Tree Cabling and Bracing

Tree cabling and bracing is a technique used to provide additional support to trees that have structural weaknesses or are at risk of falling. The process involves installing cables and/or braces between branches or between the trunk and branches to help strengthen and stabilize the tree. Our crew at Waco Tree Service have been trained to spot when cabling or bracing is needed and how to properly support your trees when structural weakness is evident.

What is Tree Cabling

Cabling is the process of installing steel or other synthetic cables between branches to provide additional support. These cables are usually installed high in the canopy, where they are not visible from the ground. The cables are secured to the branches using hardware, such as turnbuckles and eye bolts, which are tightened to the appropriate tension. Cabling can help prevent branches from breaking or splitting during high winds or heavy snowfall.

What is Tree Bracing

Bracing is the process of installing steel or other synthetic rods or cables between the trunk and branches to provide additional support. The braces are usually installed at the base of the tree or along the trunk, where they are visible. The braces are secured to the tree using hardware, such as brackets, which are tightened to help support the trunk or branches. Bracing can help prevent the trunk from splitting or cracking, and can also help prevent the tree from falling over.

Benefits

There are many benefits to tree cabling and bracing. It will prolong the life of a tree by providing additional support to weak or damaged branches and trunks, especially old trees with large branches. Cabling or bracing your trees can also prevent them from falling over if they are starting to lean excessively, which can become a safety hazard if it close to your property or in an area that gets a lot of activity from you or your family. When branches start to crack away from the trunk or the tree starts to lean, it is not a good site, but using these two techniques can help improve the look or your trees, making it more attractive to those passing by. 

Both cabling and bracing are considered to be preventive measures that can help prolong the life of a tree and make it safer.. These techniques can be used on trees of all sizes, from small saplings to mature trees. However, it is important to note that cabling and bracing is not a permanent solution, and the cables and braces will need to be checked and tightened periodically to ensure that they are still providing the necessary support as the trees continue to grow and move.

Tree cabling and bracing should only be performed by trained arborists, like those at Waco Tree Service, who have the knowledge and equipment needed to properly install the cables and braces. It takes training and experience to properly assess your trees to determine its structural integrity and identify any potential weak points, and then decide what the best course of action is and whether cabling or bracing is needed or a bit of both.

So if you have tree that are starting to split or lean and are worried about the safety or your family or your property, then give Waco Tree Service a call. We are trained and experienced in dealing with scenarios like this and can assess your trees and suggest the proper cabling and bracing techniques. Give us a call today and we will have a crew out there to look at your property and provide you a free quote.