Prevent Tree Storm Damage

When a bad storm hits, it can hit hard. Heavy rain/snow and wind can take down large tree limbs or large trees themselves. This can make people uneasy about having trees near their homes. But we don’t want you to be afraid of your trees, we need them. This is where being able to identify signs of weakness in our trees is essential. Our team at Five Star Tree Services wants to go over these weakness signs, so you can take proactive measures to make sure your trees don’t fall during a storm.  

Tree Weakness Signs 

-Asymmetrical canopy
-Trunk that has cavities or hollows
-V-shaped branching unions
-Missing or restricted root flare
-Large limbs that are overextended
-Cracked limbs
-Not enough root system support 

What To Do to Prevent Tree Storm Damage 

The first thing you should do in your prevention plan is to call your local arborist if you spot any of the above weakness signs. They can come to inspect your tree and come up with a plan on how to handle it. The second thing you should be doing is having regular pruning maintenance done by a professional arborist. This will be essential for the health and safety of your trees. It also allows arborists to spot issues and deal with them before anything bad happens. This is particularly important for large, mature trees that could inflict damage if something were to happen. Your arborist professional can make your trees storm resistant with proper structural pruning, which will include weight reduction and balancing. The third thing you can do is install steel cables or bracing bolts to help weak trees be supported. This can aid cracked trees by adding a protective layer from trunk or limb failure. The fourth thing to keep an eye on is root health. This is paramount for the safety and stability of your tree. Make sure you have strong and healthy roots by fertilizing them regularly.  

How Five Star Tree Services Can Help 

Taking preventative measures to ensure your trees don’t fall over during storms not only helps them, but you as well. It ensures you, your family, and your home are safe and sound during bad storms. No need to worry about anything else except staying inside where it is nice and dry. If you want someone from our team at Five Star Tree Services to come check out our trees and provide some tree care services in Toronto, make sure to call us at (416) 990-3355 today!