Thursday, 5 June 2014

Best Methods To Use For Stump Removal

By Sally Delacruz


Places that contain several stumps look bad and unsuitable for economic activities. In order to raise safety, beauty, and economic value of a location, stump removal is a very important process. Furthermore, people passing by that area are at risk from small stubs. Stumbling on them can cause severe injuries to people. This makes it essential to get rid of them.

Cutting down a tree and removing the leaves and the stem does not mark the end of the job if the stump is not removed. One can choose to buy or hire the equipment used for the job and do it themselves or they may hire firms that deliver such services. Local newspapers or the internet should be able to provide some important information on how to locate some of the best firms that remove stumps or rent grinders.

In Spring Hill Florida most service companies demand an amount of at least 90 US dollars to eliminate one piece. On the other hand, the amount charged per day by renting companies depends on the size of grinder, but it does not go lower than 100 US dollars. Therefore if the number of stumps is high, it is cheaper for one to hire the grinder and do the job themselves. Most renting companies may give tips and some training on use of their machines.

The methods used to eliminate stumps fall into five categories. Different amounts of money, time, and efforts are required in each process. It is good to settle for a method that combines the three elements well. The available techniques are manual, natural, mechanical, chemical, and use of fire.

The chemical method uses chemical products to help in fastening the rate at which the stump rots down. Potassium nitrate is the main chemical contained in most products to speed up the rotting process. This process requires holes to be made at the top and sides of the stub for pouring the chemical through. Different products cause varying rates of decay with some taking a few weeks while others take months. Once the decay is complete, the stub becomes very soft and can be broken down with an axe.

Mechanical method involves machines in doing the job. Wood grinders are the most commonly used pieces of equipment. The machines are used by directing their teeth downwards onto the stub. They grind the wood away into small pieces of wood. It requires a few minutes to get the job done if one has the right skills. As a precaution, stones, plastics, glass, and metals should be cleared from the area before beginning the process.

Manual method entails removing the stub by digging it out using tools such as axes, spades, and machetes. When using this method one should remove all the surrounding roots first before attacking the tap root. That way, it is easier and faster to eliminate the entire stub. The disadvantage of this method is that it requires a lot of physical strength and time if the stub is big.

Use of fire to burn stumps down is also a good option especially if they are located away from public places. Fuel oil or kerosene should be used to speed up the process. Combustible fuels must never be used in this process.




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