You saved a silver maple from being cut down completely? That's a huge win in my book. The perfect choice isn't always on the table. Did the utility company give you any pushback?

Check if they used a vapor barrier under the rigid core. Honestly, that stuff is picky and needs a proper moisture test first, not just a visual check. Tbh I've seen installers skip it to save time and this is the result.

But what if the weird version is better?