How to Prepare Your Fence for Winter!

How to Prepare Your Fence for Winter!

With winter coming up soon it is time to start to thinking about preparing your house and family for the chilly weather.  One item that can often be overlooked if your fence, but it is very important that you prepare your fence for the winter months.  The winter storms can cause enormous damage to your fence that will just end up costing your more money in the end.  Following these steps then you will not have to pay the fees of fence installation to replace the broken fence.  If you do need a fence contractor to help you install a new fence or to ask about how to prepare your fence for winter go to Knoxville Fence Company.

Winter storms can cause a wide variety of damage to your fences.  First of all debris from these storms can smash into your fence, which will cause different amounts of damage depending on how strong the storm is.  The changes in weather can also influence the internal structure and cause it to change, especially if your fence is made out of wood.  This can cause damage by itself, but this also opens up the opportunity for other problems such as mold and mildew.  Another big source of damage can come from the driver of a snow-plow when removing snow and not using the snow-plow correctly.  Also, if you leave the snow piled up against your fence then there will be more moisture into the material, which can cause mold and mildew when left for long extended periods.

One of the best ways to prevent these damages from occurring is to apply a sealant yearly to keep moisture from seeping into your fence material.  It is also a good idea to visual inspect your fence for any signs of mold or mildew by jostling the posts to see if they come loose and by tapping any suspicious section to listen for internal rot.  If you are ever unsure call your local fence contractor to inspect and replace your fence with stronger materials.  Another important tip is to remove any branches that look prone to breaking off especially if they are large in size.

By following these tips you will be sure to protect your fence to avoid paying for a new fence installation once winter is over.  And if you ever need help call Lucky Fencing to keep your fence looking as good as new as long as possible.