Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Why Stump Removal Service Is Important

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 is that they make an area unattractive and look ugly. That given location may not at all be used for any essential function like exercising, playing ground for children, and resting. The objects may cause serious injuries if one accidentally trips over them. As a result they are a source of risk and have to be done away with immediately.

Stump removal is the compulsory, final and complete stage of tree removal. This is because stubs may re-grow into another new tree. This may be inconvenient if the area should not be having trees. Trees which re-grow from stumps are always not strong at all. For this reason they may collapse on buildings that are close to in case of strong winds. That may be unsafe to both the property and individuals 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 wears and tools have to be used in the whole process. The major pieces of equipment required for the work include goggles, boots, hand gloves, and aprons. The work of the goggles is to protect the eyes from flying pieces whereas the feet are protected from sharp objects on the ground by boots. Cuts and blisters can be avoided by wearing gloves. The body and clothes are kept clean by aprons.

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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