It’s International Women’s Day.

Here’s a shout out to all women (our mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, friends) for everything you do.

Thank you.

And as our mother likes to remind us, “Remember to set your clocks ahead 1-hour this weekend for Daylight Savings Time.”

Pictured: Tahoe’s corrugated steel privacy fence with redwood framing in Tahoma (El Dorado & Placer Counties) that one of our daughters helped to build.

Stout Construction

It’s been a while since Tahoe’s done highway guard rail. The South Lake Tahoe Airport, and Antelope Valley Wellness Center in Coleville, are the most recent that come to mind.

But our crews diligently completed the stout construction of this project in Fernley (Lyon County.) The guard rail is to help vehicle traffic, mainly school buses, navigate a curved section of road adjacent to a drainage ditch.

Since no angle or radius was detailed in the plans provided, Tahoe was responsible for the design and build of the rail to match the roadway. Our crews did a great job on the construction and fit.

Winding Down the Work Week

Already the last weekend of February.
At the tail end of Winter.
And Tahoe’s crews are winding down the work week with this ornamental iron fence in Minden (Douglas County.)

This black, regal-style iron winds around the meandering sidewalk in front of the new Great Basin Brewing Co. location there.

Lock In the Love

Lock in the love this Valentine’s. Let those you care about know how special they are to you.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Pictured: Chain link security gate with panic hardware and Valentine’s heart cut from redwood slatted privacy wire in Mound House (Lyon County.) 2024

Love Mania

60-years ago today, the “Beatles” debuted on American TV with Ed Sullivan.

America cemented its love mania with the “Beatles” when they played their 1st song on the show, “All My Lovin.” Seems fitting with Valentine’s Day coming this next week.

If you’re expecting manic crowds of America’s lovesick teenagers, or whatever (we’re not judgmental,) look into protecting your property perimeter. Like this 8-ft high, Guardian-style ornamental iron with a screened, access gate Tahoe’s crews installed in Reno (Washoe County.)

Groundhog Day Again

The Bill Murray movie has forever changed how we think about today. And if you didn’t already know, it’s Groundhog Day again.

And if you believe in this sort of thing, the groundhog didn’t see its shadow. Spring is coming early, even though we’re expecting another big storm this weekend. Maybe it’s a Spring storm.

Tahoe’s crews are also feeling a little deja vu today. They’re working on another biofuel farm project, similar to this one pictured in Yerington (Lyon County.)

The fence is almost 2,000 linear feet of 7-foot high, all black chain link with 6-strands of barbed wire. And gates. There are lots of big gates. Big enough to truck whatever they want through.

WINDS (When In Nevada Does’t Stop?)

You may have noticed it’s been a bit breezy this January. The winds have felt like they weren’t ever going to stop.

This past weekend NV Energy reported that Northern Nevada had an 18-hour, high-wind event. And the National Weather Service recorded 79 mph winds in the Jacks Valley area. The week before nearly 90 mph winds were recorded in Washoe Valley.

For perspective, the National Hurricane Center classifies a category 1 hurricane as having sustained winds of 74 to 95 mph.

All of us at Tahoe Fence hope everyone impacted by the recent storms are safe and doing alright.

If you need our services for downed fence repair or replacement, rest assured we’re working to get to everyone who has contacted us.

Pictured: Before and after of wind damaged vinyl privacy fence repaired by Tahoe in Silver Springs (Lyon County.)

Gates Don’t Go with Snow

We received a little bit of snow this week. In fact, we’re still digging out. It’s a good reminder that gates don’t go with snow.

Whether your gates are manually operated or automated, they work best and are less trouble if the snow is cleared away. Just like you clear your windows before moving your car, you should do the same with your gates. Clear their path of travel.

If you use your gate as a plow, you could damage the hardware and the gate. If it’s an automated gate, you’ll void any warranties on the operator and could create a dangerous situation using the gate as a plow.

Lubricate moving parts with a water repellent product to help reduce seizing in cold temps. For swing gates that means lubricating hinges and latches. On a slide gate, that could mean lubricating either the gate tracks or gate frame, wheels, and latches.

And if you have an automated gate, make sure operators, accessories, chains, etc. are clear of snow and ice as well.

Pictured: Arched, ornamental drive gates with pad-mounted, swing gate operators in South Lake Tahoe (El Dorado County.)

First Snow

Winter may bring cold temperatures and darker days, but it also brings nights spent by the fire, seasonal activities, and nothing more magical than the year’s first snow.

We can prepare for the weather by wearing warm layers and keeping vehicles prepped for the elements. This is exactly what Tahoe’s crews are doing while working outside.

Tahoe Fence hopes everyone is staying safe and ready for the year’s first snowstorms.

Pictured: Black, steel-frame gates with 1×8 redwood boards. Boards are double-faced and overlapping while inset into the frames at Kings Beach (Placer County.)