Cabling and bracing are proven methods to strengthen a tree’s structure, thereby increasing its longevity and storm damage resistance. Our certified arborist and tree care professionals evaluate the risks on your property and make recommendations for securing your favorite trees.
How does cabling and bracing work?
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- Cables and brace rods are supplemental structural supports intended to reduce the risk of failure of weak branches and multiple stems. Cables generally consist of extra high strength steel and are attached to bolts installed in the upper crown of a tree. They are intended to limit the movement of the supported branches so they are less likely to fail during storms.
- Braces are thread rod that are installed through unions of weak branches and multiple stems to provide more rigid support from torsional (twisting) forces that can occur in violent weather.
Supplemental structural support systems should only be installed based on a thorough inspection and evaluation of tree structure by our certified arborist and tree care professionals. Homeowners with supplemental structural support systems should contact Out On A Limb Tree Service to inspect the system each year.
Call today for a free verbal estimate from our certified arborist or one of our fully-trained tree care professionals.
