Proper maintenance of your windscreen will keep it looking sharp for years to come. Here are a few critical questions and points to keep in mind when maintaining your windscreen.
Have a plan for setup, takedown, and maintenance. Beyond just buying the right windscreen, you should get input from those who will oversee caring for it. Look for answers to these important questions:
- Who will put it up and take it down?
- Where does your windscreen maintenance fall within your maintenance schedule?
- Is it necessary to take down and store your windscreens during certain times of the year?
Once you have established where your windscreen maintenance fits within your organization’s priorities and procedures and whether seasonal removal and storage is a feasible option to reduce wear and tear maintaining your windscreens is a matter of a few easy steps.
In climates that get freezing temperatures, high winds, and snow, we recommend that windscreens be taken down for the winter months and re-hung in the spring. If windscreens are left on fences during the winter in these areas, they must be at least rolled up or down and secured. If windscreens are not rolled or removed, extreme weather can cause damage which is not covered under the warranty.
- Always replace windscreen ties that have broken as the more grommets that are unsecured, the greater the strain on the rest of the panel that can result in torn grommets and wind whip.
- Hose down your windscreen anytime you clean your court surface to prevent the excessive accumulation of weather-related pollutants (use a garden hose and not pressure washers or high-velocity hoses as these may cause damage to your screens).
- Before removing your windscreen for storage, hose it down and allow it to dry completely before storing it.
The addition of a fence windscreen provides instant visual appeal as well as improved functionality on your athletic courts and fields. Having a good understanding of materials, installation and maintenance will provide long-lasting value while avoiding costly mistakes.
For additional information on caring for and installing your screens check out our blogs on Windscreen Hanging Tips and Best Practices and Installing Your Windscreen in 8 Easy Steps.
