Need expert advice

[Chronic1]

I have a very large Blue Spruce approx 40" Dia. that has fallen on a house. Resedential area, powerlines, phone etc. The Butt log is left, and its massive. I can get a crane in, but not for several days. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stabilize it so I can cut it ?

Thanks in advance.

 

[stehansen]

Need pictures.

 

[TreeJunkie]

Call a professional.

 

[Tree Machine]

If it's not moving, it probably is stable. Pictures would help us help you.

Oh, and welcome to the site!

 

[Chronic1]

I AM the professional. Jesus, what have I gotten myself into.

Won't have pics ntil tomorrow, just shoot me.

 

[Tree Machine]

We don't shoot noobs. We cultivate them.

 

[Chronic1]

Thanks for the welcome...

 

[Chronic1]

LOL. I'm not a noob.

 

[Chronic1]

I feel like one now. Argh.

 

[Chronic1]

Maybe I could use a car jack to hold up this two ton tree. Stack a couple of rounds underneath it ? Run away !

 

[Tree Machine]

NOW you're acting like a noob.

 

[Chronic1]

My first post has turned into a flame war. LOL.

 

[Tree Machine]

No flames. You want expert advice, but we read 5 seconds worth of question with no picture and your intent was for us to help you out. We want to, really. We'll wait til tomorrow.

 

[Chronic1]

Good point. It's just one of those jobs that is frustrating the ???? out of me. I'm not a hack, I take safety very very seriously. I got sucked into this deal, I tend to shoot first and ask questions later. I had a safe plan at first, or so I thought. It became painfully evident that it would take a crane to safely finish this job off.

Believe me, the thought crossed my mind to grab the saw and let 'er rip just like the old days. Egads.

 

[TreeJunkie]

Sorry, just the way i took your initial post was that you sounded like some noob/homeowner/hack who has gotten himself in over his head.

Since you're the pro though I'd look into using over head rigging points(if there are any and possibly hooking up a grcs(comprende?). But that might not work in your situation. Like tm said not much we can tell you until we see pics.

 

[Benjammer]

How about a log loader with a good operator? You could pick off the last of it in a couple pieces or even just one. We pick pieces off the stub like that all the time. The other thing you could do is (if there is room) cut a very open notch, (after tying a stout bull rope to the top of the butt log and attaching it to a truck of sufficient weight) and pull the butt log back away from the house. BUT don't lose the hinge when you do that.

 

[Tree Machine]

He mentioned power and phone lines. Who knows what other landscape issues there are. Notch and pullover was my first initial gut instinct, but without pics?????

I'm imagining a giant trunk leaning against a house, with no top, and the stump partially uprooted. However, that's just the image I have from the information given. The degree of lean will have a lot to do with how it's done.

 

[Chronic1]

"I'm imagining a giant trunk leaning against a house, with no top, and the stump partially uprooted" BINGO.

That's exactly what it is.

 

[Tree Machine]

What's the approximate degree of lean?

 

[Chronic1]

As far as overhead points.....nada. I wish it were so. Once you see the pics you'll understand. It's very tight.

I really appreciate the info people, it's giving me some more stuff to think about. Thanks a lot. This has been very humbling, the local news was there for gods sake.