Winter is right around the corner and while a certain number of Texas homeowners may not deal with much snow, fence contractors do recommend prepping some fences for the cold weather.
Different fences are affected by the lowering temperatures in different ways.
Keep any fencing installation in Texas in its best condition throughout the cold season by minding these helpful tips!
1. Trim Trees After Dormancy
Texas experiences some weird wintertime weather, including the occasional ice storm or snow flurries.
When the temperatures dip below freezing, it is not uncommon for fences to be seriously damaged when branches fall from unkempt trees.
Tree branches laden with ice can cause serious damage to PVC, which becomes brittle in cold weather, as well as traditional wood and even some aluminum fencing.
To protect against this risk, fence contractors suggest having trees professionally pruned in the late fall or early winter to reduce the chance of limbs falling and damaging fences.
2. Apply Waterproofing to Wood Fences
With temperatures fluctuating in and out of the freezing zone during the Texas winter, rain is still common as is the formation of frost and ice on fence surfaces.
Even in winter, this moisture can promote mold and algae growth and increase wood rot.
A great way to protect wood fencing from this type of deterioration is to have it washed and then waterproofed in the late fall before the consistently cold weather sets in.
A coating of waterproofing will protect wood fences through the winter and into the wet springtime without the effects of organic growth.
3. Clear Away Dead Leaves Around Fences
Another issue that can promote rot and moisture-related problems around any type of fence is dead leaves piled up along the bottom of the fencing.
Decaying leaves collected along the bottom of fencelines throughout the winter can significantly rot away the bottoms of wooden privacy fences, promote rusting of aluminum and iron fencing, and even rot the wooden posts used inside PVC installations.
Clearing away all dead and decaying leaves and vegetation before winter sets in and mowing grass short along the fence line eliminates this problem.
4. Make Needed Fencing Repairs
The last thing any Texas homeowner wants to deal with in the dead of winter is fencing problems that might require repairing.
Fortunately, local fence contractors can help homeowners avoid problems like broken rails, leaning panels, and other problems that affect the fence and reduce home security with a fall inspection to check for damage that should be repaired.
Partner With A Fence Company To Prepare for Texas Winter
Whether in need of a good fence cleaning and waterproofing before winter or some repairs should be made, Texas homeowners can protect their fences with a little bit of pre-season TLC.
A local fence contractor can get any fencing installation in great shape to withstand the cold snap and prevent the conditions that can damage it.
Keep residential fencing functional and protected with a little extra preparation as the temperatures start to dip in Texas!
