This healthy green ash split unexpectedly under its own weight when its two main branches became too heavy. The home owners called Thundering Oak to see if their favorite tree could be saved. The Thundering Oak team started by pruning and thinning to release weight from the two main branches. Next, the team pulled the trunk back together. Then the team permanently secured the trunk by passing two threaded rods and bolts directly through the trunk. In time the tree will grow around the rods and bolts, further strengthening the trunk. Finally, the team cabled the two main branches to each other to provide support and keep pressure off the split below. The home owners were delighted that their favorite tree was saved and astonished that the split is now nearly invisible.