Tree Trimming Experts

[4dog]

Cut the part over the house First, cut it towards the tree in increments so no big limbs impact your house, just keep moving back when your about 10' fron the trunk cut about a 6' piece, for a stave if ya think its worth it , cut the rest off , your done. DO NOT cut the stump flush with the tree , leave a stump about 10" to 1' from the trunk.

[Olanigw (Pekane)]

Any updates, Gopher?

[John987]

Cut the part over the house First, cut it towards the tree in increments so no big limbs impact your house, just keep moving back when your about 10' fron the trunk cut about a 6' piece, for a stave if ya think its worth it , cut the rest off , your done. DO NOT cut the stump flush with the tree , leave a stump about 10" to 1' from the trunk.

Why he should not cut the stump flush ? Sorry for the silly question but not getting it.

[caveman2533]

I was always under the impression you should cut close to the tree as it helps the wound to heal and prevent rot. If you cut it and leave a long stub the stub will rot and then proceed to rot the main trunk.

[Zuma]

Free advice sounds good to me.
What I see as a small problem with cutting sections
---is the upper branches look like they could twist
 towards the porch and do a little damage.
I --(as others have said ) would tie on a line high in the
bushy area and put a little tention  away from the
house to be sure. Then you could actually drop the
whole limb if you wanted to.
If you want to use a part of the limb for a swing
or hunting stand leave what you want.
If it starts to deteriorate cut it then.
Zuma

[Chippintuff]

There's nothing wrong with that tree. Leave it alone unless some or all of the limb dies.

WA