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How To Protect Your Fence From Storm and Wind Damage

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Protecting Your Fence from Wind and Storm Damage

Living on the Gulf Coast, spring brings the promise of warmer weather, blooming flowers, and, unfortunately, unpredictable storms. As homeowners, it’s crucial to prepare our properties for whatever spring sends our way, including wind, rain, and sometimes even hail. One area that’s often overlooked in storm preparation is our home’s fencing, which can be susceptible to damage if not properly maintained or reinforced. Here are some essential tips to protect your outdoor investment and ensure it weathers any storm!

Trim Trees Near the Fence

Preventing storm fence damage often involves addressing fallen tree limbs that crush sections of the fence. Take proactive measures by removing overhanging tree limbs. If these limbs extend from a neighbor’s tree, consider discussing their removal. Additionally, inspect your trees regularly to ensure they are healthy and not at risk of uprooting during heavy storms.

Remove Large Yard Objects

Before a storm hits, it’s important to secure everything in your yard that could become a projectile in strong winds. This includes patio furniture, trash containers, grills, flowerpots, and hanging chimes or lights. Properly securing these items can help prevent severe damage to your fence, cars, and home.

Repair Loose Posts and Sections

When a storm is approaching, it’s crucial to address any procrastinated fence repairs promptly. Loose or damaged fence posts are particularly vulnerable to high winds. Remove and re-bury any posts that have started to lift out of the ground due to prior storm damage. Additionally, repair loose boards on both wood and vinyl fences, as they can become projectiles during a storm, posing a hazard.

Secure Your Gates

Secure your gates with a padlock or chain before a storm hits. Strong winds can cause gate doors to slam against your fence or house, leading to significant damage. If possible, remove and store easily detachable gates in your garage until the storm has passed to prevent potential harm.

Need Professional Assistance?

If you think it’s time for a fencing upgrade, choose the most trusted fence installation company in Mobile, Alabama! At Major League Fencing, we offer a wide range of high-quality fence options designed to withstand high winds and potential storm damage. By choosing a wind-resistant fence and properly maintaining it, you can have peace of mind knowing that your property is protected even during severe weather conditions!

Get in Touch with Major League Fencing of Mobile, Alabama, Today!

Call Major League Fencing of Mobile, Alabama, for your fencing needs. We have years of experience in the fencing industry and can offer you the best in ornamental steel, chain link, wooden fences, and more. Our dedicated teams of fencing professionals are highly trained, skilled, and experienced in providing quality fence installations of any type. We’ll work with you to find a fence that best suits your needs and budget.

Contact Major League Fencing of Mobile, Alabama, at (251) 680-9397, or request a fence quote on our website!

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PostMaster+ is the only steel fence post on the market designed to be hidden from view.

Both sides of your fence will showcase beautiful cedar posts while the steel on the inside creates a durable, long-lasting fence.

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Steel posts protect your investment from damaging wind while cedar offers protection from bugs, rot, and warping. 

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PostMaster+ fences are designed for more than just presenting a seamless fence, it is an investment in peace of mind.

PostMaster+ is designed to not shrink, warp or rot like wood posts.

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Masonry fences are not only a durable way to protect your property, they are also beautiful. Adding a masonry fence is a great way to quickly add curb appeal to your property that will last for years. Unlike wood fences which can be susceptible to termites, mold and fungus, masonry fencing is naturally pest-proof, fire-proof, and low-maintenance.

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Security fences keep your property safe from trespassers and provide safety and protection to the area the fence encloses. A masonry fence creates a solid, protective barrier to ensure the security of your yard and your family.

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A noise reduction fence is an excellent way to create a relaxing, quieter environment for your yard. A masonry fence built between a noise source and your home provides an effective sound barrier and will reflect noise away from your yard – leaving you with a quiet oasis. 

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FenceTrac’s revolutionary, innovative fence system features one of the most modern, sleek designs on the market. Not only are these fences long-lasting, but they are also highly customizable as well as fashionable.

Stronger Trac Channels

FenceTrac U-channels are manufactured from 18-ga. roll-formed galvanized steel for superior strength and durability. This system is built to be long-lasting and customizable to match any yard.

Durable Metal Frame

FenceTrac comes in with a durable textured matte black powder coat finish consisting of a multi-stage process of industrial, weather-resistant finish. The sturdy metal frame creates a stronger, longer-lasting fence. FenceTrac’s metal frame is also compatible for fencing sloped grades with precision. 

