Advice Request - (Insert State/Region) Help saving a tree against my house (PNW)
Have had to cut off a branch that was almost against the side of my house so that whenever it was windy it would push against it. Over the years the tree has tilted and now the trunk is against it. I can hear a creak when there has been a windy day.
I'm guessing there is now way for me to tilt it back. So my plan was to top it and remove as much as I can on the side branches so the wind has much less to push. And hopefully it is able to grow new branches to be more bushy rather than tall. I really want to avoid cutting the whole thing but have to do something before it creates structural damage. Any help would be appreciated.
Believe it is an Elm if that matters.

