Winter fence installation offers several advantages, including lower material costs, shorter wait times, and better customer service due to reduced seasonal demand. Cooler temperatures also help wood materials dry more evenly, reducing warping and extending the fence’s lifespan. Installing in winter allows the ground to recover naturally before spring, leaving your yard looking its best when warm weather returns.
Now, we do need to mention this information can be based on location because the weather is a factor.
We are a fence contractor located in the Nashville, TN area, but we would imagine that all or most other areas have some sort of up or down season for fence installation.
With that being said, building a fence in the winter is the best for many reasons, including some you might not be aware of.
Key Takeaways
Winter is said to be the best time and the cheapest season to install a fence, especially for a wood fence like the pressure-treated pine wood type, because during its drying process in its cooler weather, it reduces warping and twisting.
Due to the decreased demand, surplus materials, and frequent discounts or specials, fence installation costs do tend to be lower in winter.
Winter does offer shorter wait times for installation and much more responsive customer service due to less busy schedules for contractors.
To build a fence in the winter is better for the property because this will give the ground damage time to settle before spring comes, and it will allow grass to recover and grow back more effectively.
While there is never a wrong time for fence installation, the off-season provides distinct advantages in fence cost, quality fencing, and the timing for residential or commercial properties in the Nashville, TN, area.
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Some Big Reasons Why the Wintertime Is the Best Time to Build a Fence
1. Wood fence material performs better when the weather is cooler.
This is mainly directed toward pressure-treated pine fences but can involve other types of fence material. Often when wood is installed, it can be wet and will go through a natural drying-out process (this is why you wait to stain and/or seal your fence).
During this process there can be some movement in the wood material. If the wood is allowed to dry out slower, then there tends to be less moving, warping, and twisting than other times of the year.
We experience more warping issues in the hot summer months because the wood is zapped by the heat and dries out very quickly.
2. The overall fence installation often costs less.
During the winter months fewer fences are being installed, which causes a surplus, and materials are most likely to drop in price during this time, not to mention coupons or specials that are often run during the slower winter months.
3. Skip the line; shorter wait time for fence installs.
In the winter season fewer fences are being installed. Therefore, you will always have a shorter wait time if you are installing in-stock standard material.
Special order material can take a long time to get, no matter what time of year it is.
4. Better, more responsive customer service.
Fence companies are a seasonal business, and as always with seasonal businesses, it is difficult to hire enough manpower for the busy seasons when a lot of the year they are slow.
In most cases a seasonal business will be overmanned in the down seasons and understaffed in the busy season, which helps with a faster and more responsive customer service experience.
5. Better for your property.
When a fence is installed, there is a lot of walking back and forth; dirt is dug up and then spread out down the fence line or hauled away.
Just like any kind of construction, fence installation causes some damage to the ground, and it can take time for the grass and ground to recuperate.
If this is done in the winter, the grass is already dead; once the ground is settled and springtime arrives, the grass will be able to take over in a better way and will look much better for your next barbecue, especially if grass seed is sown.
FAQs on Winter Fence Nashville
Can you put a fence in during the winter?
Yes, it is possible to install a fence during wintertime. In fact, it's the best time because of particular benefits in the colder months. Fence contractors are still able to continue installing fences, though weather and soil conditions still vary by location.
What fence materials perform best in cold weather?
Pressure-treated pine wood shows that it performs well, as it reduces warping and twisting during the drying process.
Does installing a fence in winter save money or time compared to other seasons?
Yes, winter fence installations often save more money as fence demand decreases and provide the opportunity for open discounts. Don't miss it!
What preparation or special equipment is needed during winter fence installation?
In Nashville, TN, the frost line is very high and normally has no issues. At certain times we may add a mixture in the concrete to ensure the concrete sets correctly, but most years this is not needed.
Is winter the best time to schedule a residential fence install to avoid delays?
As fewer fence installations compete for fence contractors' availability, wintertime is often the best time to schedule, with shorter wait times and more responsive customer service.
Conclusion
There is not ever a wrong time to get a Fence Installed, but if you would like to take advantage of these benefits, consider making your next fence install purchase in the off season.
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