05/16/2026
Steel cabling is a legitimate tree preservation tool.
The real challenge is ensuring that it is prescribed appropriately and the crew performing it has enough technical knowledge and training to install them properly. We see SO many steel cables that are incorrectly installed, or an inappropriate solution. We know that the intention is well-meaning, but we all know that good intentions do not guarantee good outcomes unfortunately.
Tree species, age, circumstances, location, height of install, angles, pretensioning, hardware selection... and more. All things that have to be factored in when prescribing and installing steel cabling in order for it actually to be a value add versus a tree ornament or even leaving the tree in worse condition.
This is why we are constantly training and learning. So that when we prescribe and execute steel or dynamic cabling, we know our clients are getting the most accurate information and can trust that it is truly the best solution and that it is installed correctly.