Time to order your holiday firewood. Make a great family tradition of lighting a Yule log on Christmas. Some people decorate the log and and some make a ceremony of lighting it. Or just have firewood ready to burn in your fireplace as a way to make your home warm and welcoming during the holidays.
Merry Merry
To learn more about the history and tradition of the yule log, click here.
Dan Scully's Tree Services offers delivery of seasoned firewood to customers throughout the Crescenta Valley in California near Los Angeles.
Because of a lot of pine removals last year, our mixed wood orders are about 60% pine and 40% hardwood. The good news is the prices for our mixed wood firewood has gone down.
Our oak supply looks strong right now, and all split early and well summer seasoned.
Please keep your firewood as dry as possible to reduce smoke and chimney problems.
Prices for Delivered Wood
$125 1/2 cord all pine
$220 full cord all pine
$150 1/2 cord mix
$260 full cord mix
$200 1/2 cord all oak
$360 full cord all oak
We prefer cash, but for your convenience, we still accept checks.
Call today to get your stock of firewood to burn during the holidays.
I'm an old codger and I don't do email. Call me. 818-248-0034.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Men at Work - Tree Trimming
Our team at work in Sunland. This home has a lot of trees in both the front and the backyard. December is a good time of year to make sure they are all trimmed and shaped.
Perhaps you have seen our trucks in your neighborhood. Then just look in the trees to see our men at work.
I'm an old codger and I don't do email. Call me. 818-248-0034.
Perhaps you have seen our trucks in your neighborhood. Then just look in the trees to see our men at work.
I'm an old codger and I don't do email. Call me. 818-248-0034.
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Emergency Tree Service
One of our regular clients had us out to give a quote for tree trimming. That night, there was a windstorm, and in the morning, the coral tree had split. We got the call to come out immediately.
When we arrived, we found a large portion of the coral tree split. It was supported by the power lines leading to the house and by the picket fence. Our team carefully put supports under the tree and then trimmed the foliage around the power lines. Then we removed the damaged section of the tree. Then we trimmed all of the clients other trees and cleaned up the area.
No one can know when they will need emergency help. We hope you will never need to call us for something like this, but just in case, keep our number handy.
I'm an old codger and I don't do email. Call me. 818-248-0034.
Over 30 years experience trimming trees
Dan Scully has been providing expert tree work since 1974. His company, Dan Scully's Tree Services provides expert and professional tree services to customers throughout the Crescenta Valley in California. Service area includes La Crescenta, Sunland, La Canada, Flintridge, Montrose and Glendale CA.
Officially not a licensed contractor as provided for in section 7027.2. All services are calculated at a labor rate of $37.50 per man-hour. Estimated time of jobs have been historically reliable, and is this is agreed upon pledge not to exceed estimated time without notice, explanation and authorization. Estimated time includes clean up, travel, etc.
Our experience is your best Guarantee of Satisfaction.
Officially Unlicensed for Better Savings.
Homeowner policy insured -- the same as your gardeners are.
Free estimates. Call 818-248-0034 for an appointment.
I'm an old codger and I don't do email. Call me. 818-248-0034.
Officially not a licensed contractor as provided for in section 7027.2. All services are calculated at a labor rate of $37.50 per man-hour. Estimated time of jobs have been historically reliable, and is this is agreed upon pledge not to exceed estimated time without notice, explanation and authorization. Estimated time includes clean up, travel, etc.
Our experience is your best Guarantee of Satisfaction.
Officially Unlicensed for Better Savings.
Homeowner policy insured -- the same as your gardeners are.
Free estimates. Call 818-248-0034 for an appointment.
I'm an old codger and I don't do email. Call me. 818-248-0034.
Tree Failure - Nature or Negligence?
The natural act of a tree is to grow up and then fall down. The sometimes $3500 question, more or less, is when is a tree going to fall, and where will it most likely land?
If all the trees in your environment appear happy, healthy and proper - with no possible threat to your safety, home, or property - then perhaps you should neglect the when and where tree failure question and look for something else in the world to worry about.
However, he safety and health of tall and leaning trees of your own, or your neighbors, can best be monitored by you yourself who have the opportunity to observe and inspect routinely.
Here are a few things you want to watch for to detect root rot: mushroom or fungus growth at or around the base of the trees. Clear vegetation and leaves from this area and keep it dry from sprinklers. Also, sparse leaf or needle growth, and yellowish color instead of dark natural color (Yellow needled pines most likely are the late stages of a deadly beetle infestation. Around March 1st is the optimum time for spraying pines and cedars to kill beetles.)
For leaning trees, try to mark the angle of its lean and record the rate of any increase in angle. This can easily be done by standing behind a fence post or porch support post and draw a straight line using a business or credit card at the same angle of the trees trunk pitch beyond. Date your mark.
Sometimes you will think a leaning tree is leaning more than it did before, but aren't sure. Look high and look low. High if there are straighter more dominant trees. You will see open sky where the trees used to touch. Down at the base, inspect behind the lean for root ball lifting or cracks in the dirt. You can also stomp your feet in this area for a muffled drum sound if there are not too many leaves.
These routines should be practiced on all large trees of concern after every Santa Ana high wind storm.
