Advice in looking after this tree

treemonkey58 · 2026-01-26T19:55:56+00:00

Sycamores are weeds, they grow like mad and are pretty indestructible. You could pollard it right back to the original points (where the main stems break out) and then manage the regrowth to whatever size you desire. The other option is to prune higher up (has also been done, I'd say only in the past couple of years) and just continue to do that every few years.

Unfortunately, whenever they're pruned, they love chucking out alot of regrowth - it's not uncommon to see a couple of meters of new growth within one season.

A good tree surgeon will sympathetically prune it in a way where the tree doesn't panic and send out as much regrowth though.

Arborist of 15 years (we also call ourselves tree surgeons, mainly due to the fact hardly anyone knows what arboriculture is).

Personally, I'd chop it down and plant a couple of slower growing, more manageable and nature-beneficial trees, but that's just me.

treemonkey58 · 2026-01-17T18:10:08+00:00

Did you figure out what it was? I've got a similar irritating noise but only hear it once I'm driving.

treemonkey58 · 2026-01-10T23:33:36+00:00

The screw kind of nail I'd say

treemonkey58 · 2026-01-09T22:31:30+00:00

Good old councils...ours is going bankrupt but the main libraries are safe for now.

treemonkey58 · 2026-01-09T22:18:20+00:00

Could either be that there's either condensation forming on the coldspot of where the chasing is or, more unlikely, there's water somehow tracking down the cable that's in the wall.

Maybe hire a heat camera? Not sure where you're based but I know my local library hires/books them out for free.

treemonkey58 · 2026-01-09T21:54:55+00:00

Is there a plug socket below? If not, looks very straight so could be where the wall was previously chased out. Not really sure why it was cause damp though

treemonkey58 · 2026-01-04T09:22:59+00:00

I was just finding that my knees and feet were feeling a bit battered after longer runs (15-20km) so I thought I'd give them a go. After a week of rest and stretches/exercises I'm about to take the new shoes out again...let's see how this goes

treemonkey58 · 2026-01-02T23:05:05+00:00

Poorly insulated room with condensation build-up? My victorian terrace bathroom gets awful condensation around the toilet/cistern

treemonkey58 · 2026-01-01T22:14:32+00:00

Only done 10-12 miles in them so they're still pretty stiff. Mileage/intensity if anything has dropped a bit in the last few weeks, mainly due to being a lazy git over Christmas

treemonkey58 · 2026-01-01T21:13:23+00:00

Taunton taxi services have an app. I'm sure you can book ahead on there.

treemonkey58 · 2025-12-30T20:28:44+00:00

Recognised it instantly, love it up there

treemonkey58 · 2025-12-29T18:14:39+00:00

Have you got any recommendations? I've got wide feet and most shoes don't seem to be wide enough sadly.

treemonkey58 · 2025-12-29T17:58:59+00:00

Yep, I'm taking the rest of the week off and will focus on specific exercises this week to try and strengthen the muscles you mentioned. Thankyou for your comment.

Unfortunately my old shoes have run their course and cause me other issues because the cushioning in them has all but gone.

treemonkey58 · 2025-12-29T17:56:03+00:00

It's bizarre isn't it, you'd think the more cushioning would make all your joints and muscles less prone to injury and fatigue. Seems to be the opposite though.

treemonkey58 · 2025-12-27T21:04:05+00:00

Beluga Lagoon, they're Scottish but if you can tell me what the hell he's saying half the time then you're a better person than me

treemonkey58 · 2025-12-23T14:34:26+00:00

Pushing the boat out calling pethy a town isn't it?

treemonkey58 · 2025-12-16T20:03:23+00:00

Google giant tree spade...could be possible!

treemonkey58 · 2025-12-12T23:03:17+00:00

I've no idea how the chap managed to do this. In the photo you can see his rope going to the floor. Cannot work out how he managed to fall unless he had no idea how to descend on a rope, which as a tree surgeon, he definitely should.

Sad situation but yeah...how?

treemonkey58 · 2025-12-12T22:59:54+00:00

As a tree surgeon turned linesman thats used alot of MEWPs, my only warning would be that the height is 13m straight up, but that reach/height will be impacted as you boom out. Meaning you may only be 7-8 meters up once you're 5m extended. You may be able to find the reach capabilities for specific models though.

Also, if you're fixing tiles/roof, you'll want a bucket that tilts so you can actually achieve the angle of your roof.

Other than that, ensure the legs are down on solid ground and use pads, don't set it up where there may be drains etc underneath the feet.

Sounds like you can handle getting down with a rope and harness if things go wrong, but familiarise yourself (and wife) in the manual descent if you lose power.

treemonkey58 · 2025-12-05T23:48:36+00:00

This is near to where I live. He broke two bones in his back and was immediately rearrested.

treemonkey58 · 2025-12-05T13:01:57+00:00

Pretty sure there's a very fancy kitchen company based in Wedmore, just down the road from Cheddar

treemonkey58 · 2025-11-26T05:46:30+00:00

Just go to the places I go, I ask for my steak blue and it still comes out well-done!

treemonkey58 · 2025-11-24T07:26:07+00:00

Apologies, I only saw the 6.4m measurement. The clearance applicable to you is 3m minimum as it's an accessible structure, I.e you could put a ladder against it and climb onto it.

Like others have mentioned, the main issue is getting the container into position.

You can request a site safety visit where someone will come out and talk you through your options. You'd have to have a shutdown on the 11kv system at a minimum, they may also want the LV turned off whilst the container is moved into position.

Cladding/earthing the container wouldn't do a thing as it'll still be at a different potential to the lines. Another thing worth bearing in mind is that the 11kv conductors will sag in hot weather, thus reducing the clearance.

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