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Of course with the right storm, those trees could possible hit the home. Then again, nobody can realistically predict what "might" happen for certain. I would be more concerned if the trees were leaning toward the home which they do not appear to be doing so from the photo that was posted.
Do you own the home or is it a property you are considering purchasing ? Is the adjacent property currently occupied by another home ?
Of course with the right storm, those trees could possible hit the home. Then again, nobody can realistically predict what "might" happen for certain. I would be more concerned if the trees were leaning toward the home which they do not appear to be doing so from the photo that was posted.
Do you own the home or is it a property you are considering purchasing ? Is the adjacent property currently occupied by another home ?
Considering purchasing. It is a new construction and the areas with the trees occupied by existing home.
I answered in your other thread too, copying here just to be part of both conversations.
They're definitely close enough to hit it. Trees fall over in every winter wind storm.
Are they your trees? I'm thinking from the fence that they are not. That may be a problem.
What makes a great deal of difference is what kind they are.... cedars break less often than many others!
How healthy and well rooted they are.... is the soil saturated in winter or relatively well draining?
Is the root ball compromised by that wall that cut off the roots on your side? What's beyond? More trees that will provide protection to yours or are those trees the only tall thing around?
Finally, which direction are the prevailing winds in your area during storms.... South and west often, but that can vary in Seattle, depending on local terrain and that convergence zone.
The most dangerous places are new developments with trees that are exposed to wind for the first time.
Speaking as a WA native, you've hit on a fear I also have. I lived for years in a place surrounded by big firs that would take my house to the ground if they fell. We rode out the Hanukkah Eve storm in '06 in our truck, watching from a safe distance with my husband and our dogs because I was afraid of those trees. I admit to being a little touchy about them. I love our big trees, but that winter scared me good. When we bought our current home, the first thing I did was take out all the trees that could reach the house. I miss having shade in summer, but I do sleep better in winter. And I have a better view now.
The most dangerous places are new developments with trees that are exposed to wind for the first time.
Thats pretty much true in this case. Before the new construction, the entire subdivision of 50+ houses was trees earlier (just a few months back).
Being a first time buyer and someone who's only lived in apartments surrounded by more concrete before (moved to US only as an adult), not sure what to expect from trees.
You can always have an arborist out to look at them. Particularly the way the roots were cut to regrade your lot and make that wall. Get a judgment about the their health from a pro.
What is off screen left, beyond the trees? Is it a tight clump of trees or just this line there?
Big trees are stronger in numbers. You don't usually see just one go down out of a group. They break the wind for each other, and the root balls are intertwined.
FWIW, with those trees there, you're going to want to clean the gutters on that side a few times a year, and those gutters are going to be WAY up there. You're going to need a tall ladder.
Wow... that wall is even higher in the back yard! Huh... Not sure how I'd feel about that.
The thing I wouldn't like is you don't control the trees. If they were yours, fine... you can control your own risk. But these belong to the neighbor, who I bet wants to keep them, now that those houses are right there.
Wow. That's a massive retaining wall between you and the white house - and very close to both. On the other side, the smaller retaining wall appears to have a very steep soil area between the wall and the fence. It doesn't look very stable to me and I guess there would need to be grass or some other planting up there to control erosion?
It's hard to tell but it looks like the area was 'terraced' to build the homes? Perhaps previously a steep hill?
I'm no expert on drainage, soil etc and I generally have confidence in modern building techniques and regulations but it looks a bit too 'wild' for my tastes. Particularly as it's all brand new. Kind of looks like a place where houses don't really belong.
Oh yes and also the trees which is what you were asking about.
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