We've seen a lot of rain this winter, but what happens if it snows? Cold months can pose harsh conditions for your wooden fence. Here's some simple tips for protecting it:
Clean out the spaces between your fence posts. When fallen debris, such as snow and leaves, becomes trapped, additional moisture will build where the wood is weaker - causing it to becoming moldy or rot.
Keep the cement footing of your fence free of debris and dirt, as well. Allowing moisture to build up at the bottom can cause soil to shift, which in turn will cause the fence to shift. Without proper care you may notice the structure of your fence is out of line come the spring.
Trim back your branches. Keeping limbs that hang over your fence short will prevent damage to your fence from falling. When snow builds up, tree bark becomes weaker and could potentially wreck the structure of your fence if it breaks off.
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