Did you know that mechanical snow removal costs about 100 times more than trapping snow with fence? According to a study conducted by the National Research Council Strategic Highway Research Program,
A well-planned snow fence program can provide a solution to blowing snow problems, and can be an excellent long-term investment. In the 1970s, the Wyoming Department of transportation reduced snow and ice removal costs by more than one-third ... Data available from the Wyoming study shows that storing snow with snow fences costs three cents a ton over the 25-year life of the fence, compared to three dollars a ton for moving it.Later on in the report, advantages of post-supported snow fence, such as our plastic snow fence, are mentioned:
AdvantagesThankfully, distributors and retailers have been preparing for this season by building their inventories of Tenax Snow Fence. If you need information on where to buy, please contact our customer service at 1.866.356.8495. To see the snow fence that we have to offer, please view this brochure and contact us with any questions!
- Occupies least land area
- Suitable for any height of fencing
- Less susceptible to damage by snow creep on steep slopes
- Suitable for permafrost soils
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