What Is a Snow Fence?
You’ve heard of fences serving various needs, including for security, privacy, and aesthetics, but have you ever heard of a snow fence? The concept of the snow fence is very useful as it helps redirect snow so that it piles up in a more convenient area of your property. When properly installed, snow fences will greatly reduce the amount of time you’ll have to spend shoveling and plowing your property in the winter. Check out this breakdown for more information on the very helpful snow fence.
History
The concept of the snow fence is anything but new; in fact, people have been using snow fences in some form or another for thousands of years. There is even evidence that a similar device was used near the famous Stonehenge site. Many snowy areas throughout the United States get a lot of use out of snow fences, particularly in Wyoming along the highway, Interstate 80.
How It Works
The slats that snow fences are constructed with work to slow down the wind. As wind passes over the fence, it will drop off the snow that gets caught up in the gust along the way. This creates a snowdrift that accumulates downwind, to control the area where the snow will pile up, rather than ending up everywhere else on your property that you don’t need or want it to be.
Uses
Regions of the world that see a lot of wind and snow will get the most use of snow fences. They are particularly used for residential and commercial properties that feature a medium to large amount of land. They are even trusted to guard airports, railways, ranches, and ski resorts. For the most efficient use, it’s important that snow fences be installed in the right location. Snow fences should be installed upwind of the property from the area that you want to keep clear. Whether it’s a driveway or walking path, the fence will control where the snow piles up.
Residential Fences from Hercules Fence of Washington, DC
Hercules Fence DC has been providing homeowners with quality fences for over 50 years. We are well equipped to meet your needs, whether they are residential or commercial. We have extensive experience working with families and pet owners to keep the most important members of their home safe, so call us today about installing a new pet fence for your family. Contact us by giving us a call at 301-441-1600 or visiting us online. To see examples of our work, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Flickr.
