Windbreak Fencing Dearborn, MI

What is the best material for a windbreak fence?

The optimal wind fence building material for your property depends on factors like budget, durability needs, desired opacity/transparency and aesthetics.

Top-performing privacy fence materials for wind barriers include pressure-treated wood, PVC, composite wood polymer blends, aluminum, steel and even living windbreaks using fast-growing trees or shrubs. Our fence specialists help identify the ideal windbreak material choice for your unique specifications and conditions during a custom consultation.

How long does a windbreak fence last?

Properly installed wind barriers from quality fence materials last 15-25 years on average with proper maintenance.

Key longevity factors include using weather-resistant posts/framing matched to local conditions, following code footings depths, using robust fastening systems on slat attachments, and applying protective stains/sealants to wood wind fences.

Our expert crews optimize these durability considerations so your windbreak fence delivers lasting protection.

Can I install a windbreak fence myself?

While DIY windbreak fence installation may seem easy, most homeowners find calculating wind dynamics, structural engineering concerns and meeting local permit/code regulations extremely difficult.

Mistakes in wind barrier placement, fence assembly, or footings can lead to early wind damage or even collapse. Our professional wind fence team handles all complex steps for you – delivering a windproof fence solution carefully engineered to endure nature’s gusts and gales.

How much space should there be between a windbreak fence and house?

Our windbreak fence engineers recommend leaving 3 to 5 feet between a home and wind barrier depending on roof style and height. This gap helps prevent damage from sudden wind direction changes while allowing some airflow against structures.

For garages, sheds or commercial buildings, we may advise closer wind fence placement if winds mainly blow from one direction. Proper spacing is crucial for performance, which our consultants determine through on-site analysis.

Can I install a windbreak fence on the property line?

Windbreak privacy fences under 6 feet high are typically permitted directly on rear and side property lines after filing an application. Taller barrier fences often require maintaining mandated setback distances from lot lines under local zoning laws.

As seasoned fence professionals, we handle the complete application and approval process with the city on your behalf, then position your new wind-blocking fence in full compliance.

What percentage of wind is blocked by a windbreak fence?

Depending on height and material porosity, an engineered wind barrier fence cuts wind speed by 50 to 80% in the protected zone on the leeward side.

This significant reduction in gust intensity translates into a more comfortable backyard environment safe for furniture, play equipment, snow storage and other uses. Our custom wind fencing solutions are meticulously designed to reduce wind velocities in problematic areas by up to 70% or more, giving you full use of your property.

Do windbreak fences reduce heating costs?

Yes, wind protection fences can noticeably reduce winter heat loss and energy bills according to scientific studies. Strategically placed wind barriers divert freezing winds from striking your home’s walls, windows and roof.

Less cold external air touching the building envelope means less conducted heat escaping your well-insulated indoor spaces. Our expert crew helps determine optimal wind fence alignment to shield vital areas from prevailing cold winds.

What is the minimum height for a good windbreak fence?

We recommend a minimum 6-foot tall wind barrier fence to effectively block ground-level winds in typical residential settings. Minimum windbreak height varies by property – tall 2-story homes may need 8-foot fences for full protection.

Commercial sites with constant heavy winds require custom engineered extra-tall wind fences up to 16 feet high! Our windbreak installers survey your conditions then specify the ideal fence height to shelter your yard or building’s wind-prone weak spots.

Will a windbreak fence blow over?

Not if your wind barrier fence is properly designed and built to withstand anticipated wind speeds! After surveying your site’s wind exposures, our fence engineers factor wind load physics, environmental conditions and microclimate data into specifying robust windbreak structural components.

We only install fence posts/frames, braces and durable slats capable of withstanding peak local wind pressures. And we always meet or exceed municipal wind fence building codes too. You can enjoy complete confidence in your wind barrier’s wind-withstanding integrity.