CABLING & BRACING

A cobra cabling system installed in an oak tree in the Elm Lake
community. The red arrow points to the cable. We also trimmed
the tree, removing dead, broken and crossing branches.

Cabling and bracing create artificial support to structurally weak or injured trees and branches. Cabling also helps reduce stress damage from high winds and other environmental forces.

Cabling involves adding steel cable with eye nuts or J-lags between limbs and trunk in a strengthening system. Bracing involves adding galvanized steel threaded rod between split or weak included stems. Guying trees back into their natural position can be accomplished by adding ground anchors from tree to ground. These mechanical supports prevent injuries, such as crotch and branch breakage, which inevitably lead to wood decay.

As some structurally weak trees do not benefit from cabling or bracing, we will use our expertise in determining the needs of your trees. Cabling and bracing can extend the life and enjoyment of your trees.

Phone: 662-328-2937 | Fax: 662-241-5706 | Email: RTSS@hughes.net
Carl: 662-251-9191 | Angela: 662-251-7633