If a leaning tree's root ball is not longer tight in the ground due to the rocking of high winds, the tree might be saved by topping or heavier than normal reduction trimming. But if a tree has root rot, delaying its removal is not a good idea, especially in the rainy season.
If you identify a dangerous or threatening tree belonging to your neighbor or city, and inform them by certified mail of such, then the rule of "responsible cogency" applies and the act of nature rule no longer relieves the owner of their responsibility to prevent their tree from damaging your property.
However if one mails such a letter, one should be prepared to see that tree removed. If that is your intention and no action is taken, you may want to try sending a copy of the letter to the insurance carrier.
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Alternately, you can call an expert for an opinion. Or ask your neighbor to contact one. Safety should be the primary concern of all good neighbors. If you have questions, give me a call.
I'm an old codger and I don't do email. Call me. 818-248-0034.
If all the trees in your environment appear happy, healthy and proper - with no possible threat to your safety, home, or property - then perhaps you should neglect the when and where tree failure question and look for something else in the world to worry about.
However, he safety and health of tall and leaning trees of your own, or your neighbors, can best be monitored by you yourself who have the opportunity to observe and inspect routinely.
Here are a few things you want to watch for to detect root rot: mushroom or fungus growth at or around the base of the trees. Clear vegetation and leaves from this area and keep it dry from sprinklers. Also, sparse leaf or needle growth, and yellowish color instead of dark natural color (Yellow needled pines most likely are the late stages of a deadly beetle infestation. Around March 1st is the optimum time for spraying pines and cedars to kill beetles.)
For leaning trees, try to mark the angle of its lean and record the rate of any increase in angle. This can easily be done by standing behind a fence post or porch support post and draw a straight line using a business or credit card at the same angle of the trees trunk pitch beyond. Date your mark.
Sometimes you will think a leaning tree is leaning more than it did before, but aren't sure. Look high and look low. High if there are straighter more dominant trees. You will see open sky where the trees used to touch. Down at the base, inspect behind the lean for root ball lifting or cracks in the dirt. You can also stomp your feet in this area for a muffled drum sound if there are not too many leaves.
These routines should be practiced on all large trees of concern after every Santa Ana high wind storm.
If a leaning tree's root ball is not longer tight in the ground due to the rocking of high winds, the tree might be saved by topping or heavier than normal reduction trimming. But if a tree has root rot, delaying its removal is not a good idea, especially in the rainy season.
If you identify a dangerous or threatening tree belonging to your neighbor or city, and inform them by certified mail of such, then the rule of "responsible cogency" applies and the act of nature rule no longer relieves the owner of their responsibility to prevent their tree from damaging your property.
However if one mails such a letter, one should be prepared to see that tree removed. If that is your intention and no action is taken, you may want to try sending a copy of the letter to the insurance carrier.
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Alternately, you can call an expert for an opinion. Or ask your neighbor to contact one. Safety should be the primary concern of all good neighbors. If you have questions, give me a call.
I'm an old codger and I don't do email. Call me. 818-248-0034.
Firewood
Dan Scully's Tree Services offers delivery of seasoned firewood to customers throughout the Crescenta Valley in California near Los Angeles.
Because of a lot of pine removals last year, our mixed wood orders are about 60% pine and 40% hardwood. The good news is the prices for our mixed wood firewood has gone down.
Our oak supply looks strong right now, and all split early and well summer seasoned.
Please order early and keep your wood as dry as possible to reduce smoke and chimney problems.
Prices for Delivered Wood
$125 1/2 cord all pine
$220 full cord all pine
$150 1/2 cord mix
$260 full cord mix
$200 1/2 cord all oak
$360 full cord all oak
The price for stacking 1/2 cords is $20 within twenty feet of pick-up truck parking. There is an additional charge of 50¢ per step for over twenty feet. These prices are double for a full cord.
Cash is King.
For your convenience, we still accept checks.
On behalf of Gabriel Martinez, we wish to thank our regular clients for their past generosity. Gabriel has been our firewood delivery man for the last eleven years.
Call today to get your stock of firewood to burn during the holidays. Pick out the best piece to be your holiday yule log.
I'm an old codger and I don't do email. Call me. 818-248-0034.
Because of a lot of pine removals last year, our mixed wood orders are about 60% pine and 40% hardwood. The good news is the prices for our mixed wood firewood has gone down.
Our oak supply looks strong right now, and all split early and well summer seasoned.
Please order early and keep your wood as dry as possible to reduce smoke and chimney problems.
Prices for Delivered Wood
$125 1/2 cord all pine
$220 full cord all pine
$150 1/2 cord mix
$260 full cord mix
$200 1/2 cord all oak
$360 full cord all oak
The price for stacking 1/2 cords is $20 within twenty feet of pick-up truck parking. There is an additional charge of 50¢ per step for over twenty feet. These prices are double for a full cord.
Cash is King.
For your convenience, we still accept checks.
On behalf of Gabriel Martinez, we wish to thank our regular clients for their past generosity. Gabriel has been our firewood delivery man for the last eleven years.
Call today to get your stock of firewood to burn during the holidays. Pick out the best piece to be your holiday yule log.
I'm an old codger and I don't do email. Call me. 818-248-0034.
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