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Hurricane Ian and Fences

As you are aware, Hurricane IAN will affect Central Florida somehow. The question is how bad. IAN is likely to be a Cat 1 or tropical storm. We at Paramount Fencing encourage you to understand that old saying, "An Ounce of Prevention is Worth A Pound of Cure."  

 It is time to protect your investment. If you have a Paramount Fencing fence, it was built beautiful, built strong, and by ASTM standards. It is time to see how it will stand up to hurricane-force winds. If you don’t have a fence built by Paramount Fencing, that ok.  Here are a few things that will help protect your investment. They will be the difference between the insurance company picking up the tab or the repair cost coming directly out of your pocket. They are listed below: 

 Helpful Hurricane Fence Hints:

1. Video or take pictures of your fence before the storm. Make sure you document all stretches both inside and out. You should do this with your home as well.

2. If you have a wood fence, secure the gate by taking a foot-long piece of 2" x 4": Connect the gate to the latch posts at both the top and bottom. Use screws. If you can, fold the gate, so it touches the fence line and screws it against the fence with 4" screws.

3. If you have a vinyl fence, remove the ¾" bolt from the outer portion of the top and bottom hinges. Slide the gate off and store those gates in the garage. Check your post caps. If loose, take the caps off and place them in the garage.

4. If you have an aluminum fence, place a bungee cord around the gate on the latch side.

5. Make sure you check the fence where it meets the house. Make sure the fence is attached to the house. If it is not, 90-degree angle bracket and connect the fence to the house. It will be the difference between the Insurance company viewing the fence as an attached or detached structure.

6. If you have a stretch of fence line that is standalone or not attached to the fence line, brace it. Bracing can be accomplished by taking a 2" x 4" about two feet long and placing it at a 45-degree angle, one end buried in the ground and one end attached to the post with a screw.

7. If you have a pool, even if it has a screen enclosure, please purchase an orange plastic safety fence from the home improvement store. It will be hard to find after the storm.

After The Storm: 

Understand, as a previous customer; you will always have priority over new customers. Please text my cell phone. If you are a new customer please text the office at (407)341.2720 or email general@paramountfencing.com. Ensure you include your name, address, and a photo of the damages after the storm. I promise we will work diligently to fix your fence once the Hurricane passes. 

 Last, my team will be here to help in any way possible. Even if you need assistance cutting fallen trees and removing debris, we are here to help. We have tractors and chainsaws. In the meantime, stay safe. Be kind to one another. This one is going to be nasty