Fencing Company Elmendorf TX | Call HW6 Farm and Ranch Fencing Services

In Elmendorf, the primary cause is sustained high winds from spring squalls and winter fronts, which create leverage on loose or rotten pickets and panels. HW6 prevents blowouts by using heavy-duty post anchors embedded deeper into the soil (at least 24 inches) and installing thicker 5/4-inch pickets with extra galvanized nails. For existing fences, we can retrofit a wind-break system using horizontal bracing and tension wire to reduce panel wobble before the next big gust arrives.

Look for three key signs: (1) leaning posts that have shifted in the dry Bexar County ground, (2) loose or missing top rails—especially on west-facing stretches that bear the brunt of our winds, and (3) gaps between the bottom board and the soil where air can funnel under and lift panels. If you spot any of these, don't wait for a blowout. Give us a call, and we’ll come out to tighten, rebrace, or replace the weak spots before the next storm rolls through.

Absolutely. For properties near I-37 and other exposed areas around Elmendorf, we recommend upgrading to a heavy-gauge “wind fence” design. This includes sinking posts in concrete and adding an extra 2x4 horizontal rail at the center of each panel to distribute wind load. We can also replace solid panels with windscreen-grade fabric or spaced-picket designs that allow air to pass through, reducing blowout risk entirely. It’s a local solution built for local weather patterns.