There was a limb down on my Son's house...so we removed it!
My Son bought a house to rent, about 90 miles away from here; because he could pay cash for it! He intends to rent it, but with all of low cost properties, it needs a lot of repair. We got a call from his neighbor up there, that a limb was down on his roof.
We went up there as fast as we could, and found this:
The diameter where it separated from the tree was about 16 inches, so it has to come down ASAP!
The first step is to remove as much weight as possible:
Cutting off All the smaller branches that are not protecting the roof from the major weight is step one. I find that an electric chain saw is best for this, because it simplifies the process. A gas saw will do fine, with careful handling.
The goal is to reduce weight as much as possible:
When the limbs are removed and tossed down, we had remove about a fourth of the weight, deliberately leaving the small branches under the limb to act as protection!
The last step is to remove the remaining wood from the roof:
There are two ways to do this. The first is to lift the limb off of the roof with heavy tackle, usually tied up into the parent tree. The second is to cut it, and repair any damage caused when it slides down. We had the gear to do both, but decided to use the second method for speed, since we already had repair shingles on site.
We used a 10 inch pole saw to get distance from the danger zone, even though the limb was about a foot in diameter where we decided to cut it. Randy was the cutter, while I watched for sag and widening of the cut. When the gap began widening, we both ran for safety; and it landed right where I WAS standing! It slid down the small branches we left on, with no added damage to the roof. We passed up supplies, and my Son began repairs; while we began clean up.
The limb was almost too large for the electric chainsaw saw:
The part at the odd angle towards the garage, is the piece that was on the roof originally.
We started cutting it up for disposal:
The limbs in front of the garage were the ones we cut off of the roof, and you can see the diameter of the main limb will be a tough job for the little (16") electric chainsaw. This is where we got lucky, the neighbor that had called us asked if he could have the wood! Then he volunteered to help cut it up, and haul it off.
We said absolutely, and started packing up tools. By this time, my Son had the roof repaired and water tight; so the rain coming in the next day was no longer a problem!
One less problem....
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It is actually great to take the step of removing it as that will do more good for the son
We had rain coming in the next day, so we avoided leaks by fixing it up front; as soon as the limb was down. My Son did the roof repairs, while we took care of the downed limb.
It was done fast and right, then we had dinner at a really good Mexican restaurant!
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oh it took a lot of effort
It was, you take problems as they come. This one is off of the problem list now, one less thing!
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Your post reminds me of when I lived in Argentina and we had to remove a 14 metre tree because it was on the neighbour's side of the street and he wanted to build, we had to remove it little by little so that it wouldn't damage other houses.
Great job @smithlabs 😀
Trees are nice shade and pretty, but they can become a pain. I have one on the homestead that is 5 foot plus in diameter close to the house. Hoping it stays healthy!
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It's like that, trees are great but sometimes they create problems, the important thing is to make the most of them too. Thank you always!
Making use of them is important! I have a 30" oak tree down on the homestead right now. I plan to cut up for wood, to do repairs inside the homestead itself. That way I don't waste it....
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It can also be used for heating!
Yes that's true! Hoping to use Browne gas (HHO) for heat out there. I can make it from water and electricity, so it should be inexpensive to run! But a wood stove is also planned for deep backup! There is a lot of driftwood on the Lakeshore. Firewood should be easy....
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How great that you are in a place like this, it's really great!
This kind of wood shows up all the time:
It will burn hot, and is easy to cut
One of my fishing spots:
Here's the dam that holds back 50 miles of water:
I like it there! I know you will find a place that will be as comfortable for you and your's!!!!
Be blessed, and I know GOD will guide you there!
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Wowww what a beautiful place! Thank you for these pictures! Thank you so much for so much!
Keystone Lake is about 500,000 surface acres of water. It's really pretty there, really good fishing!
Hope GOD sends you to something similar....
Stay blessed!
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Bello bello place .... I'm looking for it, it will come, I know it.
It will come, he has a special place in mind for you, and he will show you where! Amen!!!
It's sure nice to have him watching out for us! Takes the pressure off....
Be blessed, and keep on prepping!
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The truth is that yes, one feels protected, that's very nice.
I just wish I was smart enough to figure out what the plan is....
But I'm thrilled he watches over us!
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I believe that the plan is for us to evolve our soul through learning and to ascend towards it.
Any time we can get closer to GOD, we are better off! Listening to his still small voice, we can become wise; and please him.
If we are Very lucky, he will allow us to be his hands to help someone else!
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His voice is so good for me, it calms me down in the worst moments. Thank you!
