What is this prediction based on? Having seen dozens of Wisconsin winters, I wonder whether weather is a factor. Sounds like fear-mongering.
a company geared to removal is going to be high-priced on treatments, and vice versa--I am high on removals cuz I ain't geared that way.
Cracks and seams are worth checking out but if your only tool is a saw then there's not a lot you can do for it.
Hey Count, is there an image available of this creepy tree with the brace rods?
It's in the eye of the beholder ya know...
No fear mongering!! looks like a norway maple???? poster stated their is approx 50ft above, I am from the pic...surmizing its an included bark problem, looks like from the split (partial healing) has taken place only to be stressed & re-open!!
cabling/bracing without some form of weather protection will only lead to rot forming in the core of the base. due to the fact the tree has significant lead wood & crown above it...stress will continue even with cable/brace, usually weight reduction is suggested.....is there enough crown to support such?
seer based on some of your articles in regard to storms/crown resoration a few things are clear!!!! you have not returned to do future followups especially utility sector followups based on 3yr trim cycles!! your assumption all trees can be saved & maintained is ridiculous......if so, then gaurantee their safety after you have maintained them!!! your statement on weather being a factor & questioning such.......is laughable, due to your limited studies in regions outside of your own!!
I have way more tools than a saw.......I provide many of the services you do & many on a more technical level......in regards to just what we are talking about here, perhaps you could use some statistical data based on inventory gathering methods................what software are you using again???
"BCMA"????????????????? I think you should return to the field work & gather more facts, MHO..
LXT...............