rockdude14
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So I'm working on building a new house on a quarter acre of land in the PNW. Its on a slope so the trees that are there I both like and stabilize the ground. Keeping them happy and alive is a important so taking them into account as I design is a priority. Or at the very least selectively choosing which trees to cut down.
I've read a lot of conflicting advice on the subject and I also have a unique situation with the house so even getting started on this subject has been tricky (hence why I'm here). The house is going to be built on pin piles, these are 2"-6" diameter steel pipes hammered down to bedrock than a small concrete pier that will tie it into the house. So no large poured foundation, digging, or even compacting the soil. While I will probably hit some roots, I shouldnt be cutting out like 25% like a traditional foundation. I'm hoping this both keeps the trees healthy and alive but also lets me build closer to them since my space isnt huge.
The trees I have are two sequias that are 96" and 60" in diameter (ya they are huge and I definitely dont want to either cut or kill them, especially if they fall on me). Then three firs that range from 24-36" in diameter. Which I'd love to keep all but I might need to compromise.
Any guidance on both the construction and how close you think I could build to these trees? Everything is in the design phase right now so its flexible. I would think the impact from the piles should be pretty minimal to the trees so hopefully I can get close but want to do this correctly.
Any thoughts or advice as I go through this process? Or any advice on what to look for in a local professional since this isnt a normal arborist job or just cutting down or pruning a tree?
Thanks
I've read a lot of conflicting advice on the subject and I also have a unique situation with the house so even getting started on this subject has been tricky (hence why I'm here). The house is going to be built on pin piles, these are 2"-6" diameter steel pipes hammered down to bedrock than a small concrete pier that will tie it into the house. So no large poured foundation, digging, or even compacting the soil. While I will probably hit some roots, I shouldnt be cutting out like 25% like a traditional foundation. I'm hoping this both keeps the trees healthy and alive but also lets me build closer to them since my space isnt huge.
The trees I have are two sequias that are 96" and 60" in diameter (ya they are huge and I definitely dont want to either cut or kill them, especially if they fall on me). Then three firs that range from 24-36" in diameter. Which I'd love to keep all but I might need to compromise.
Any guidance on both the construction and how close you think I could build to these trees? Everything is in the design phase right now so its flexible. I would think the impact from the piles should be pretty minimal to the trees so hopefully I can get close but want to do this correctly.
Any thoughts or advice as I go through this process? Or any advice on what to look for in a local professional since this isnt a normal arborist job or just cutting down or pruning a tree?
Thanks