He centers me too! It helps to know he loves everyone....
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Yes!! Is true!❤️
I'd like to think there are some things I'd be willing to die for, but I could never sacrifice my Son for those same things!
GOD is really tough, to be able to do that!!!!!
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I don't have children but it must be very hard indeed.
Hard but also rewarding! We decided that we would raise them to be independent. Harder on the Parents, but when they come back because they want to; it is satisfying! We also knew that if something happened to us; they would be just fine.
I'm proud of both of them!
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That's the greatest thing for a parent, to know that they raised good children and to be proud of that. Good job!
They are solid Adults, and very capable! I am proud of them!!! But they still come home because they want to, not because they need to. They'll be here for Christmas, and it will be Fun!
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Enjoy them very much, they are the best of all! My children are two kittens .... they are my life
Good to have buddies! I've got a full sized Dachshund sleeping at the foot of the bed....
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I have Tony and Catalina, my kittens!
They'll keep your lap warm, so good choice!!!!
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Very good! Let's keep going!
Always! Each day brings us closer to heaven.
My lap warmer is different:
Full sized Dachshund rescue that was abused as a puppy. Took me 3 years to get him up on my lap!
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It's beautiful! You helped him a lot and gave him a lot of love.
He's becoming a real dog again, and is a good singer (high tenor) for the right song!
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How nice to read that, you have a great partner!
No one can mess with my house when he's on guard! Best nose and ears I've seen...misses nothing, especially food, LOL.
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Beautiful and guardian! My cat Catalina is very protective, she is always with me!
He only needs to alert me, because I'm the dangerous one! I'll have help there too, setting up a little country community there. Already have several really good neighbors reasonably close.
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How nice is that, that you have found like-minded people and help each other, that's great!
A community is always safer for long term survival. The neighbor to the East is already watching over my homestead!
Been sitting here with a church friend who's helping me, because he's a construction expert; talking our way through the new insulation plan.
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As I've only been living here for a short time I don't know many people but I guess I'll meet them soon, like-minded people.
Finding like minded is important, I hope GOD provides that for you! Pulling for you.
Be blessed!!!
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I have made a friend in the Canary Islands, who is very similar to me, we are not close but we can talk openly. That's great!
Always good to find a kindred spirit! I'm sure your new country location you'll find soon, will have another.
Merry Christmas, and be blessed!
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I'm sure it will, similar energies meet.
True, and GOD watches over us all, so we'll be fine! I'm sure he'll lead you to where he wants you to go....
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I know, and I will go where he takes me.
His still small voice is the best navigator ever! He will bless you....
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I know, I'm calm in that sense, I just let him guide me.
It's nice to know we have such fantastic help!
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Always, and I feel guided at all times.
That still small voice is our best guidance, and will never fail us!
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And sometimes that voice is very big!
Sometimes the directions he gives are Huge and life changing! We just can't be timid, and do as he tells us.
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He told me to cross the ocean and leave Argentina for Spain and I think he saved my life.
I'm sure am glad you listened! You're were he wants you to be, keep listening to him.
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I will always do it!
He will lead you through, by guiding your path! When I bought the homestead originally, I intended to rent it. Then I realized why he brought Me there!
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He guides us in our intuitions, for example
Yes, and by smoothing the way in the direction he wants us to take!
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I had that happen last week, found a part that I didn't know where to even look!
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God helps us even in the small things!
He helps us in many ways we will never even realize! Small things make life easier....
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It's the little things that count!
Very happy 2024, with much progress and preparations!
Working on that already, under his protection! I pray you find your best place soon.
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At the moment something came up with my aunt, who is ill and I have to find a place to rent. Things come up when you least expect it
Understand, life happens! The rental may be where you're supposed to be. Do you have travel trailers there? That may be the perfect prepping method for you.
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I have seen some on the outskirts of the city, I will get advice.
Always a good idea, you might even find what you need there....
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Thank you!!
I put a travel trailer out on my homestead. That way, if I need to move before the main building is done; I can live there while I work on the needed upgrades.
If you got one, it could give you a place to live; while you look for land to move on to!
Be blessed....
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I will be fine, God always helps me at the right time, I know he will. Thank you!
I know you will too!
Here is my life boat:
It is doing double duty as food storage right now, but I kept the beds clear; just in case!
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I think I will know before it happens, I often have intuitions that come true.
It's great what you have achieved!
We will all likely get surprised somewhat, because part of the mind just refuses to believe it's actually happening....
But we will know the 'season' for sure!
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Surely we will know. Many people's minds betray them, let's be clear.
