Each season represents a challenge for your fences, but winter is the one that puts them to the toughest test. Between bad weather, sub-zero temperatures, freezing and thawing, not to mention snow, it is no small task for the structures that mark out your property and keep you secure. It is essential to provide the right care to keep your fence for as long as possible. Our experts provide solutions to protect your fence in advance and help it thrive even in sub-zero temperatures.
Maintain your fences all year round
It is essential to take care of your fences throughout the year to make winter maintenance much easier. In fine weather, take the opportunity to clean them with the right solutions.
Rigid panel fencing
Made from galvanised steel, rigid panel fencing is easy to maintain with warm water and soap. However, you will need to be careful to use a non-abrasive sponge so as not to weaken your fence or create micro-scratches.
Aluminium fencing
Just like rigid panel fencing, aluminium fencing requires very little maintenance: simply warm water with soap and a non-abrasive sponge. However, remember to rinse to avoid soap marks, then dry with a chamois leather.
Wooden fencing
Wooden fencing requires special attention, and this will also depend on the type of wood you have chosen. Several solutions are available, including a microporous paint for wood to let the material breathe. By applying paint, you make cleaning the wood easier. If you simply want to clean it before winter, there are preventive cleaning products to help ensure the wood that makes up the fence does not suffer.
PVC fencing
For year-round maintenance, your PVC fence can be cleaned with warm soapy water, baking soda, and a non-abrasive sponge. With this method, it is recommended to rinse afterwards and dry with a chamois leather.
What maintenance is needed during winter?
By carrying out daily maintenance during the other seasons, you will make the job much easier when snow and cold weather arrive. When the first snow falls, you will need to walk around your installations to check whether any damage caused by the weight of the snow has appeared.
Of course, you will need to remove as much built-up snow and ice from your fences as possible, so as not to put additional strain on the material and also not to worsen the situation of a fence that is already damaged.
Keep an eye on the weather forecast
To stay prepared, we recommend following weather developments so you can adapt your tools and clear your fences in the best possible conditions without damaging them.
You will need to be alert to thawing, which can create pockets of water that may cause localised wear and weaken wooden fences, for example. To deal with this quickly, use drainage solutions so your wooden fence does not lose its effectiveness sooner than expected.
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