CA License #1096813
CA License #1096813
Some trees have a structural weakness but are too valuable to lose: a big valley oak that shades half the house, a sycamore that anchors the front yard, a fruit tree that’s been in the family for decades. Cabling and bracing adds support where the tree’s own structure is weak, reducing the chance that a trunk splits or a heavy limb fails.
Tree of Righteousness installs supplemental support systems for homeowners across Redding and Shasta County. An ISA Certified Arborist inspects the tree first and tells you whether support is a sound investment or whether the defect is too far along. If cabling is the right fit, we install it following the industry’s ANSI A300 standards for supplemental support systems. Start with a free estimate or call (530) 515-8924.
Cabling and bracing works best on trees that are healthy overall but have a specific structural issue. Common candidates include:
Support hardware can’t fix a tree that’s dead, badly decayed at the base, or losing its root plate. If the defect is too serious, we’ll say so and walk you through hazardous tree removal instead. Our goal is an honest recommendation, not selling hardware.
Most cabling jobs pair with tree pruning. Reducing weight at the ends of heavy limbs lowers the load on a weak union, so the support system does less work and lasts longer.
Cabling and bracing are two different tools, and many trees get both.
Cables are installed high in the canopy between major limbs, typically about two-thirds of the way from the weak union to the branch tips. They limit how far limbs can move apart in wind so stress isn’t concentrated at the crotch. Depending on the tree, we use either flexible dynamic systems that allow natural sway or steel cable for heavier loads.
Braces are threaded steel rods installed through the trunk or limbs, usually just above or below a weak union. They hold two stems together and resist twisting and splitting. Rods are often combined with cables for trees with existing cracks.
Cabling and bracing is part of our full range of tree services. If you aren’t sure what your tree needs, a tree health assessment is a good place to start.
Contact us today and receive a no-obligation estimate that is clear, fair, and customized to your needs.
Choose a time that works best for you, and we’ll make all the arrangements to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Once scheduled, simply sit back and let our team handle the rest. We’ll take care of the work with excellence and care, so you can enjoy complete peace of mind.
We install cabling and bracing systems for homeowners in Redding and surrounding communities including Anderson, Shasta Lake, Palo Cedro, Bella Vista, Cottonwood, Happy Valley, Igo, Millville, Shingletown, Lakehead and Red Bluff. Oaks, sycamores, walnuts and large ornamentals in our area often develop heavy, spreading limbs that benefit from support as they age.
Tree of Righteousness is a licensed tree service contractor (CA License #1096813) led by an ISA Certified Arborist. We’ll help you keep the trees you love standing safely. See all the areas we serve.
Cabling uses cables installed high in the canopy to limit how far heavy limbs can move apart. Bracing uses steel rods installed through the wood to hold weak unions together. Both reduce the chance of a split or limb failure.
Installation requires small holes for hardware, which a healthy tree seals over. The long-term benefit of preventing a major split far outweighs the minor wound when the system is installed correctly.
With annual inspections and adjustments as the tree grows, a system can serve for many years. Hardware may need to be replaced over time, especially after storms.
Sometimes. A crack caught early can often be stabilized with rods and cables. If the crack is large or the wood is decayed, removal may be the safer option.
No. Cabling and bracing lowers risk but can't make any tree storm-proof. That's why we pair it with pruning and recommend regular inspections.
Request a free estimate online or call (530) 515-8924. Our ISA Certified Arborist will inspect the tree and tell you whether support is a good fit.
