How To Install Snow Fence

Following are installation instructions for snow fence.

How to install snow fence. Our driveway runs mostly north to south with a bend that angles southwest. Remember you re installing a fence which will have to handle strong winds at times and the weight of snow pushing against it. A well planned snow fencing program can save time and money. Installing a seasonal snow fence is an easy process though it does require some strength to get it done.

Snow fence should be installed upwind of the area that you want to keep clear. Bury the fence posts 1 3 of their height and place them no more than 8 feet 2 5 meters apart source. Set up the plastic mesh against the posts. Extend the fence far enough in both directions to intercept blowing snow from drifts.

When the snow is at rest the particles freeze together making a smooth snow drift. Snow fencing reduces the wind speed causing most blowing snow to fall behind the barrier. We put the snow fence parallel to the driveway to the west and northwest along the path of the driveway. For instance our winds come mostly out of the west and north.

Here s how you can install a seasonal snow fence on your property.