The Other Side of the Fence

The winter months in New England can be a lean time for fence installation and other outdoor-based businesses. But before you write off the season entirely, consider these tips for turning the “off-season” on and making winter one of your most productive times of the year!

Can you install fence in the winter? The short answer is yes! If you want to beat the crowd, prepare for winter weather, and maintain your privacy, winter can be the perfect time for your fence installation project.

Picket, chain link, vinyl, cedar. When people picture a fence, they usually imagine it made of one material, an indicator of its assumed strength and symmetry. And this can often be the case. But let’s think outside the box. 

Winter in New England can pack a wallop, and although AVO’s high quality of materials and workmanship enable our fences to withstand harsh weather better than the competition’s, there are some precautions you can take to help your fence stand tall and steady come spring. 

Creating a happy, healthy home environment for your family and pets extends to choosing natural landscaping products that do not contain pesticides or other chemicals that have the potential to contaminate your property. 

AVO’s unique Measure My Yard Calculator takes the guesswork out of estimating how much fencing your property needs.

When it comes to choosing a fence, contractors are often approached by a homeowners who want a fence they’ve seen online and love the look of. 

Jennifer Y. of Braintree, MA describes herself as a “demanding customer”, the type that likes to ask a lot of questions to figure out what she wants. 

Many home- and business owners see a fence for its utility-- a structure that will surround a pool, garden, or backyard for added security and privacy.