We’re now getting ready to settle into the winter season. It’s a season filled with snow, cozy nights by the fire, and plenty of winter holidays. When it comes to your outdoor landscape, however, winter can be a little more of a chore, particularly for fence owners. For those who have metal fences in their yards, there are certain fence maintenance tips that you’ll want to follow this winter season. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘winter’
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Keeping Your Fencing Protected Against Snow
We’re in the middle of March, meaning that we’re just about ready to start the spring season. Perhaps, however, you’re experiencing some last-minute snow before the winter season wraps itself up. If you have a fence around your yard, this snow can prove to be problematic. It’s important to keep your fencing protected against snow so that you can continue to get as much use out of it as possible in the future. Here’s what you need to do so your fencing is safe against snow. (more…)
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How to Maintain a Wood Fence in Winter
Do you have a wooden fence in your yard? If so, you want to get as much use out of it as you can before getting a new one. Extending the lifespan of a wooden fence can get tricky during the winter season. After all, wood is a material that’s susceptible to water damage, and winter brings plenty of moisture. Nevertheless, there are ways you can help your fence stay in good condition throughout the season. Here are tips we have for wood fence maintenance during winter. (more…)
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How to Get Different Kinds of Fences Winterized
Cold weather is here, and there are many different considerations that you need to make when protecting different aspects of your landscaping and hardscaping against the elements. Fences are surprisingly resilient, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t need to prepare for snow and ice. How can you winterize your fence? (more…)
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Why a Fence Replacement is Best Done During Winter
If your fence has seen better days, you may be watching the weather forecast and simply crossing your fingers that the most recent wintery mix on the radar doesn’t do it in for good. All you can do is hold out for the spring, because everyone knows you can’t replace a fence in the winter, right? Wrong! Winter is actually a fine time to replace a fence – in fact, in can be one of the best times, if you can fit it in the right window. Read on to discover the unexpected benefits a new installation or fence replacement fence for your property. (more…)
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Why a Vinyl Fence is the Best Option for Winter
The cold weather is in full swing now, and that means you’ll be experiencing plenty of snow and hail as the weeks pass by. Even so, you might still be thinking about getting new installations done for your landscape, especially since many companies aren’t as busy during the winter season. One thing you might be thinking about getting is a new fence, but with so many materials to choose from, you might be struggling to determine what type of fence to get. We advise that you use vinyl fencing, especially during winter. Today, we’ll be explaining why getting a vinyl fence is a smart choice for the winter season. (more…)
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Making Sure Your Fencing Can Endure the Snow
During the winter, it’s to be expected that snow is going to come up in your forecast at some point. This can impact many aspects of your outdoor landscape, including any fence you have. You want your fence to be as prepared as it can be before snow starts to fall. Today, we’re going to explain what can be done to help your fencing endure whatever snow may fall. (more…)
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How to Properly Remove Snow From Your Fence
In the United States, we’ll be dealing with snow while the winter season is in full motion. This means your yard is going to likely be covered in a white blanket of it at some point this season. This is perfectly fine for the most part, but some parts of your yard are best without snow, and your fence is one such area. Today, we will review the best ways to get snow off of your fence. (more…)
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Installing A Fence In The Winter
Some people might think that installing a fence in the winter is a bad or unusual idea. However, installing a fence in the winter is actually a common practice! Unless the ground where you’re placing your fence is completely frozen, you can install a fence during the winter with little to no issue. Here are some reasons installing a fence during the winter is a good idea.
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Getting Your Fence Ready For Winter
With the cold temperatures outside it may seem like winter is already here, but it’s still a couple weeks away. This means that you still have time to get your fence ready for the season before its most harsh conditions come. Here are a few steps you can take to make sure that your fence stays in good condition through the winter.