Mechanical support systems may be installed in trees to lend tensile strength to weak branch unions and codominant stems.
We use a dynamic system rather than a rigid metal and steel system. This system is non-invasive, which means there is no need to bore holes into the tree. Because our support system is made entirely of synthetic materials rather than its metallic counterparts, it will not be an attracter of lightning, nor will it be potentially toxic to the tree. This system has a unique, built in shock absorber that does not inhibit the natural and needed movement of the trunk, at the same time reducing the "karate effect" of a rigid system in extreme high velocity winds and storms.
As the tree grows, the bracing system can be adjusted within the tree canopy. This will enable the bracing system to stay within the ANSI A300 specification parameters set by the arborist. Our standard brace provides approximately two metric tons of tensile strength for limbs under 15 inches in diameter, and the heavier version for larger limbs offers approximately 8,000 lbs. of tensile strength.