It Snowed

Forecast called for snow, and it snowed.

Not really a surprise since we are now in December. But what was a surprise this morning was everything was frozen solid at Tahoe’s yard. Including locks, panic hardware, automated gates, etc.

Here is a tip to help keep this from becoming a problem for you:

Lubricate metal locks and gate hardware (hinges/latches) with a little silicone spray or WD-40 right before the weather turns wet and cold. Even put some on sliding gate rails, cantilever gate frames, and operator chains. Whatever you can do to keep water/moisture from collecting and freezing on your locks and moving gate parts will be beneficial after the storm.

And if you have solar powered gate operators, make sure to sweep the snow off the solar panels. This will help keep the batteries charging in the sunlight if you keep the gate connected through the winter.

If a big snowstorm, or a series of storms, is on the horizon, consider leaving your automated gate in the open position. Then you can clear your driveway without the gate being in the way. When you’re done, the gate will have a clear path of travel.

Pictured: Tahoe’s yard in Mound House (Lyon County) with a literate snow removal.

Something To Be Said For Gratitude

It doesn’t feel like it’s almost the end of November. But next week is already Thanksgiving.

Tahoe recently had the opportunity to participate in several worthwhile projects. One of which was playground fencing (blue slatted wire) for the new Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley Early Learning Center in Yerington. A meaningful endeavor we were happy to work on.

There is definitely something to be said for gratitude, and Tahoe would like to express how much we appreciate our employees and customers. Our business is you.

Thank you and enjoy a healthy, happy Thanksgiving.

Thank You For Your Service

To all of our veterans and their families, you make us proud.

Thank you for your service.

Happy Veterans Day and may you all enjoy a safe, long weekend.

Pictured: Fence wood scraps made into shape of Nevada with burned Lake Tahoe outline and American flag colors.

Happy Nevada Day

We live and work here. So for us home means Nevada.

The majestic beauty of Lake Tahoe and the views from the top of Mt. Rose.
Exploring history in Virginia City.
Discovering forgotten treasures in Wadsworth. Witnessing Fall colors in Dayton.
Experiencing the tranquility of a winter sunset in the high desert.
Celebrating with friends and family at the parade in Carson City.
These are just some of the wonders we get to share in our immediate area.

If you are fortunate enough to have the holiday weekend off, enjoy it.

Happy Nevada Day (and Halloween) from all of us at Tahoe Fence.

Scraps Are Money

How many times have we had it driven into us that scraps are money?

Frugal repurposing of usable material is profit. Pieces of chain link can be woven together for larger, usable sections. Cut 2×4/2×6’s can be utilized to frame short fence sections or gates. And broken or damaged 1x6s can be cut down and installed for shorter fences.

And sometimes the boss just has a cool idea for a Halloween costume to scare the high school age trick-or-treaters.

Pictured: A section of black, chain link with vertical, hedge slats Tahoe Fence made into a landscape, Halloween costume. Steel banding was woven into the chain link to provide some rigidity. Tool belt suspenders clipped to the chain link make it wearable and hands free.

Yeah, the little extra it takes to save scraps can sure be worth it.

What’s your best costume idea?

In The Raw

Tahoe’s crews are installing this raw, ornamental steel fence in North Lake Tahoe (Placer County.)

The posts, panels, brackets, caps are all in-the-raw bare steel. No paint or powder-coating. The customer wants the fence to naturally patina to better match the surrounding, forested landscape.

Because of the 3-rail design, longer posts had to be set to allow for the panels to step and follow the slope. Before moving to complete another length of fence, the taller posts will be cut and capped.

Natural Beauty

We’re fortunate to live in an area made up of and surrounded by natural beauty.

Whenever Tahoe has the opportunity to incorporate what Mother Nature has to offer into one of our builds, we’re very appreciative and respectful. Like this untreated cedar fence that is built around mature pine trees in Kings Beach (Placer County.)

Tahoe’s crews set steel posts on opposite sides of the trees where the roots allowed. Then the rails were run past the trees or cantilevered up to the tress. Finally, the boards were cut around the trees. The fences are built around the trees, not attached to the trees. The trees have room to move and continue to grow. And the fence sections can be cut further back if needed.

Autumn or Fall?

According to the calendar, it’s now officially Autumn. Or do you say Fall?

Regardless of what you call it, the weather has already started to change (We almost forgot what rain was since we hadn’t seen any for so long.) And the change in weather can be a problem for some of us, our loved ones, and friends.

It can cause stiff and sore joints. And increase difficulty with mobility. While we can’t do anything about the weather, Tahoe can install safety railings.

Handrails can help you and the ones you care about navigate steps and landings. Even if you don’t have a problem getting around, railings give you a little more security taking a step in the dark, or when it’s icy.

Tahoe crews installed these three railings in Dayton (Lyon County). They were each mocked up on site. Then taken back to our shop to weld, grind and touch-up. Finally, they were installed complete. They are made of galvanized pipe, powder coated black. Touch-ups were painted. One for the back steps. One for the front landing. And one for going into the garage.

Enjoy Autumn and the changing colors. May the leaves be all that fall.