Let us talk about the best cabling and wiring to support the tree limbs and how to support any inner tree limbs.
As trees start to grow, a few of their branches could become heavy or grow with weakened attachment points. Trees such as sugar maples are very well known for their large, heavy branches that rarely ever break, but other trees, such as beeches and red maples, can break under larger loads like snowfall. By easing the total load on these limbs with a bit of support, you can help reduce the risk of causing potential property damage and extend the tree’s overall health. Let us talk about the best cabling and wiring to support the tree limbs and how to support any inner tree limbs, so you can protect your tree and property from possible future damage. Read on to learn more!
Usual Structural Defects in Trees
To understand how you can support heavy limbs on your trees, it is essential to get a sense of the common structural defects trees may have that could lead to the need for extra support. A few typical areas that could be worrying include:
- Diseased, dying, dead, or broken branches that result from poor growth, storms, and pest activity.
- Thinning and poor canopy health are caused by environmental stressors and pest activity. An unbalanced or sparse canopy produces dead or overly exposed branches
- Unstable branching patterns with overextending and weakly attached branches which can’t just be removed or reduced through pruning.
- More minor cracks or seams through the tree bark and into the tree’s wood as a result of bad lightning or splitting from possible weather-related instances
Tree Cabling
Support cables are used in trees to limit how far a limb or branch can sway or move, helping to reduce the chance of it bending too much and snapping. These cables are often installed to stabilize weak branch unions, such as a split or fork in the trunk, and to offer reinforcement for limbs that have grown longer than usual. A certified arborist will evaluate the tree’s structure to decide the number and placement of cables, and whether additional hardware like brace rods is needed. They’ll also identify the most effective anchoring points to provide maximum support. If a lightning protection system is being installed, the cabling components can be integrated into that setup as well.
Tree Care and Maintenance from Harford Tree
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For service during business hours, reach out to us or give us a call at 410-592-7321. We offer 24/7 emergency service as well, just give us a call at 443-250-6649. For updates about our business and more informative tips, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.