Cutting down a dead tree in the backyard sounds easy but in truth, it is difficult. Therefore, it makes sense to review some of the tips posted below, before you try to cut down the tree. Tree removal requires specialized tools and equipment and it makes sense to call in professionals. However, if you plan on handling the project on your own, do check out the tips posted below.
Safety First:
Before you attempt to remove a tree on your own, make sure that you have the right gear such as hats, gloves, safety suits, boots, headphones, and goggles to protect yourself against the debris of the tree. Make sure that you wear heavy-duty gloves to protect your hands along with safety glasses to protect your eyes. Cutting down a tree is heavy-duty work not to mention messy, there is bound to be debris flying around. Make sure that you have both the glasses and gloves on along with knee pads for the knee and knee-high boots to provide your feet with additional protection. You would need an ax or a chainsaw, but it would be advisable to use the chainsaw once you can work with the same comfort and ease. You may want to try switching on the chainsaw and making a few cuts into the wood to get the hang of it.
Anchor The Tree:
Since you are planning to cut the tree down, you would need to use a really sturdy and durable rope to anchor the same to another tree in the backyard. This process must be completed before you attempt to cut the tree down so that it does not fall back over the house and instead falls towards the object that it is tethered to. Additionally, you can also ask your friends to hold the other end of the rope and to start pulling the moment you start cutting down the tree.
Making The Cut:
Make a V-shaped cut on one side of the tree, with the help of a chainsaw. This is to weaken the tree so that when you cut it down, it bends and breaks along the notch. Now, move to the other side of the tree and start cutting it down, at a height just below the notch you had made initially. Remember that you need to cut into the tree until you meet the notch on the other side. And as the tree starts to lean over and fall, move away a few feet from the fall zone.
The Push:
Chances are that the tree in question may not fall down right away, so make sure that you give it a push and ask your friends to start pulling at the other end of the rope. Also, make sure that your friends are standing at a distance away from the fall zone so that the tree does not fall on them. And as they start to pull, gravity should do the rest of the work.
Injuries:
Make sure that you do not stand behind the tree, for as the tree falls down, it can cause the stump to buckle, and may even send one end of the tree kicking back. Remember, that the tree in question is under massive pressure; you need to make sure that you are standing a few feet away and at a safe distance as your friends start pulling on the rope.
These are some of the tips that should help you in tree removal service on your own effectively. If you do not know how to do this task, it is a good idea to call in the professionals but if you still feel the need to handle this project on your own, do wear the requisite safety equipment before attempting to do so.
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