To protect your fence through the winter, check the concrete base for cracks.
Now that Halloween is behind us, most of us are looking forward to winter holidays and winter weather in Maryland. If you are a homeowner, this should include completing necessary maintenance before the winter weather hits. Your fence protects your home, keeps your family safe, and provides privacy. So, you must return the favor. Keep reading to learn how to protect your fence through the winter.
Wood Fencing
Although wood fencing is substantial and beautiful, it does take abuse, especially from moisture. Even seasonal wood fence maintenance will eventually experience some wood fencing rot because it’s a natural process. If your wood fencing shows signs of decay and wear, you must address it before winter weather hits. Otherwise, the moisture and freezing temperatures will worsen the damage and make it expensive to repair. So, eliminate any rotten sections and replace them with new wood.
Aluminum Fencing
Aluminum fencing is durable and robust, but it can get damaged if struck or weighted down with enough pressure. To protect your fence through the winter, check the concrete base for cracks. Overtime, moisture, and freezing temperatures can trigger these cracks to worsen through the freeze-thaw cycle. Also, you should inspect for trees and branches that may fall over in winter storms and land on your fence, causing damage. Whenever possible, eliminate these potentials for damage.
Vinyl Fencing
Moreover, vinyl fencing is popular for residential fences due to its easy installation, cost-effectiveness, and sturdiness. This fence type doesn’t require much maintenance and can typically withstand wind, rain, or other weather. However, allowing freezing snow to remain around your vinyl fence’s base for a long-time during wintertime can lead to discoloration, sagging, warping, or even cracking.
So, your best bet is to eliminate snow from the base of the vinyl fence immediately. To protect your fence through the winter, take the time now to remove leaves, branches, and other growth away from the base of the fence.
Bonus tip: Consider protecting your fencing during the winter season with a fence cover. The net will keep out any snow and ice from the iron using a protective layer. Doing so will make it simpler to brush off any debris from your fence.
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If you are ready to install your chain link fence and add railings or you still have some more questions, we here at Hercules Custom Iron are here to help. We have many years of experience and will ensure that your chain link fence will serve you and your family for years. Visit us online or call us at 1-800-331-2590. For advice, updates, and to see what we are up to, be sure to follow us on social media on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest.