It’s monsoon season upon us, and with it come the inevitable troubles you gotta safeguard your home against. Now, one of the biggest problems homeowners will face when there’s extreme weather, especially during strong winds and downpours, is ensuring their fences can literally and figuratively weather the storm. That’s why we’re here today to offer y’all a bunch of tips and tricks to help your fence remain stable in unstable weather. So, without further ado, let’s get going~
Here’s What To Look For On Your Fences Before Storms And Heavy Rain Seasons Arrive
Before you do anything else, you gotta inspect the state of your fence to see what could go wrong. Granted, it’s impossible to account for every eventuality, but sometimes, a simple look will tell you all you need to know about how your fence will hold up. So, with that in mind, let’s go over the basics.
Shaky/Loose Panels
If your fences are shaking and panels look and feel like they’ll fall over any second when you touch them, it’s a sign you need to tighten them up and add more protective measures like coats of paint or adding concrete flooring at the base to strengthen their roots.
Rust And Squeaking Sounds
If your fences are of metal, there’s a good chance that rust build-up will be visible and if there are squeaky sounds every time you give your fence a budge. If that’s happening, you need to immediately contact a professional fence company near you to treat it for rust and further bolster the fence’s integrity.
You can clean up the rust yourself with a wire brush or sandpaper, scrap off the rusted areas, and then spray on zinc-galvanized paint after priming the fence. But if it’s a hassle, get the pros to do it for you.
Visible Signs Of Damage, Like Cracks, Tears Or Rotting
If there are cracks and tears on your fence, then you need to get those fixed asap by doubling the layer of the panel and enforcing it. But if you see rot on the fence, then it’s time to replace those panels, and if the rot has spread to a majority portion of the fence, then you gotta replace the whole fence, sadly.
What Is The Secret To Having A Good Fence?
Honestly, if you do regular maintenance, check for signs of decay and promptly treat it, then reinforce your fences with the proper precautions, your fence will be good enough to brave any storm of strong weather.
