Most people only think of repairing damaged fencing or starting a new fence project between Spring and Fall. But right now during the harshest months of the year, it's a perfect time to sit down and plan out a new fence project, or inspect what damage has been done during the rest of the year, and make plans for repairs.
You know what they say about making plans. But try making plans when you are too busy to think, and you'll be glad to have a few slower months in the winter for walking the area you want to enclose and finding the issues you'll be dealing with soon. Tree stumps. Rocks. They stick out on the barren winter landscape, don't they?
Depending on your region, it's probably too cold to do any real fence work, but what about getting down your trusty tape measure and filling in a sketch with the details you need. Then you can begin looking for the kinds of fencing options for your job, and figure out if pre-made panels or building from scratch makes more sense.
You will want to consider the materials available for fencing in your part of the country. Remember that not all types of wood are suitable in all climates, due to issues with water or insects. Your local library, the internet, as well as various books and magazines all offer good advice as you conduct your research.
You'll want to begin thinking about your budget as well. What types of materials can you afford? Wood can vary in species and quality a great deal. And be sure to think about sealing a sub-grade wood, in order to prolong its serviceability.
Protecting your fence should also be a prime consideration, and fence post caps present an excellent and beautiful way of doing just that. In addition to being decorative, post caps protect the ends of posts from water and insect damage. Glue is recommended for installation, so it's best to do this on a warmer, pretty day.
This is a great time of the year to go out and inspect your fence and deck posts for damage. If you see swelling and or splitting of any kind then you know water or insects may have gotten into the posts. One of the harshest things that happen to these posts is a rain that has seeped into the wood then freezes and thaws. Every time the water inside the pots freezes it expands and causes the wood to be pushed out from the inside. Can you say split?
You might also consider other available materials options, such as vinyl or metal fencing. While not as widespread or inexpensive as some wooden fencing, there are advantages to each that make them well worth considering. Vinyl fencing can even closely resemble picket or privacy fence of the wood sort. So no matter what you go with, there is no doubt: NOW is the time to be thinking about your fence. - 16463
You know what they say about making plans. But try making plans when you are too busy to think, and you'll be glad to have a few slower months in the winter for walking the area you want to enclose and finding the issues you'll be dealing with soon. Tree stumps. Rocks. They stick out on the barren winter landscape, don't they?
Depending on your region, it's probably too cold to do any real fence work, but what about getting down your trusty tape measure and filling in a sketch with the details you need. Then you can begin looking for the kinds of fencing options for your job, and figure out if pre-made panels or building from scratch makes more sense.
You will want to consider the materials available for fencing in your part of the country. Remember that not all types of wood are suitable in all climates, due to issues with water or insects. Your local library, the internet, as well as various books and magazines all offer good advice as you conduct your research.
You'll want to begin thinking about your budget as well. What types of materials can you afford? Wood can vary in species and quality a great deal. And be sure to think about sealing a sub-grade wood, in order to prolong its serviceability.
Protecting your fence should also be a prime consideration, and fence post caps present an excellent and beautiful way of doing just that. In addition to being decorative, post caps protect the ends of posts from water and insect damage. Glue is recommended for installation, so it's best to do this on a warmer, pretty day.
This is a great time of the year to go out and inspect your fence and deck posts for damage. If you see swelling and or splitting of any kind then you know water or insects may have gotten into the posts. One of the harshest things that happen to these posts is a rain that has seeped into the wood then freezes and thaws. Every time the water inside the pots freezes it expands and causes the wood to be pushed out from the inside. Can you say split?
You might also consider other available materials options, such as vinyl or metal fencing. While not as widespread or inexpensive as some wooden fencing, there are advantages to each that make them well worth considering. Vinyl fencing can even closely resemble picket or privacy fence of the wood sort. So no matter what you go with, there is no doubt: NOW is the time to be thinking about your fence. - 16463
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