Bracing is the installation of either cable or nylon systems between the main leaders (stems) of the tree or between a limb and a stem, giving support or extra strength to a weak joint. This is used in heavy lateral limbs.

Installing bracing systems, is a preventative measure or support to a stem split or weak union, such as included bark.

Included bark is one common fault in trees, this is where two co-dormant stems grow together thus pursing against each other and forming a weakness. If this is detected in the nursery when being grown this can be pruned out, but in mature or semi-mature trees it is not normally possible.

Picture Right: This is an example of included
co-dormant stems.

Bracing Systems can be installed as a safety/preventive measure for large trees in Schools, Colleges and High Public used areas. Bracing systems are used with proper pruning techniques, weight reducing, thinning these all distribute the weight evenly.

With modern materials there is no need to drill holes through the stems. When modern strapping/webbing methods are used this eliminates the damage to the trees structure. Either using the Cobra Bracing System or the High Tensile Steel Cable these systems give increase safety in areas of the tree where it is needed for either support or strength. All materials are C.E.marked and have safe working margins.

Eastwood Tree Services Ltd trained operatives can install these systems unintrusively high up in the canopy not detracting from the tree's appearance, but safe in the knowledge these systems are doing there job.

Eastwood Tree Services Ltd also offer an Inspection Service, this is carried out by professional climbers. This should be carried out once a year.

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