I installed a support system 2/3 up in a live oak that is 40ft. It is a co-dominant stem that splits 4ft from the root flare, the DBH of each stem is 20". I wood not be able to get the holes parallel to install a brace at the main split in the tree, so I was thinking about putting another support cable on the lower 3rd of the two main stems. What do you think??? Using 3/8 EHS with guy stops.
Installation of Support System
- Thread starter Fatcord
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I did some hybrid installations like you're envisioning.
Dynamic cable high in the canopy.
Steel cable w/lags or through bolts above the union which become flexible bracing.
Through bolts/rods in the trunk to support the split in the Y.
Take pics of course so you can track your success!
Dynamic cable high in the canopy.
Steel cable w/lags or through bolts above the union which become flexible bracing.
Through bolts/rods in the trunk to support the split in the Y.
Take pics of course so you can track your success!
The reason I ask about installing a lower support cable is to (of course) add more support but also to give the home owner piece of mind they can see. After installing the support, I left to get on the next job without billing them. I was going to get back and assess it within a week or so and bill them. She just text me and said they are going to have someone else do it because I haven't installed it, so I called her telling her the cable is there. She said "but we can't see it". I told her "your not looking high enough". So I am heading over in morning to show her.
The client response is a sign you did a good job. I like to use the ANSI A-300 and BMP's to sell that type of work. I did one job where I hung 165 feet of cable in a Norway Maple. It was a spoke and wheel installation and I left one thimble hanging on the rigging ring that would tinkle in the wind like a wind chime. A new owner purchased the home and could never figure where the sound was cominng from until I pointed it out. He was amazed at the job I had done.
guymayor
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Adding one for visiblity? Why not just take pictures of what you put in while you are up there?
O and why can't you line up holes to install a brace rod? Buy or rent a bigger drill bit maybe?
3/8" EHS can work as a brace, but it does not stop twisting like a rod would. Lags are not to be used in wood >10", so don't copy Dunloop on that one. Wirestops work well.
O and why can't you line up holes to install a brace rod? Buy or rent a bigger drill bit maybe?
3/8" EHS can work as a brace, but it does not stop twisting like a rod would. Lags are not to be used in wood >10", so don't copy Dunloop on that one. Wirestops work well.
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- Central US
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She just text me and said they are going to have someone else do it because I haven't installed it, so I called her telling her the cable is there. She said "but we can't see it". I told her "your not looking high enough". So I am heading over in morning to show her.
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Always. Always, flag your cable installs and you will not have to go back to show the customer.
She just text me and said they are going to have someone else do it because I haven't installed it, so I called her telling her the cable is there. She said "but we can't see it". I told her "your not looking high enough". So I am heading over in morning to show her.
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Always. Always, flag your cable installs and you will not have to go back to show the customer.
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