Cabling & Bracing

GIVE YOUR TREES THE SUPPORT THEY NEED

What is Cabling and Bracing? 
While many trees live for generations, they are still susceptible to deterioration from environmental stress over time. Because of this, some trees in residential settings require some kind of physical support to reduce the risk of structural failure in the limbs, trunks, or root systems. Cables and bracing rods are two of the most common tools employed to protect a tree’s structure and limit its movement. Metal cabling and bracing between limbs or between the tree and the ground can support weak branches, stabilize splitting branches, secure heavy branches, separate rubbing limbs, and brace trunks. Trees with cabling or bracing are† less likely to sustain serious damage during bad weather.

WHAT TYPES OF TREES REQUIRE CABLING OR BRACING?

There are a variety of reasons a tree may need cables or brace rods. Some of the most common include:

• Mature Trees: Older trees with broad canopies often have lower branches that grow horizontally and have a lot of pressure placed on them, causing them to droop or break. Cabling or bracing is an excellent alternative to removing these safety hazards without compromising the tree’s appearance.
• Multi-Trunked Trees: Trees that have grown with more than one main trunk are often subject to structural failure in inclement weather. Cabling or bracing is an easy solution for keeping multi-trunked trees standing for years to come.
  
• Split Trees: Trees with splitting trunks due to previous structural damage are especially vulnerable. Cabling or bracing is needed immediately to prevent complete failure; with cables or brace rods, you can add years to your tree’s life and keep it looking beautiful.
  

THE IMPORTANCE OF HIRING A PROFESSIONAL

If you suspect that one of your trees is in poor structural health, contact us as soon as possible. Failure of a large branch or an entire trunk can have serious financial consequences, including loss of the tree, property damage, or even personal injury. Because cabling and bracing can have a big impact on a tree’s overall health, they should only be installed following a thorough inspection by an expert.