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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:04 pm
by stuartduguid
I am proposing to lay a patio in an area that has the roots from two silver birch trees crossing it. The roots have actually 'surfaced' in places so I know for a fact that these will have to dealt with along with the ones I can't see. What would be the best way to deal with this situation?. I am planning follow the advice given in your main section but this problem may need a modification to the method. Thanks in advance for any help.
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 3:44 pm
by rms
Chop them out! Make sure you go down atleast 6'' from what will be the finished height of your patio.
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:10 pm
by stuartduguid
Thanks for that. Are the trees likely to suffer as a result of removing some of the roots? I'm guessing that they can sustain a certian amount of root damage. If there is a too greater risk then i may consider another option e.g decking. However, i will have Tony's suggestion (from the main site) of diesel and matches standing by.
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 1:40 pm
by rms
Native trees should be ok. Wouldn't recommend diesel and matches, that may well kill them!
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 3:43 pm
by stuartduguid
RMS,
Thanks for your response. The diesel and matches would have been for the decking.
Regards
Stuart