[Cob] living tree question

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I?m not a tree expert, but I did pay attention in biology class ? I would say this would compromise the structure and the trees would die relatively quickly. I don?t know if the varnish would preserve them however I would be concerned the roots coming up. You may want to call a local tree service and either ask them this question or have them come and look at the trees. They could be dead already. I just did a quick Google search on building a house around a tree and this article came up. http://www.designcommunity.com/discussion/25149.html

I only read the first few sentences which pretty much echoed what I was saying about getting it looked at. 

Thanks,
Owen
http://www.cobbuildersforum.com


----- Original Message -----
From: jimmy carlisle [mailto:nascarsix66 at yahoo.com]
To: coblist at deatech.com
Sent: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:27:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Cob] living tree question

Okay, this may be way out there, I can't find anything close to it anywhere on the net, so this is a good place to ask it.  I have a area I want to build a cob home.  I also have a few very tall trees I don't want to cut and have to try and get the stumps out.  What would happen if I cut the trees about 8 ft. high, cut them even, and use them as corner posts for the roof?  Is this a very bad plan?  I thought of debarking them and puttting a coat of varnish on also.
   Are they going to keep growning after I do this?  I thought it would look good and blend in well.  
    I welcome all comments...
   
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