Trailmender
ArboristSite Lurker
Hello all,
I make trails as a volunteer for a land trust in southern New England. I have used 1 1/2 inch galvanized screws to affix 1/4 inch thick plastic tiles to trail-side trees as blazes to keep hikers on path. The plastic is very tough. The screw would have to be completely removed to remove the blaze. So, question is: Should I be using aluminum screws? Concern is the remote possibility the tree may one day be subject to a chainsaw or saw mill saw. I've heard aluminum screws are less likely to badly damage saws. Aluminum screws, however, are incredibly expensive and 400-500 may be needed to do one trail. Any thoughts?
Blaze painting isn't a viable option for us.
Thanks for any insight.
I make trails as a volunteer for a land trust in southern New England. I have used 1 1/2 inch galvanized screws to affix 1/4 inch thick plastic tiles to trail-side trees as blazes to keep hikers on path. The plastic is very tough. The screw would have to be completely removed to remove the blaze. So, question is: Should I be using aluminum screws? Concern is the remote possibility the tree may one day be subject to a chainsaw or saw mill saw. I've heard aluminum screws are less likely to badly damage saws. Aluminum screws, however, are incredibly expensive and 400-500 may be needed to do one trail. Any thoughts?
Blaze painting isn't a viable option for us.
Thanks for any insight.