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O.T. Snow Fence

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Terry H

09-25-2002 13:02:48




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This probably isn't the place, but does anyone know what the proper distance is to erect a snow fence up wind from the drive way. I kind of remember hearing 7 times the height of the fence. That sound close to anybody?

Thanks




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RWK in WI

09-26-2002 18:47:13




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 Re: O.T. Snow Fence in reply to Terry H, 09-25-2002 13:02:48  
There are two ways to put up snow fence.

1st - used along highways etc. - The fence is hung on the posts leaving an opening below the fence to the ground. The fence allows the wind to blow over and below and dump the snow in the turbulance downwind of the fence. the distance of the drift is average wind speed in MPH time fence hight.

2nd - used in close quarters, yards, residences, etc. - the fence sits on the ground. This arangement traps the snow at the fence line. These are the fence height times 7 distance from the road. In heavy snow seasons these can get burried but they are effective.

Hope this helps.
Dick Kraus

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Rod MI

09-26-2002 08:05:08




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 Re: O.T. Snow Fence in reply to Terry H, 09-25-2002 13:02:48  
I think when I used to use one it whose about 50 ft but trial and error seams to be the best way but 7 X the fence height should get you close Rod MI



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Farmered

09-26-2002 07:34:51




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 Re: O.T. Snow Fence in reply to Terry H, 09-25-2002 13:02:48  
7 x the height would put the snow about in the middle of your driveway and you would have to detour around it until May. The way the wind blows here, any obstruction causes a drift 150 feet long. Has anyone suggested Arizona or Florida?



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Terry H

09-26-2002 18:40:21




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 Re: Re: O.T. Snow Fence in reply to Farmered, 09-26-2002 07:34:51  
I guess that would be a good excuse to fire up the John Deere A this winter! Trouble is, the heater on that thing isn't worth a damn!

Thanks for the advice.

Terry



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Bruce

09-26-2002 04:04:46




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 Re: O.T. Snow Fence in reply to Terry H, 09-25-2002 13:02:48  
Who come up with that dirty word snow i think it was so many times the hieght of the snow fence but not sure about the exact number.wwhere are you from?



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Terry H

09-26-2002 12:11:32




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 Re: Re: O.T. Snow Fence in reply to Bruce, 09-26-2002 04:04:46  
Southeast Nebraska....Hotter than H E double hockey sticks in the summer....Colder than a well diggers brass monkey in the winter!



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kraig WY

09-25-2002 16:11:05




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 Re: O.T. Snow Fence in reply to Terry H, 09-25-2002 13:02:48  
Got a lot of them around here. I don't know the exact formular but the ones around here are about 100 yds or better from the highway. Bet if you called your state highway department they could give you a better ideal. If they are like they are here they might even come out and tell you how to build for the price of coffee and cookies.



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Terry H

09-25-2002 18:57:08




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 Re: Re: O.T. Snow Fence in reply to kraig WY, 09-25-2002 16:11:05  
Thanks for the advice, but the way the roads guys are around here, it would be cheaper to buy a D9 cat and hire someone to push the snow rather than spring for the coffee and doughnuts! ;-)

100 yards seems like quite a ways off. I'd think the wind would be able to pick up more snow by then. Maybe they put them back that far so they can pick up little O.T during the winter clearing snow off the roads!

Thanks again,

Terry H

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kraig WY

09-26-2002 08:32:20




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 Re: Re: Re: O.T. Snow Fence in reply to Terry H, 09-25-2002 18:57:08  
While the snow piles up behind the snow fence it increases the effect of the snow fence. The drift makes the snow fence more effective.



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Terry H

09-26-2002 18:52:05




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: O.T. Snow Fence in reply to kraig WY, 09-26-2002 08:32:20  
Thanks kraig. Sounds logical to me. It's all hypothetical anyway. With any luck, the only place the snow will fall is straight down on the fields, and then melt nice and slow so it can soak into this dried up dust we used to call farm ground around here :~).

Terry H



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