Using Roofing Cement On Damaged Tree Limbs

For example homemade tree wounds.

Using roofing cement on damaged tree limbs.

There are a lot of articles on the web ranked highly in searches that advocate the use of tar tar based products to seal tree wounds such as pruning cuts. Because cement does not bond with wood the gap created between the tree and cement collects water. Tree trunks often sustain damage during lawn maintenance. Trees are sources of beauty as well as frequent sources of conflict between neighbors.

Can a property owner use self help to stop damage from a neighbor s trees. Care must be taken not to damage the new callus tissue that has formed in response to the tree damage and subsequent decay. However this is really an outdated practice and the use of such products only seals in the bacteria and fungus further worsening the situation and. And to control the size of the tree.

The material you use will expand and contract at a different rate which will either cause more damage to the tree or can create gaps where water which leads to more rot and disease can get trapped. The material that you fill the tree hole with will not react to the weather in the same way the tree wood will. Pruning creates stronger healthier trees which reduces the risk of trees damaging your property. Today we know that the cement does not allow the tree to bend and therefore renders the tree more susceptible to storm damage.

When you cut off a tree limb or the bark gets damaged the tree never actually heals instead it compartmentalizes the wounded area with a special type of calloused wood like a scar that keeps out bacteria and helps the rest of the tree recover. One circumstance where a wound dressing may help is in regions where oak wilt is a serious problem. In the past tree cavities were simply filled with cement in an effort to block up the wound. So while the neighbor cannot force the tree s owner to clean up or pay for the mess a co operative approach may serve to maintain the relationship.

Plus pruning makes your tree look better and results in a larger harvest from fruit trees. Now that s a delicious reason to prune your trees. To remove low crossing or hazardous branches. However pruning of any kind places some stress.

The benefits of pruning trees seem endless. For branches and debris the cost of legal action can easily exceed the cost of clean up. So you ll have less damage and cleanup after storms. A neighbor s tree can grow so that branches or roots encroach on your yard causing actual or potential.

However if the damage caused a secondary issue like your pipe bursting and water enters your home suddenly then you might be covered for the water damage.