Tree Bracing

[Tradesman5555]

I am currently building a workshop in my garden. Unfortunately there is a small tree at the back of what is to be the back wall. I am thinking of making a brace from the frame work that will allow the tree to move in the wind without hitting the workshop. Simple timber frame. I would like to ask people what I should coat the frame in? Should I use a rubber or similar cover as I would not want to damage the tree and want to avoid it from also damaging my workshop. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Many Thanks

 

[Gary Prentice]

While it's nice that you're wanting to keep it, from the photos it looks like it's soon going to outgrow it's position. The fence will be disturbed and it'll cause some issuers with your workshop.

 

Its a small tree and could easily be replaced by a new one, of a suitable mature size for its location, nearby.

 

Sorry, probably not the answer you want, but misplaced retention inevitably leads to problems later.

[DanVC]

Get rid of it and replace, should have been taken down before you started.  Retaining it will only lead to problems later on.

[Aliza29]

It is important that trees with braces are inspected on a regular basis and that the existence of the brace within the tree is well-documented for the safety of arborists who may be called upon to prune or remove the tree in the future.