Healthy trees can provide shade and beauty and increase your property value. However, they can also be dangerous to humans and property when they shed branches and limbs. Dead wooding a tree is the process of removing upper branches and limbs that could cause damage to other limbs, surrounding trees or plants, and people or property. Our Johnson City tree care experts at Promier Tree share on the blog today four reasons to consider dead wooding your trees so that you can keep your property beautiful and safe.
1. Protect life
The biggest reason you should consider removing dead branches is to prevent injuries to people or damage to your home or other surrounding structures. Falling limbs and branches can severely injure or even kill someone. Our Bristol ISA-certified arborists explain that damaged or dead branches and limbs can fall from a tree without warning. In some cases, the dead wood can fall even when it’s not raining or windy. Therefore, removing the dead branches and limbs can protect the lives that dwell on or visit your property.
2. Avoid power outages
Tree branches that are close to utility lines can pose a risk of a power outage for your home or business. Unfortunately, neglecting damaged trees may cause a power loss for you and your neighbors. Therefore, our Tri-Cities area ISA-certified arborists recommend removing dead wood and branches before they cause a power outage.
3. Prevent insurance claims
Falling limbs and branches may cause personal injuries or property damage, resulting in an insurance claim. Whether the branch falls on a deck, home, or vehicle, it can cause extensive damage and require expensive repairs. Our ISA-certified arborists in Kingsport explain that some insurance companies may not cover the damage if the accident occurred because of a lack of tree maintenance. For example, if the branch was previously damaged and left unrepaired, the insurer may conclude that the tree did not receive proper maintenance and decide to either cover a fraction of the damages or deny the claim altogether.
4. Protect the tree
Tree branches and limbs can suffer damage with the presence of diseases or pests. Annual health inspection services by our Johnson City ISA-certified arborists can help property owners uncover poor health conditions early and provide ample time to remove the infected branches and limbs or provide other treatments. For example, a fungal infection that enters the tree roots creates enzymes that decay wood and provide a nutrient-rich resource on which the fungi feed. Then, as the fungus spreads throughout the tree, branches and limbs begin to weaken and die, increasing personal or property damage risks. Removing the infected branches can help stop the disease spread and protect the remaining part of a healthy tree.
ISA-Certified arborists in Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol, Tennessee
Damaged and dead limbs or branches can appear in an otherwise healthy tree but pose a severe risk to your property and humans. Therefore, it’s vital to safely remove the dead wood before strong winds or a storm knock it down and cause damage. Our tree care experts in Bristol at Promier Tree have the experience and equipment to remove dead wood carefully and safely from your property’s trees. If you have damaged or dead tree limbs or branches, please call us at (423) 765-2626 or contact us online to schedule an appointment today.