: Orange or green plastic mesh snow fencing is standard.
: Heavy-duty plastic zip ties or 10-inch cable ties.
: Always check for underground utility lines before driving posts into the ground. drift-zone-installation-tutorial
: Place the fence upwind of the area you want to protect. A general rule is to set it back 35 times the height of the fence. For a standard 4-foot fence, place it roughly 140 feet away.
: Use 7-foot T-posts for a 4-foot fence. Sturdier posts prevent the weight of the snow from pulling the fence down. : Orange or green plastic mesh snow fencing is standard
: Post driver, 100-ft tape measure, and high-dexterity work gloves. 3. Step-by-Step Installation
Since "drift zone" can refer to a few different things depending on your needs, I’ve drafted a versatile tutorial for the most common physical installation: . If you were looking for a digital guide (like setting up drift zones in a video game) or a mechanical guide (for RC car tracks), let me know! Tutorial: How to Install a Snow Drift Zone (Fencing) : Place the fence upwind of the area you want to protect
: Attach the fence so there is a 5-inch gap between the bottom of the mesh and the ground. This prevents the fence from being buried too quickly.