Double-Stem Water Oak Storm Hazard Dismantle

Severe hazard after the last gale. Needs experienced climber who can stabilize the cracked stem with ratchet rigging before making the felling notch.

SlowCut Escrow Vault

Active Hold

$3,400 USD Held in Neutral Trust

SlowCut Escrow Protected: Full $3,400 secured.

Release TriggerHomeowner 5-Point Yard Audit

Tree Biological Profile & Drop-Zone Constraints

SpeciesWater Oak (Quercus nigra)

Height64 ft

Trunk DBH32 inches

Lean Angle22° Lean

Verified Site Hazards

Trunk cracked at codominant V-crotch during recent windstormDirect lean towards master bedroom exterior wall

Drop-Zone Requirement:

tight hand rigging

Schedule Window: Priority patient dispatch — crew requires crane or multi-pulley transfer

Site & Canopy Documentation

Live Rigging & Cut Progress Feed

2 of 3 Completed

SlowCut stages require visual sign-off at critical points to verify zero damage before wood is bucked.

1. Stem Ratchet Stabilization & Winch AnchorToday, 8:15 AM

Double 10,000lb ratchet straps cinched above crack to prevent sudden separation while climbing.

Climber Log: Stem stabilized and tension meter verified.

2. Canopy De-weighting RigToday, 11:30 AM

Removing side lateral limbs to relieve torque off the fracture.

3. Precision Lowering Over Roof

Controlled descent of top canopy leaders.

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