Professional Tree Bracing & Cabling Services in North Texas

Tree Shepherds offers professional tree bracing and cabling services for trees in Denton County and the surrounding communities.

Trees sometimes develop structural weaknesses that increase the chances of splitting. Bradford Pears are particularly susceptible to splitting. Proper cabling and/or bracing techniques can add support to essential weak limbs.

Structural Support for Trees in North Texas

The goal of Tree Shepherds is to preserve a tree whenever possible. Our bracing and cabling techniques are designed to stabilize weak branch unions in other to prevent breakage and improve the longevity of the tree. Bracing and cabling, when installed properly, will guard against limb failure in a storm.

What Is Tree Cabling and Bracing?

Tree cabling and bracing are specialized arboriculture techniques used to reinforce trees that have structural weaknesses but are otherwise healthy. Some situations demand the use of both cabling and bracing.

Tree Bracing

Bracing utilizes steel rods to provide structural support. The arborist drills a hole through the trunk and/or branch unions and then inserts the rods, bolting them at the ends.

Bracing is usually recommended for:

• A splitting trunk
• Heavy limbs with cracking
• Possibility of trunk splitting

Tree Cabling

Tree Cabling involves the installation of steel cables, usually between two large limbs and/or the trunk. Cabling helps to redistribute weight and protect weak or cracked limbs.

Cabling is usually recommended for:

• Heavy limbs that extend far from trunk
• Trees that have been weakened by poor pruning techniques
• Weak branch unions

Our Tree Cabling and Bracing Process

Our arborists follow ISA industry standards to ensure the health and mechanical safety of your trees.

1. Arborist Tree Assessment

We begin with a detailed inspection of the tree’s structural damage, current health, and environmental factors and risks.

2. Structural Support Plan

If cabling or bracing would help preserve the life of the tree, we design a support system tailored to its growth pattern, structure and mechanical challenges.

3. Professional Installation

Our arborists install high-quality hardware designed to minimize further damage under stress. Lead Arborist and owner of Tree Shepherds, Clayton Geer, has designed a special bolting system to use which helps preserve the integrity of the bark.

4. Ongoing Monitoring

Whether bracing or cabling or any combination thereof, it is important to monitor the integrity of the support as the tree ages.