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Want to create a super durable fence that’s as unique as you? With a FenceTrac system you can pair their patented, durable U-channels with the infill that best fits your style. FenceTrac is designed to be used with nearly any type of rigid infill, so you can create the exact look you want.

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The power of the outdoors has met its match. Trex is engineered to endure decades of foul weather and foot traffic…with the warranty coverage to prove it. 

With our 25-Year Limited Residential Warranty, you can rest assured that your backyard investment is well protected.

Good Neighbor Fence

Unlike most fence types that have a “good side” and a “bad side,” with your Trex fence, you will get the same beautiful finish on either side. No unsightly picket defects or exposed support railings. A Trex fence is beautiful no matter what side of the fence you are on. 

Low-Maintenance

Trex fencing can be cleaned easily with a regular garden hose . If you get a little mildew from moisture or shady conditions, you can use a mild dish soap and then spray off the fence with a garden hose. Trex fences are very easy to clean and typically only require it semi-annually,  making them a great option for low-maintenance fencing.

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Trex eco-friendly composite fencing is made from an innovative blend of 96% recycled wood and plastic—that’s almost the whole thing. Trex fencing led the way green fencing more than 20 years, well before green was a buzzword. Because in the end, all of us want to look out on our fences and know that we’ve done our part. As one of the largest plastic recyclers in the U.S., Trex saves 400 million pounds of plastic and wood from landfills each year.

Stronger Fencing

Compared to wood, vinyl fencing is much stronger. Vinyl fencing is flexible and durable, which helps vinyl out-perform wood fencing in windy conditions and with environmental exposure to UV rays and weather.

More Options Available

Vinyl fencing is available in a wide variety of configurations to match any property, home, or purpose. Iconic, white vinyl picket fences give a feel of classic Americana with that white-picket-fence-style. Darker vinyl fences can be installed to make a space look more elegant or modern. From short picket to tall privacy, vinyl fencing can be designed to enhance your backyard or business.

Easy to Clean

Vinyl fencing can be cleaned easily with a regular garden hose. If you get a little mildew from moisture or shady conditions, you can use a mild dish soap and then spray off the fence with a garden hose. Vinyl fences are very easy to clean, making them a great option for low-maintenance fencing.

Beautiful Vinyl Fences

Vinyl fences are a bright, bold fence choice. Available in a variety of colors, vinyl fencing can be installed in a many configurations to help you enhance the beauty of your property. And, because vinyl isn’t as porous as wood, vinyl fences retain their color and finish much longer than wood fencing so you can enjoy your fence for years to come.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

At Major League Fencing, we believe in providing complete customer satisfaction and high-quality craftsmanship. That’s why each fence we build includes a one year workmanship warranty.

High Security Fencing

Maintaining a secure perimeter is your first line of defense against potential threats. A metal fence from Major League Fencing serves as a visual deterrent backed with heavy metal components that give a higher level of protection compared to traditional alternatives.

Coated Galvanized Steel

All of Major League’s metal fences are coated inside and out. Our galvanized metal framework is subjected to a multi-stage pre-treatment/wash, followed by a duplex cathodic electrocoat system consisting of an epoxy primer, which significantly increases corrosion protection, and an acrylic topcoat, which provides the protection necessary to withstand adverse weathering effects.

Seamless Design

Our metal fence panels are fabricated through a welding technique that combines laser and fusion technology to create a virtually invisible structural connection at every picket to rail intersection. 

Major League Fence’s expertly crafted construction is unmatched in strength and durability.

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A benefit of choosing Major League to install your chain link fence is that we use only the most durable posts and hardware.

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Nice Finishing Caps

At Major League, we pride ourselves on putting in the little details that make your fence unique to you. Ask your representative about adding premium finishing caps to your Chain Link fence project.

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At Major League Fence Company, we believe it’s important to go the extra mile in every detail of your fence project.

Customize your fence project by asking about our add-ons we offer: decorative post caps, trim, and custom railings.

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Much like our fence pickets, Major League Fencing takes care to only build with rails with minor defects. Taking the time to use premium fence materials helps ensure your family can enjoy the security and privacy of your new fence for years to come.

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All high-quality posts are built to ensure that your fence stands strong for years to come.

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