Living in Townsville means severe weather is something property owners need to prepare for.
Homes, sheds, vegetation, outdoor structures and fencing can all be affected by high winds and storms.
Rather than claiming that a particular residential fence is “cyclone-proof”, the more useful question is whether the existing fence is in reasonable condition before severe weather arrives.
Existing Condition Matters
An older timber fence may have spent years exposed to sun, rain, humidity, insects and changing ground conditions.
Before storm season, walk the length of the fence and look for obvious deterioration or movement.
Signs worth investigating include:
Significantly leaning sections
Unstable posts
Badly deteriorated timber
Loose or damaged components
Ground movement
Changes to an adjoining retaining wall
A fence that is already significantly deteriorated deserves attention regardless of the approaching weather.
Look at the Whole Fence Line
Preparing for severe weather isn't only about the fencing itself.
Overhanging branches, unstable vegetation and loose items around the fence can also cause damage.
Potential tree hazards should be handled by an appropriately qualified contractor.
The objective isn't to guarantee that a fence will survive a cyclone.
No responsible contractor can guarantee how an ordinary residential fence will perform during every severe weather event.
The objective is to identify obvious existing deterioration rather than entering storm season with problems that were already present.
Timber Versus Other Fencing Materials
Different fencing systems can behave differently under extreme conditions, and severe weather can damage many types of outdoor structures.
Take Pride Landscaping specialises in timber paling fencing because it is a practical and versatile boundary fencing solution that suits many Townsville homes and works well alongside the retaining walls we regularly construct.
We don't market timber fencing as cyclone-proof.
Instead, our focus is on professional construction and providing a fencing solution suited to the individual property.
Fences Above Retaining Walls
If your fence sits above a retaining wall, inspect the whole area.
A leaning fence may be a fencing problem.
However, if the retaining wall underneath has also begun moving or leaning, there may be a larger issue that needs assessment.
Replacing only the fence may not address what is happening below it.
After a Significant Storm
Once conditions are safe, inspect your property for changes.
Look for movement that wasn't present beforehand, impact damage, fallen vegetation or changes in the surrounding ground.
Photographs taken before and after severe weather can also be useful when identifying new damage.
Replacing an Older Timber Fence
If your fence is already extensively deteriorated or leaning across multiple sections, replacement may be worth considering rather than continuing to repair an ageing structure.
Take Pride Landscaping specialises in timber paling fencing throughout Townsville and surrounding areas.
We also construct retaining walls and undertake earthworks, allowing us to assess projects involving changing ground levels, difficult access or retaining walls beneath fencing.
Request a Timber Fencing Quote
If you're considering replacing an existing timber paling fence, contact Take Pride Landscaping to arrange an onsite measure and quote.
Take Pride Landscaping
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