Chipping consists of reducing to chips the branches that we have removed as a result of felling, pruning and pruning work. This operation is carried out using specialized equipment called a shredder. Do you have branches that have accumulated over the years? You should know that it is possible to use our services only for this operation. In other words, it is not necessary to have previously done felling work, for example, in order to benefit from our service.
Time saving
A definite advantage of shredding is that it saves time in getting rid of branches. It is much quicker to get the branches through the chipper than having to use the chain saw to tear the branches to pieces and then pile them into the trailer.
Avoid the spread of insects and fungi
The accumulation of branches greatly favours the proliferation of insects. These insects will in turn attract unwanted animals such as hedgehogs, porcupines, skunks and raccoons.
Over time, nature will do its work and the wood will decompose. Different types of fungi will take shape. Some of them give off a foul odour and are also a health risk for your pets.
Freeing up space
Shredding branches frees up space on your property and makes it safer.
Enhancement
In general, dead branches in a residential environment only cause inconvenience. Shredding the branches helps to restore what was originally a source of boredom. Once in the shredder, the branches are reduced to wood chips. These can be used for many purposes.
Wood chips from deciduous trees are used as mulch in gardens and flowerbeds. If you make compost, you can add shavings to enrich it.
Wood shavings from coniferous trees are by nature very acidic. They will be very useful in controlling the growth of undesirable species in the undergrowth around the house. On a larger scale, they can also be used to cover forest roads.
However, if you see no use for the wood chips resulting from pruning, trimming and felling trees on your property, Emondage Sherbrooke will get rid of them and give them a second life.
Rent a shredder and do the work yourself?
It can be tempting to rent a shredder to do the work yourself. We invite you to think carefully before choosing this option.
The use of a shredder involves obvious safety risks. The risk of serious injury is very real even for those of us who work with this equipment on a daily basis. So imagine how dangerous it can be to handle it if you are using it for the first time.
In addition to the safety aspect, you have to consider the practical aspect if you want to rent this type of equipment. Indeed, your vehicle must have a ball to transport the shredder. You should also know that renting a shredder is quite expensive. Usually, this equipment is rented for the day. The average cost of renting a shredder for one day is about $200. Is it worth it?
No. That's why we believe that for safety and convenience reasons, it's probably wiser to outsource this type of work to professionals. Contact Emondage Sherbrooke today for a free quote by calling 819-200-2925 or by filling out the form at the top right of this page. It should also be noted that shredding work is often accompanied by grubbing work.