Most commercial properties have trees or palm trees somewhere on their premises, and since tropical storms and hurricanes can break branches and send them flying all over the place, you should make sure that you are ready when the first winds hit. Good preparation is important for all commercial properties because it can not only save lives but also preserve any material objects on the property.
Preparing your business for a hurricane includes multiple steps – from evacuation and recovery plans to securing buildings. One very important step in the process is tree and palm tree preparation, which includes tree/palm inspection, trimming, pruning, cabling, bracing, and debris removal. This will reduce the possibility of branches and trunks breaking during strong winds, which can reduce property damage and even save lives.
Yes, you should prepare your commercial property for a hurricane because very strong winds could cause lots of damage. They can severely damage your trees, buildings, equipment, benches, and basically anything else placed on the property. This type of damage can affect your business because it requires a lot of resources to get back on track, so try to be prepared.
If they are not properly maintained, trees and palm trees can cause damage to your commercial property during a hurricane. For example, a strong wind can break branches and send them flying all around the property. If they hit anything, they will probably break it – this includes roofs, windows, doors, or equipment.
To minimize hurricane damage on a commercial property you should make sure that it is clear of any objects that the wind can pick up and throw around, your buildings are secured (from roof to doors, windows, and walls), and your trees are well maintained. Any broken or dry branches and fronds should be removed, and all damaged trees should be secured with cabling or bracing. If any tree is completely dry, or suffered pest attacks or diseases, it should be removed from the property.
The first thing you should do before a hurricane is inspect all trees on your commercial property. After a thorough estimate, tree and palm tree branches and fronds should be trimmed, super large or slightly damaged trees should be secured with cabling and bracing techniques, and any debris, trash, or other objects should be removed from the property. After that, you should secure all buildings and equipment.
Commercial properties can vary depending on the size and purpose. They might include bigger or smaller buildings, parking lots, big lawns, and most importantly, lots of trees. Almost all commercial properties have some type of trees on them because they help cool the air and keep the constant airflow. Not to mention that they look nice, attract attention, and provide lots of shade during summer.
Because hurricane winds can reach speeds well over 100 miles per hour, they usually cause a lot of damage, especially to poorly maintained commercial properties. A good part of that damage comes from broken tree branches, dry palm fronds, and infected, infested, or freshly transplanted trees.
To protect your property and save lives and resources, consider scheduling our storm/hurricane preparation service, which includes:
These services can help protect your property in several ways. Firstly, a thorough estimate will help detect any signs of decay, pest infestations, or disease infections, which could all make your trees weak and susceptible to breakage. During an estimate, even roots are inspected, because strong winds can sometimes pull them out, especially if trees are freshly transplanted.
Tree and palm tree trimming will ensure that all damaged or dry branches are removed, so strong winds can not rip them out and send them flying. If any trees are heavily damaged or dry, they will be completely removed. If some trees have a higher probability of breaking, they can be additionally secured with cabling and bracing. Young trees can be protected and stabilized with metallic tree baffles.
Also, most commercial properties have lots of debris, junk, and other objects lying all around. Wind can pick up and throw them, so site clearing will ensure that all those dangerous objects are out of the way.
Please note that hurricane preparation does not only include trees. Read a more detailed general guide, and please carefully follow your state and municipality directions.
Our commercial property hurricane preparation services also include HOAs. Estimates are free for both.
We offer storm/hurricane preparation for residential properties too.
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If the storm has already passed and you suspect that trees on your commercial property have suffered some damage, our team will restore your property’s former shine with a storm cleanup services, which include a pre-planning process, hazardous, emergency, and debris removal.
