SeanKroll
Treehouser
Its that time of year around here.
I have to go look at a maple on the deck after a big blow last week.
Just a general discussion thread about storm work tips, tricks, etc.
I keep roofing tar and tarps in stock on the shelf. I've always got some plywood around. Board up and tarp service is sometimes paid by the insurance company.
Last storm I put $1000 on board-up and tarp. I made money, but was surprised that it took about $500 for materials for long 2x4s, plywood, and tarps (house was crushed). I was rolling solo craning out the tree, and boarding up. All started at 2 in the afternoon. Daylight until 730 or so.
To get the plywood up on the roof, I just made a simple stand out of the 2x4's for the plywood. After stacking on the stand. I climbed the ladder once to the roof, and pulled up all the sheets of plywood, and 2x4's (3 screwed together at the end).
I have food delivered to job sites, and try to take away regular daily needs from guys who are working overtime. Might be stocking a cooler and breaking out new work clothes, buying more work clothes, so people don't have to worry about laundry, and you can look fresh and professional.
Having a driving helper hired-in for the short-term for supply and food runs is helpful. Sending someone who isn't a tree-worker to the grocery store, or for more tarps, or to the saw shop, is helpful.
What do you have?
I have to go look at a maple on the deck after a big blow last week.
Just a general discussion thread about storm work tips, tricks, etc.
I keep roofing tar and tarps in stock on the shelf. I've always got some plywood around. Board up and tarp service is sometimes paid by the insurance company.
Last storm I put $1000 on board-up and tarp. I made money, but was surprised that it took about $500 for materials for long 2x4s, plywood, and tarps (house was crushed). I was rolling solo craning out the tree, and boarding up. All started at 2 in the afternoon. Daylight until 730 or so.
To get the plywood up on the roof, I just made a simple stand out of the 2x4's for the plywood. After stacking on the stand. I climbed the ladder once to the roof, and pulled up all the sheets of plywood, and 2x4's (3 screwed together at the end).
I have food delivered to job sites, and try to take away regular daily needs from guys who are working overtime. Might be stocking a cooler and breaking out new work clothes, buying more work clothes, so people don't have to worry about laundry, and you can look fresh and professional.
Having a driving helper hired-in for the short-term for supply and food runs is helpful. Sending someone who isn't a tree-worker to the grocery store, or for more tarps, or to the saw shop, is helpful.
What do you have?