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Can a tree affect a t.v. signal?20/11/2019  You may not know that trees can have an effect on the reception of television and satellite broadcasts. A TV signal is similar to light waves. As with light, objects such as hills, buildings, or tall trees can obstruct or deflect the UHF signals, creating deep shadow patterns, which makes reception difficult. The screening effect of trees has a further disadvantage in that it can vary greatly with the season and weather conditions, and is especially important in areas where television signals are weak. Tree can be responsible for blocking signals. What’s interesting is that it’s actually the leaves that block the signal – not the trunk. As leaves grow, they act as bigger and bigger aerials themselves and block the signals from getting to the aerial within your property. When leaves get wet, the problem can worsen and make things so bad that you will find that your picture breaks up or occasionally disappears altogether. If the trees around your home are below the height of your roof, you should be OK, as long as your TV aerial is above the roofline. If you live in an area with lots of trees, it is possible to mount your aerial to a pole, which is attached to your chimney – this will give you the best possible clearance from the trees. When deciding the height of an aerial, allowance should be made for growth of the tree. If the aerial cannot be mounted above the tops of the trees, the signal will inevitably be weakened in passing through the trees. This is not necessarily the end of your TV watching as there are other gadgets out there to help boost the signal. If you find that you are constantly getting a bad signal, your only other solution may be to fell or pollard the tree(s) to below your aerial height. You will need to be sure that you have permission to cut the tree. Make sure you hire a professional tree-surgeon to undertake the safe cutting down of your tree. What is the difference between felling a tree and pollarding a tree? Tree felling is cutting down a tree completely, whereas pollarding a tree is a form of pruning it. If you don’t want to cut down the tree completely you could opt for crown thinning. This keeps the overall size of the tree, but the density of the branches is removed. The main branches of the tree are kept intact, however the unneeded secondary branches are then removed, so that light (and your tv signal) can pass through more easily. Give us a call on 01245 527 053 to book an appointment for your property. Tree Services we offer: Emergency Tree Services | Tree Pruning | Tree Removal | Stump Removal | Stump Grinding | Crown Lifting | Crown Thinning | Hedge Trimming
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What is a tree preservation order?16/10/2019  Only a tiny minority of trees in England are protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPO). These are made and managed by local authorities. Some of them are protected because they are within a conservation area. Unauthorised work to trees of this nature could lead to prosecution, so it is in your best interest to do your research before undertaking any tree work. Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) are administered by Local Planning Authorities (LPA) and are made to protect trees that bring significant benefit to the local area. This protection is particularly important where trees are under threat. All types of tree can be protected, and a TPO can protect anything from a single tree to all trees within a defined area or woodland. Any species can be protected, but no species is automatically protected by a Tree Preservation Order. When a tree has a TPO it becomes a criminal offence to cut down, top, lop, uproot, wilfully damage or wilfully destroy the tree(s). Serious cases will be dealt with by the Crown Court where an unlimited fine can be imposed. Many local authorities now have online maps to help you investigate if a tree is protected by a TPO or is in a conservation area. Try looking at Chelmsford City Councils website for more information. You might also find it helpful to seek the advice of a tree surgeon prior to making an application. If you would like to contact Chelmsford Tree Surgeon, call us on 01245 527 053. Contact us for the following tree services: Emergency Tree Services | Tree Pruning | Tree Removal | Stump Removal | Stump Grinding | Crown Lifting | Crown Thinning | Hedge Trimming
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Hiring the right tree surgeon18/9/2019  If you have trees on your property that need pruning or cutting down, you want to be sure that you hire the right tree surgeon for the job. Choosing an unqualified arborist could cost you your tree’s life. Here are some things to think about when you need a tree cut or pruned and you’re ready to hire a professional tree surgeon.
Estimates or quotations are normally free of charge. However, a fee may be charged if advisory work is involved. It is recommended that customers obtain more than one estimate or quotation for the purpose of comparison and should not make their choice on price alone. Depending on the location and type of work being carried, remember to let your neighbours know, particularly if any tree felling work is to take place. If you would like Chelmsford Tree Surgeons to come to your property and provide you with an estimate, please give us a call today on 01245 527 053. Tree Services we offer: Emergency Tree Services | Tree Pruning | Tree Removal | Stump Removal | Stump Grinding | Crown Lifting | Crown Thinning | Hedge Trimming |
