Tree Cabling and Bracing Services
Reduce Stress Damage On Your Trees With Our Flexible Cabling & Braces
Tree cabling and bracing is a proactive and preventative technique to support a tree with poor or weak structure. It is commonly used to reduce stress damage on your tree from high winds, heavy ice or snow, and heavy foliage. We install flexible steel strand cables and braces to help strengthen weak branches or limbs. We identify weak points and examine bark or large codominant stems, which can be signals of tree weakness that need tree cabling and bracing.
Our arborists can identify trees that are in danger of falling on structures or passersby, and they can install cables to shore them up. These cables provide support that prevents the tree from splitting apart. It’s a preventive measure that reduces the risk to people and property. The cabling process is non-invasive, and the cables themselves are barely visible once installed.
What is Tree Cabling?
Tree cabling is a technique used to support and strengthen weak or damaged trees. It involves the installation of cables and braces between tree limbs or branches to help distribute weight and reduce stress on weak areas. Tree cabling can be particularly useful for preserving trees with historical or sentimental value, as well as those with aesthetic appeal.
Cabling is typically carried out by arborists or tree care professionals and involves careful assessment of the tree’s condition to determine the most appropriate method of support. Tree cabling typically uses one of two systems:
- Dynamic: This type of cabling provides weak branches while still allowing movement and flexibility. Dynamic cabling is also designed to blend in for a more aesthetically pleasing result.
- Static: Some trees may need more secure cabling, using stable items like steel rod tree braces. Depending on your specific tree and circumstances, our certified arborists can recommend the best approach for your property.
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