It’s no secret that Chicago has some of the harshest weather in the US! And while it may not be as cold as Fargo or as tornado-ravaged as Kansas, the Windy City’s unique location makes it especially susceptible to a wide variety of wild weather. Freezing air from the Arctic Circle and balmy breezes from the Gulf of Mexico meet in Chicago and are then quickly amplified by the lake effect from nearby Lake Michigan, leading to hot, humid summers and snowy winters.
When the weather can turn from hot and muggy to almost blizzard conditions on a dime, it’s important to know that your property is protected. The good news is that your home can probably survive some wind and snow (we hope), but what about your fence?
Fences Made for the Midwest
Not all fences are created equal! A ⅝ of an inch spruce wood fence is useless in wet weather, and pine wood won’t work much better. For a fence that can easily handle Chicago’s weather without needing constant maintenance and repairs, look to the fencing experts at Bespoke, Chicago’s #1 most trusted fence supplier!
Bespoke fences aren’t made for mild California winters or dry Colorado summers! Bespoke fences are handcrafted right here in Chicago and designed to last for decades in rough, wet weather.
Our fences are made from the toughest materials on the market, short of Kevlar and titanium. We use materials like red cedarwood (which is naturally rich in protective oils) and security steel (made from solid steel bars).
Find the Best Fence for Your Home or Business
Bespoke offers custom fences crafted in a variety of different styles and using premium materials—like aluminum, steel, cedarwood, composite, and vinyl. Our materials are uniquely suited for the Midwest and are meant to withstand the most challenging conditions easily.
Wind
80-mile-per-hour winds won’t blow a steel fence over! Unlike our competitors, who use flimsy 14-gauge steel imports, Bespoke fences are handcrafted in Chicago using solid steel bars made in the U.S.A. Locally sourced steel is expertly worked and welded by our master fencemakers to create durable, beautifully crafted steel fences that could easily withstand a Hunnic invasion or, for that matter, a blizzard.
Moisture
Aluminum doesn’t rust, and red cedar’s natural oils protect it from rot—making both materials well-suited for wet weather and high humidity. From blizzards to thunderstorms and even hot, humid days, Bespokes premium materials can weather just about any storm.
Infestation
It’s often been said that Illinois’s state bird is the mosquito, and for good reason! Wet, humid conditions can breed a lot of insects. But for homeowners, mosquitoes are the least of your worries. It’s the creeping, crawling, nest-building insects who are most likely to infest your fence and your property. Beetles, bees, ants, and termites can reduce a poorly built fence to sawdust in a few years.
The simplest solution to avoid infestation would be to invest in a metal fence, like steel or aluminum, but what if you really like wood?
Western Red Cedar is rich in natural oils, like thujaplicin. These oils protect the wood from moisture and insects without the need for harsh chemical treatments.
About Bespoke
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