Is there a better way?

[Warren89]

I'm just posting this in hopes that I might get some outside help. We were contracted to remove this tree and trim some others. The biggest problem is that it's in the middle of a tar parking lot and I'm not sure of the tars durability. I've pieced down as much as I dare with out cause damage. The tree had no foliage but it was surprisingly still very heavy, sturdy wood. My idea is to "control fell" the tree using a line to direct it (blue) and a line to control its fall (yellow). I'm going to notch and back cut it where I indicated in the picture. It'll be done by the time I check back but I'd still like some fresh ideas on how else to do this. And I know I could lower it in chunks but this way seems more efficient and easier on the ropes given that it's mostly a static load. Thanks in advance for the advise.

 

[Warren89]

Well other then my chainsaw happy ground man cutting the notch off, it went well. The wood swung to the heavy side and we lowered it nice and slow.

 

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[old_soul]

yes there is, block and port a wrap to control the friction. that 15" spar could rope it off in 3 or 4 sections with one ground man also the double leads at the top could be roped off each other to lessen weight and height.

glad it turned out well for you

 

[Warren89]

I did use a port-a-wrap for wraps on the lowering line. I used a crotch in place of a rope. I could've lowered it in pieces just thought it would take less time this way. I've thought about getting a rubber shop mat to place over the tar. Has anyone ever tried that

 

[jefflovstrom]

Cheaper to grab a bunch of old used tires and plywood.
You might think to lay down the tires and place the plywood over them,,Don't,
If you want and can drop ,, lay down some thick plywood and then bunch up a group of used old tires.
Jeff

 

[Warren89]

That's actually a great idea. I often find my self in this same position, meaning a tree with no drop zones other then the tar, and it really sucks. Especially when there's no tree to rope to like I did today. So I really appreciate the input. It'll definitely help me in the future.

 

[treebilly]

What Jeff suggest works great. We keep about a dozen old tires at the shop for this. Blocking down doesn't really take that long either but I'll drop them if I got the chance.

 

[ropensaddle]

I use an old tractor tire as my aim is a bit off must be the eyes going or ground vertigo

 

[Klaar]

By "tar", do you mean asphalt?