We will see it, but it's so bad that it will be hard to believe at the time! Just be ready....
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Yes, I know it will be very bad, I can feel it.... our eyes won't believe it.
The depths of evil is always surprising to decent people! Just arrange to watch it from a distance.
Be blessed!
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I will! May you be blessed too
He will bless us both, and others through us!
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Thank you very much for always being there!
I'm too hard headed to move....
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Being in the way is a good thing sometimes.
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And I do it pretty well, LOL!
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Direct action can be satisfying sometimes. It was rewarding to get this limb on the ground!
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Yes it has been and so has having people who think like us.
Direct people are becoming easier to find, as things degrade!
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Yes, it's true... I find them more and more every time.
Just be careful now, last year you would get pure preppers, this year some are beginning prepping to get into a group that has already done the hard work! Filter out the ones that just plan to steal from you and not contribute. This type will increase as things get tighter!
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I'm realising, now I see these people more clearly.
There's a lot of takers out there, and filtering them out before they know where the homestead is located; is critical! Otherwise, they will show up for free food after SHTF occurs.
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Yes, they are everywhere but the good thing is to detect them.
I usually have an odd feeling about these individuals. It's GOD warning me off ahead of time, and I follow it! He'll keep you safe!!!
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If it is God speaking through intuition, it is always so.
He protects us daily, and when I feel this; I pay attention! Best way to get prepared....
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That's what I do and I will continue to listen to it.
Fortunately, he will guide us to safety!
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It will drive them crazy, when we are fine without them!
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It will be, and they won't understand why we don't need them.
No surprise there, they don't know much about the real World!
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They have no idea.
And their ignorance will kill millions!
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It will .... be terrible!
True, but it won't come near us...because we are protected!
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I feel very protected and always waiting for your signals!
He's promised us that he's got our back, pretty good spot to be in!
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I know, so be it....
Thankfully, he is smarter than we are; and plans good things for us!
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He knows all things and will guide us wisely.
Which is The best possible protection!
Stay blessed!!!
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This is to show how so much you care for your son and I believe your son will really be happy to see this
My children, and grandchildren are my life, they keep me young! Working with them is always enjoyable, and a good visit. It is nice to watch them doing difficult jobs, and knowing that they grew up well!
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Great neighbors! And a job very well done. I admire your skills in this, and other, areas.
He is a great guy and my Son is lucky to have him there! We plan to take down the parent tree too, and he offered to help with it. It's on the property line, so it's over his house as well; but we need to get it rented first!
I'm just hoping these posts help someone who needs the diy information. I enjoy your posts too....
Be blessed!
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I think I almost always learn something useful from your post, so they are very valuable to me.
Thank you, it make me feel like I'm not wasting my time here! I almost stopped posting on hive when the whale attacked me over a charity post. I'm still looking at my own website on homesteading, to avoid scum-vermin like that!
The daily posting I was doing may not return, but we'll see....
I'll have my Family in town for Christmas this year, should be fun!
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you guys did a fantastic job.
I was glad to see it slide off without doing more damage to the roof, or us! It was a blessing that the neighbor wanted the wood too, saved us a lot of work.
I'm glad you liked the post!
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I'm happy for you 😊
It has been good to watch my Son grow into a Man I am proud of! He getting good at building stuff he needs....
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Great post.
I can say been there done that. It was my Man cave and the branch poked a one inch hole to patch. How much damage did You guys have to fix. My name is Randy also so cool name. 👍
I love my Stihl gas saws. But I have been 👀 eyeballing the DeWalt electric chainsaw as I have many other DEWalt power tools including the pole saw. We are very impressed with the pole saw.
That is wild! Randy here is a DeWalt Man too, LOL. Stihl impresses me too, just can't afford them yet. Buying way too much stuff for the homestead right now! But it's on my list....
The chainsaw wheel for my grinder surprised me too. It does all stuff faster than anything else, but it ringed a large tree just as easily. I was a bark chip submarine before I was done, because the bark was 4" deep! One more fun tool for tree work....
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https://twitter.com/lee19389/status/1738630069223076191
#hive #posh
Thanks for sharing! Be blessed!
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Welcome brother
Wider exposure has a better chance of reaching those needing the information. Thanks!
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Welcome
I have never seen an electric chainsaw. That was a tricky situation.Cutting the branch bit by bit was the best.But alternatively the chainsaw could be used to make lumber especially the 6" by 1" ones.
I will be cutting some trees into lumber with a gas chainsaw this spring. The electric one doesn't have enough power for that work. I hope to make the timbers needed for the wallipini roof. Should save me a lot of money, if it works....
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