Thursday, 6 June 2013

The Importance Of Stump Removal Service

By Lucille Lamb


Stump removal service is offered by many companies on a professional capacity. There are many reasons why stumps must be removed from a place. Over time, there have been many techniques developed to perform this task more easily and conveniently. Various tools are required and all safety precautions must be taken into consideration.

The first reason why stumps must be removed is because they make a given location look ugly and unattractive. That particular location can also not be used for any important function such as playing ground for kids, resting, or exercising. The objects can also cause considerable amount of injury if one trips over them. They therefore are a source of risk and must be removed immediately.

Tree removal is not complete at all without later on eliminating the stumps which remain. Since the stubs may re-grow and result into another tree. This may be inconveniencing if the area is not meant to have trees. Trees which regenerate from stumps always do not grow strongly, therefore can collapse on nearby structures in the event of strong winds. That may be dangerous to property and people in the building.

The ability to attract termites and other pests is the worst effect of stumps. Termites are constantly on the move looking for sources of water and food. If they find tree stubs, they make their homes in them and start breeding. Stubs are a good source of food to them and that may be worsened by the presence of leaking pipes within the compound. Once the stub is finished, they have a tendency of moving to other areas like inside the house in search for more food.

A stump grinder is the main piece of equipment used for this work. Grinders have cutting blades that are made of several sharp teeth. It blades rotate at very high speeds and remove the stumps by chipping them. Some expertise is needed while using it for one to have the best results and to remain secure. Grinders usually differ in sizes ranging from small makes that are hand-held to larger models that are drawn by automobiles.

When using the grinders, one must ensure that it is rotating before placing it directly above the stub. The stub should be divided into sections so that a section is completed before proceeding to the others. There should be some order in chipping the wood. The area around the stubs need to be cleared of any debris or dirt before the job begins.

Safety measures and equipments must be used during the entire process. The major pieces of equipment required for the practice include hand gloves, apron, boots, and goggles. Goggles protect the eyes from flying debris while boots protect feet from sharp objects on the ground. Gloves help in preventing formation of blisters or cuts. The apron keeps the body and the clothes clean.

Stump removal service is an important one that requires one to be careful with it. For the case of small stumps, one can do it by themselves. However, if the stubs are very large and deep, hiring a professional company would be the most viable option.




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