If you are thinking about adding a fence to your property, beginning your planning now will ensure you get the fence you want when you want it. Fence type, material, and purpose are critical issues to consider for a new fence, but timing also should be a big part of your decision. Your local Northeast Ohio fence contractor will always encourage you to work ahead.
Your fencing needs
The purpose of your fence will play a big role in the style and material you choose as you plan your project. If you want a privacy fence, your best materials will be wood or vinyl. A security fence is best constructed of steel or aluminum. Depending upon the location of a security fence, your choices will be chain link or a wrought iron style.
If you are like most homeowners, you want your fence project completed so that your family can enjoy the summer months. The more planning you accomplish in the fall and winter, the better your opportunity to enjoy your newly fenced yard. Take time now to mark property lines, talk to neighbors about borders, and adjust your landscaping to accommodate the construction.
Building your fence
Yes, you can build your fence in the winter, and your Northeast Ohio fence builder will encourage you to do so. That’s because spring and summer are extremely busy, as most homeowners begin thinking about adding fencing when the weather changes and they anticipate warm weather activities.
Talk to your local fencing professional about taking your planning a step further into installation. Many contractors will offer discounts during the slower cold weather season if you are able to commit to winter fence installation.
If you must wait until spring, get on your contractor’s schedule now so you can ensure your fence project begins as soon as the weather breaks and you have a completed fence for the summer months.
Benefits of winter installation
Scheduling your fence project for winter installation provides more than a cost savings. Your project also may be completed in a shorter amount of time with less disruption to your yard and landscaping, thanks to firmer ground and dormant plants.
If you are planning on building a wood fence, winter installation provides some additional benefits. New wood fences tend to weather better with less warping during colder months. The two to six months after installation needed to let fresh wood dry before treating it is also perfectly placed in the cool late winter and early spring. This allows you to treat with protectant from sun and heat before the peak summer months expose your new fence to harmful UV rays.
With the only constraint being temperatures falling below 25 degrees, getting your fence project on the schedule for a winter installation may be the best decision you make this holiday season.
If you are considering a fence for your yard this upcoming spring and summer season, contact Thomas Fence today for more information about your ideal fence and professional installation. Click here for details about all Thomas’s fencing products.