Tips for Getting Your Fence Winter Ready

With autumn just around the corner, the days are getting shorter, and the weather is getting chillier. That means winter is looming and so it’s time to get our fences ready to take on the harsh British winter weather. Without the right precautions, rain and snow throughout the winter can cause serious damage to your fences, so it’s best to prepare now. In this post, we’ll give you a few quick tips to get your fences in Salisbury winter ready.

Shore up weak spots

It’s much easier to spot weak spots while the weather is still decent. Take a walk along your fence and fix any weak spots. This includes:

Damaged pickets
Protruding nails
Loose panels
Decaying posts
Rot or mould

Getting rid of these seemingly small issues now will make your fence much stronger to deal with harsher weather conditions. Even small issues can cause a fence to buckle under strong winds or snow, so it’s best to get those small jobs done now.

Waterproof your fence

You should waterproof your fence once a year to get it ready for the colder months. If you’ve never done it before or it has been years, now is the time to get it done.

Waterproofing helps stop rain, snow, and moisture soaking into the wood, which can cause weakness or mould to quickly become an issue.

You can pick up waterproofing paint, stain, or sealer in most local hardware stores. Or you can call us if you’d like it handled by professionals in the Salisbury area.

Clear leaves from your fence

When the weather is dry, leaves and other debris might not look like much of an issue. But as soon as these get damp, they trap moisture which can quickly lead to rot on your fence panels.

Sweep all leaves and other debris away and make sure your fences are clear ready for the cold weather to set in.

Remove low-hanging branches

Are there branches hanging over your fences? These are much more likely to break off and cause damage in the harsher winter weather.

To avoid this, trim back branches, trees, and large shrubs now. You’ll be thankful when the strong, gusty winds are causing branches to fall.

Need a new fence or help getting ready for winter?

Our team are experts in lumber fencing in Salisbury. We regularly install, repair, and maintain all types of fences for residential and commercial clients throughout the area.

Whether you’d like a new, sturdy fence to protect your property before the cold weather comes, or you’d like help with the maintenance of your existing fence to make sure it’s safe through the colder months, we can help.

Call us today to book a free, no-obligation consultation and we’ll give you our expert advice and a free quote: 07860 251 420