-- Scotts Contracting - StLouis Renewable Energy: Tree Root

Search This Blog

Showing posts with label Tree Root. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tree Root. Show all posts

6.12.2013

Repairing the Brick Hole from Tree Damage

The tree roots having been long removed from the brick wall.  The Crew and I moved onto laying the bricks in the hole in the wall.  We laid 2 courses of bricks in the hole.  I estimated that there was between 550-650 bricks used to fill this spot and 10 bags of Pro Mix Mortar from Raineri Building Materials.


Setting up the Scaffolding for Brick Repair
Setting up the Scaffolding for Brick Repair-StLouis Brick Home

Scotts Contracting-Applying a stucco finish after the brick wall repair
Applying a stucco finish after the brick wall repair

Thursday-With just a few more spots to finish the stucco finish and a clean up- we've almost got this project under wraps.  In the next post I will share a little History of the Building.  {Hint} Its quite interesting and goes back to the Horse-Buggy Days and Firemen.





Thank you for stopping by St Louis Renewable Energy. Feel free to comment in the section below or contact Scotts Contracting- St Louis Home Improvement Projects and Energy Reducing Needs Get Your Green Building Tips and Resources at St Louis Renewable Energy Green Blog

6.10.2013

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-Scotts Contracting
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
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
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!
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

Thank you for stopping by St Louis Renewable Energy. Feel free to comment in the section below or contact Scotts Contracting- St Louis Home Improvement Projects and Energy Reducing Needs Get Your Green Building Tips and Resources at St Louis Renewable Energy Green Blog

6.09.2013

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!
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
Side View showing Bulge in Brick Wall
caused by the Trees Root System                                                                  
Outer Course of Brick Wall removed exposing the Trees Root System
Outer Course of Brick Wall removed
exposing over 8feet Tree Root System
Getting to the Root of the Problem
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.

  • 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

Scotts Contracting specializes in repairing older brick homes, investment properties, and residential and commercial buildings throughout the Greater StLouis Region.  

Schedule a free estimate with the contact form on the right of the web page.




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

Thank you for stopping by St Louis Renewable Energy. Feel free to comment in the section below or contact Scotts Contracting- St Louis Home Improvement Projects and Energy Reducing Needs Get Your Green Building Tips and Resources at St Louis Renewable Energy Green Blog

6.08.2013

Do you have a Tree Growing in your Brick Building

Scotts Contracting will get to the Root of the Problem


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

Thank you for stopping by St Louis Renewable Energy. Feel free to comment in the section below or contact Scotts Contracting- St Louis Home Improvement Projects and Energy Reducing Needs Get Your Green Building Tips and Resources at St Louis Renewable Energy Green Blog

Connect with Scotts Contracting

FB FB Twitter LinkedIn Blog Blog Blog Blog Pinterest

Featured Post

1 Hack To Eliminate Your A/C Power Bill This Summer!