Would you climb?

[Tom D]

It is / was an elm Huck, and I know it was definately dead five years ago.

[David Humphries]

If it has been standing dead for that long, then I would certainly ascertain (through VTA, hammer, decay detection equipment) what if any decay fungi were active at the base and/or main unions.

 

Then make the judgement on the type of dismantle.

MEWP, Crane, Rope Access in that order.

 

But then I'm a Southern LA H&S Jobsworth, who probably should find a few crochet forum members to cross needles with.

 

 

 

 

 

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[skyhuck]

It is / was an elm Huck, and I know it was definately dead five years ago.

 

Dead Elm is, IME, stronger than live.

 

I've done Elm's that have been dead for 15 years or more and are strong as steel, often better after many years as the bark drops off, making it better for spikes .

 

As Dean says the root will often go as its in the wet, but if it didn't go over in the last wind I'm happy to climb it.

[Pete Mctree]

I would.

I'm not saying deffinatley though, as the assesment for me is tactile and visual

[David Humphries]

Dead Elm is, IME, stronger than live.

As Dean says the root will often go as its in the wet, but if it didn't go over in the last wind I'm happy to climb it.

 

What if the Tree survived the last wind due to being sheltered by others, but actually was root shot which you may not be aware of ?

[skyhuck]

What if the Tree survived the last wind due to being sheltered by others, but actually was root shot which you may not be aware of ?

 

You calling me FAT!!!!!!

[David Humphries]

You calling me FAT!!!!!!

 

In the heavy or cool sense ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[skyhuck]

In the heavy or cool sense ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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You've lost me:confused1:

[Tom D]

Hucks right that dead elm can be quite strong, however th roots rot quicker than the top, i once put a tirfor winch on an old elm to fell it (climbed ). When i tensioned the winch prior to cutting the tree just pulled over with very little resistance. The wood above ground was hard but below was mush.

[treewizard]

MEWP or fell for me, why risk it??