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Fallen Tree Removal From Log Cabin

Thurmont, MD, Maryland

FHTC used extensive rigging experience to safely lift and remove a fallen tree from a log cabin without incurring further damage

 

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Tree fallen on structure

Tree fallen on structure
With the tree removed, the damage to the roofing pans is apparent.  The double-locked standing seam roof STILL only had one small leak!

With the tree removed, the damage to the roofing pans is apparent. The double-locked standing seam roof STILL only had one small leak!
From the inside, it is clear the roof sheathing and trusses took some serious damage.

From the inside, it is clear the roof sheathing and trusses took some serious damage.
A lot of force was transmitted to the truss timbers, shattering several.

A lot of force was transmitted to the truss timbers, shattering several.
...And making quite a mess inside!

...And making quite a mess inside!
With the damaged material out of the way, we can get to work on repairs.

With the damaged material out of the way, we can get to work on repairs.
New trusses and sheathing going in...

New trusses and sheathing going in...
Roof repaired and good as new!

Roof repaired and good as new!