Tree Cabling and Bracing

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 Tree Cabling and Bracing 

Many species of trees are prone to grow in a manner that eventually keeps them from supporting their own weight. These structural defects often result in trees splitting and falling. The resulting damage can not only negatively impact the appearance of your trees, but could lead to significant hazards.
Trees with poor structure, including stressed bark or internal decay, often cause damage and injury to structures and people. To reduce this occurrence, Certified Arborists install tree braces and tree cables.

Understanding How Tree Cabling & Tree Bracing Works

Large trees and their extended parts are tremendously heavy and under a lot more stress than you expect. Weakened areas are more prone to twist and break as they face challenges of heavy winds, strong precipitation, and snow. In some instances, tree experts can install tree cables or tree bracing systems to reduce the chances of failure.

 

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Dynamic Tree Cabling and Bracing

Dynamic tree cabling and bracing is a more modern approach to securing damaged and at-risk trees. The tree cables and braces are placed around the tree, rather than into the tree. This means the process is less invasive due to the lack of drilling. This method also allows trees to sway naturally with the wind, while still remaining protected.
A Certified Arborist will revisit properties with dynamic cabling systems for continuous evaluation and adjustments. While this approach is the preferred method, some trees do require more traditional methods.

Tree Cabling

Specialized hardware including eye bolts and cables are installed in the upper canopy of trees to help reduce the chance of splitting and cracking. These cables are virtually unnoticeable from the ground.
As trees grow and wind and precipitation stresses impact your tree, tree cables may need to be adjusted, replaced, or new cables may need to be added as your tree grows.

 

Tree Bracing

In some instances, Certified Arborists will drill entirely through a trunk or main tree leader and install tree bracing systems to areas that have begun splitting. Essentially, these rods, washers, and bolts will help add support and slow the progress of splits getting worse.
Tree bracing systems are most effective when installed at the first signs of stress. Like tree cables, this hardware should be regularly inspected by a tree care professional to determine if changes are needed over time.

Does My Tree Need Tree Cabling & Bracing? 

In order to determine if tree cabling and bracing can help your tree, a Certified Arborist should thoroughly inspect its condition. Some cases may be beyond remediation and warrant tree removal to guarantee safety.

However, there are many times that trees can live extended lives if tree cables and braces are installed properly, and at the right time. If the damage is caught in the early stages, or even proactively planned for in species notorious for splitting, tree cables and braces could prevent such losses from ever occurring, or at least, minimize their impact when they do happen.

One of Joshua Tree Experts' Certified Arborists would be happy to visit your property, inspect your trees, and answer all of your questions about tree cabling and tree bracing services. Feel free to contact us or give us a call at 833-583-8733.

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