Cabling & Bracing

Tree Support Systems

Tree cabling and bracing installed by our professional tree service, True Cut Tree Service, Inc., helps support trees during violent storms and may be provided during emergency tree service. They limit the movement of trees’ supported branches, reducing the likelihood of breakage during high winds, rains, and other weather events. Over time, tree bracing and tree cabling systems help trees develop new tissue and bark that encompass the hardware, providing a strong anchor point improving the overall durability of the trees’ support systems.

Tree Cabling

Tree cabling, including static cabling and dynamic cabling, is performed to support trees with structural defects, such as a co-dominant union, cavity, cracks, or other types of aggravating issues. Over time, high wind speeds push against the upper portions of tree canopies, increasing the force and pressure on weakened areas and causing the tree to fail. Tree cabling combats this issue by securing weak areas to stronger parts of the tree, preventing harm from wind force and pressure. Contact us today to find out more about the best type of cabling for your tree!

Tree Bracing

Tree bracing is typically performed close to a tree’s union and uses specially sized rods to support the weight of the tree’s stressed areas. For trees with substantial degrees of separation, the crack will be closed with a tensioning device or a come-along device. During tree bracing, we drill holes through the tree’s trunk, install rods to ensure a snug fit, thread a steel rod through the tree, and secure it with nuts and washers. Bracing is commonly performed with cabling for a customized solution to help trees thrive.

Common Structural Issues In Trees

Tree cabling and tree bracing systems can help save trees from failing due to structural issues, including co-dominant stems, cracks in unions, and tree cavities. Help your trees thrive with the help of experienced tree-care professionals — schedule a free tree assessment today!

Co-Dominant Stems

The most common structural problem in trees, co-dominant stems, occurs when two or more stems dominate a singular base. Co-dominant stems may not be an issue, particularly with u-shaped unions (the area in which stems meet). However, if the union has a v-shape, it may indicate competition between stems and poor development of the tree’s adhesive wood. Tree cabling and bracing are some of the best options for stabilizing trees with problematic, co-dominant stems.

Union Cracks

Union cracks commonly develop in co-dominant tree unions. They are usually difficult to spot and may go undetected for several years. High winds often cause cracks to develop in tree unions. Weak branch unions can be spotted in branch bark ridges that roll inwards, accompanied by a sunken area below the branch. Additionally, bark growing inside the union (included bark) can indicate poor connections between the wood in a tree’s branch and its stem.

Tree Cavities

Cavities in trees, such as holes found in branches, limbs, or trunks, are considered weak points. These issues may occur for several reasons, including unhealed pruning wounds, insect entry points, decay organisms, and winterization cracks in trees. In addition, tree cavities often cause the interior wood of a tree to become exposed, causing it to rot from the inside out. This results in a structural deficiency in this part of the tree.