Tree bracingGuying is a technique that few people think about. And yet, it can actually save trees. Let's take a look at what it's all about. Even if the word doesn't ring a bell, you may be familiar with a type of guying, perhaps without knowing it. Indeed, when a tree is staked with a stake, the time for its roots to take well, it is a guying. Even if in our case the devices are more sophisticated, the objective is the same: to offer support in situations where the balance of the plant, in its entirety or of one of its important sections, is compromised. Let us therefore review the circumstances in which the bracing technique is useful.
Structural complication
A notable difference between the conditions for tree development in the forest and in the city is the amount of sunlight that the trees receive. Since in the city each tree has much more space, it obviously gets more sunlight. As a result, city trees also grow faster. It can happen that things don't work out as they should. Indeed, branches may have grown longer on one side, to the point of risking the specimen to fall, among other possibilities. Any misalignment could eventually benefit from bracing, which can sometimes be combined with pruning.
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Branches weakened by a storm
The greater space available to urban trees also means that they are less protected from the elements than their forest counterparts. For example, strong winds can cause a large branch to break off and remain in place with great difficulty. Guying can prevent the break from being completed without warning, otherwise it would constitute a risk of injury or breakage. That's why it's highly recommended to inspect your trees after bad weather. As soon as you notice any signs of trouble, call Emondage Repentigny. Our phone number is 579-795-1014. At the same time, you may want to ask about our other tree care services.
A small break in a multi-trunk tree: should you intervene?
Do you have a multi-trunk tree? In this case, each section is fighting to occupy as much of the center space as possible. This creates pressure that can lead to cracks. Stay alert, because any crack is irresistible to diseases and insects. However, their presence can increase an already present crack, by accentuating the fragility of the plant. Thanks to our guy wires, these special cables used by the guying technique, you could avoid a future regrettable breakage, caused by one of the sections of your multi-trunk tree, which would have suddenly decided to fall. The damage could be done to a neighbor's roof for example! So many complications ahead. Guying is therefore a preventive technique.
Do you know that a crack in a trunk is not harmless?
As for cracks, fissures or significant splits, as soon as you notice them, you should call in an expert so that he can assess the situation. The expert will be able to determine the seriousness of the situation based on the possible consequences if no action is taken. He will know which technique is the most effective: pruning, bracing or even felling. Our team is experienced and you can rely on them to tell you if an intervention is required. Of course, you wouldn't want to have to deal with unpleasant situations if you had left a problem lying around.
The lower branches
If we take fir trees as an example, you have probably noticed that its lower branches are normally wider than the upper ones. Why is this? This is a strategy that certain species can use to gain access to sunlight. Without it, they would not be able to access sunlight because the upper branches would block it. They could die. This is brilliant (no pun intended), but sometimes this mode of adaptation produces irregularities in symmetry, causing a loss of balance. This puts the tree in a precarious position. This is another excellent example of a situation where bracing is appropriate. This technique can then exempt a possible heavy pruning of the lower branches, if no intervention is done, or even avoid a felling.
Free evaluation by Emondage Repentigny
In conclusion, it is important to inspect your tree specimens regularly and as carefully as possible. As soon as a sign alerts you, it would be good to let us know. Our tree care service, Emondage Repentigny, can be reached at 579-795-1014. We will ask one of our arborists to visit your home to assess the situation. Then, we will propose the most appropriate intervention in our free quote. Repentigny permit
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