We Got to the Root of the Problem

In the prior Green Blog posts I have been sharing the Activities of Correcting the Damage from a Tree that had been growing in a StLouis Brick Building- and Getting to the Root of the Problem.  Well today we removed the Invasive Tree Root, Tuck-pointed the Brick Wall and then added a layer of Stucco to help add a layer of Rigidity and create a Uniform Look to the Brick Wall.

Exposing the Trees Root System prior to Removal

The Root of the Problem Removed from the Brick Wall
-Thus Eliminating the Invasive Tree Roots from Further Growth in the Brick Wall

Invasive Tree Root Removed-Brick Wall Tuck-pointed and
 then a protective layer of Stucco added for Strength and Uniformity

Incredible the Invasive Tree Root is longer than the
Little Work Truck!

The next photos of this Masonry Brick Wall repair will cover the final brick laying and stucco finish.

June 12-See the Final Video on You Tube Help Theres a Tree Growing in my Brick Wall

Getting to the Root of the Problem-Removing Invasive Tree and the Entire Root system from a StLouis Brick Building. Tuck-pointing, Brick Laying, Stucco, Plaster Finish Then filling in the Hole- 600+ Bricks, 1 Pallet {42 Ba...

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Getting to the Root of the Problem

Do You Need Help with a Tree Growing in your Brick Wall? Scotts Contracting will get to the Root of the Problem!

Photo collection of Removing a Tree from a Masonry Brick Wall in StLouis and repairing the damage the Tree Roots had caused  to the Brick Building.

Do You Need Help with a Tree Growing in your Brick Wall? Scotts Contracting will get to the Root of the Problem!

Side View showing Bulge in Brick Wall
caused by the Trees Root System                                                                  

Outer Course of Brick Wall removed
exposing over 8feet Tree Root System

Getting to the Root of the Problem

The crew guesstimates that this Tree had been growing in the brick wall for at least 5 years and had been previously cut at least one time prior to this permanent fix.  

When  we  are  finished  this  tree  will  never  grow  again-Scotty  

Getting to the Root of the Problem

is the first step.  Repairing the Masonry Brick Wall is the next step.  Stay Tuned for the upcoming Green Blog Posts that will be published June 2013.

We Got to the Root of the Problem

• Jun 10, 2013,-Well today we removed the Invasive Tree Root, Tuck-pointed the Brick Wall and then added a layer of Stucco to help add a layer of Rigidity and create a Uniform Look to the Brick Wall. We Got to the Root of the Problem

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June 12-See the Final Video on You Tube Help Theres a Tree Growing in my Brick Wall

Getting to the Root of the Problem-Removing Invasive Tree and the Entire Root system from a StLouis Brick Building. Tuck-pointing, Brick Laying, Stucco, Plaster Finish Then filling in the Hole- 600+ Bricks, 1 Pallet {42 Ba...

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Do you have a Tree Growing in your Brick Building

Scotts Contracting will get to the Root of the Problem

Scotts Contracting Repairs Brick Walls with Tree Damage

Read the Second Blog Post on Getting to the Root of the Problem

Added June 12-See the Final Video on You Tube Help Theres a Tree Growing in my Brick Wall

Getting to the Root of the Problem-Removing Invasive Tree and the Entire Root system from a StLouis Brick Building. Tuck-pointing, Brick Laying, Stucco, Plaster Finish Then filling in the Hole- 600+ Bricks, 1 Pallet {42 Ba...

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Benton Rehab Tree Root Experiment and Damage Update

Day 5 in the Benton Rehab Roof Project uncovered some interesting hidden gems in the roof system.  In the photos below you can view the extensive tree Stump and Root Ball that started out as a sapling years ago and was left to its own accord.

Benton Rehab Tree Root Experiment-How Far Did the Roots Grow when left unattended?

Experiment to see how far a tree root will grow when left unattended for 10 plus years.  Benton Rehab Roof Project

The photo is of the tree's root ball that was growing in the built up roof system.  While this was not the only culprit as to the roofs demise in the past 10 years it has led to the steady degradation of the roof system.

Note: Part of the reason we left this tree and root system intact was so that we could trace the roots to ensure it was removed completely from the wall and roof system-eliminating a tree restarting from its roots.  Its also part of an:

Experiment to see how far a tree root will grow when left unattended for 10 plus years.

Note Added May 1st 2013- I found a tree root growing down into this section of wall yesterday.  I believe the tree root started this crack in the wall long ago and as the Invasive Tree Root grew it widened the crack in the wall.  When we replace this section of the wall.  We will find out more.  Stay Tuned for further updates.

This last photo was included to show the before tuckpointing the parapet wall. [And the saplings that are attempting to gain a foothold] Required step before installing the new roof system of: Bar Joists, Pan Decking, and Concrete Topping.

Photos added May 1, 2013

Additional Tree Root Photos and the Damage They Caused

We traced the Invasive Tree Root for another 10 Feet and found the tree root had followed the top course of Masonry alongside the Parapet Wall.

I did not actually measure the Tree Root and am going to venture to say the Invasive Tree Root had grown to a distance of 15-20 feet in length and followed the top course of brick alongside the Parapet Wall.

Additional Benton Rehab Stage 2 Project Green Blog Postings

• Scotts Contracting Green Team Celebrated Earth Day 2013 by Starting Stage2 Benton Rehab Project:Replacing Water Damaged Roof on the Benton Warehouse
• Benton Project Stage 2 Dismantling Roof Demolition

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