Conifer roots

[Husqvarna King]

I have dug out many conifer roots but was asked how far they stretched out compared to the height of the tree...i know it varies from tree to tree but is there a general rule at all?

[christreeroot]

Many dependants, soil type, location, water content, open grown etc the list goes on.... when i get 2 mins will email you some research notes on root extent and root depth.....:wave:

[Husqvarna King]

Many dependants, soil type, location, water content, open grown etc the list goes on.... when i get 2 mins will email you some research notes on root extent and root depth.....:wave:

 

Ok thanks for your help....

just got to look at a job at the weekend to see if the roots from a conifer are interfering with a house...want to give my best opinion and i know you lot have more experience than me

[Steve Bullman]

be even better if you could post the info here if you dont mind chris?

[christreeroot]

If you are giving advice to that extent the first thing you need to do is find out the soil type.. If its any sort of clay then alarm bells ring.... Dig a small deep pit. How close is it to the house/building.. Personally i would not reccomend roots/subsidence jobs to anybody who has little advice...

 

If you want any further advice pm me and i will give you a bell...

[christreeroot]

be even better if you could post the info here if you dont mind chris?

will do :wave:

[Husqvarna King]

If you are giving advice to that extent the first thing you need to do is find out the soil type.. If its any sort of clay then alarm bells ring.... Dig a small deep pit. How close is it to the house/building.. Personally i would not reccomend roots/subsidence jobs to anybody who has little advice...

 

If you want any further advice pm me and i will give you a bell...

Well i have to quote to take it down...but i said if it wasnt interfering i would leave it....its in essex so chances are will be clay...but i will have a look

Thanks again for your help

[christreeroot]

Oh right thought it was a is this tree going to damage hose/subsidence case... The liability etc is scary..

 

You cant go far wrong by doing a BS 5837 calculation and applying that. Or use your gut instinct...

[Husqvarna King]

Oh right thought it was a is this tree going to damage hose/subsidence case... The liability etc is scary..

 

You cant go far wrong by doing a BS 5837 calculation and applying that. Or use your gut instinct...

 

And what calculation is that (pardon my lack of knowledge)....i was honest with the woman and said i was just a trigger puller and wasnt an expert at such a case...but she asked if i would quote and give my opinion...

[christreeroot]

And what calculation is that (pardon my lack of knowledge)....i was honest with the woman and said i was just a trigger puller and wasnt an expert at such a case...but she asked if i would quote and give my opinion...

 

BS 5837 calculation - take the DBH measurement and times by 12 this will give you the root protection zone, this is implemented in development situations......

 

if this area encroaches or nearly encroaches on the house then you can say it could effect the building.

 

this is only a quick rough guide for you and like i said has many dependants..