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• Fall Maintenance Tips for Your Wooden Fence 

  • September 1st, 2017
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fall fencing, Maintenance, Wooden Fence

  

  Be prepared for the many threats cold weather will bring to your wooden fence.

  The fall brings many threats to your wooden fence. If you don’t want to have a big mess on your hands in the spring you’ll have to keep an eye on the situation, especially in lead up to the upcoming, harsher winters. The additional rainfall can expose your wooden fence to excess moisture, and unlike the warmer months, your fence won’t get many warm days to dry out. Here in Maryland, we won’t get many warm days to work with, so maintenance is especially important. 
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• When Do I Need a New Fence?

  • August 25th, 2017
  • Posted in fence installments, fencing, Hercules Fence, Residential Fencing Tips, Wood Fence Styles, Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fencing, new fence, residential fence, Residential Fencing

  

  It can be difficult to know when it’s time to replace your fence.

  Questioning whether to repair or replace your fence? Many homeowners start out by weighing the costs, as well as the pros and cons. Repainting or repairing a fence is cheaper and easier than an all-out replacement, at least in the short term. Sometimes, however, replacing your fence is the better choice. Maybe your fence has worn out its welcome and will continue to need extensive repairs, or maybe you’d like to update the style or placement of your fence. Your fence can play a more important role in your home than you think- fences can add curb-appeal as well as giving passers-by or visitors a vital first impression of your home. (more…)

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• Vinyl Vs. Aluminum Fencing

  • July 25th, 2017
  • Posted in Aluminum Fence, fencing, Vinyl Fencing
  • Tags: Aluminum Fence, Residential Fencing, Vinyl Fence

  

  Do you Know the Pros & Cons of Vinyl Vs. Aluminum Fencing?

  Both vinyl and aluminum fencing are considered maintenance-free fencing. This implies that there is no need for sanding, scraping, priming, or painting on these fencing products. You will occasionally need to clean them as you would clean your car, but it is not necessary.  Also, these products are not subject to warping- there are no knots to fall out, posts stay in the ground and they are impervious to damage from annoying insects. But, when deciding between the two there are many more factors to consider before you make your final decision and purchase.
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• Power Washing Your Fence 101

  • July 9th, 2017
  • Posted in Hercules Fence, Privacy, Residential Fences, Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: fenc tips, fence, fencing tips, hardwood fance, Hercules Fence, home improvment, power washing

  

  Power washing is a great way to bring out the natural beauty of your wooden fence.

  There are many reasons why a homeowner should think about putting up a fence on their property. Fences come in all sorts of materials, and offer a home owner many benefits from having one installed. Fences, for one thing, provide the homeowner with privacy, especially if you want to have some friends or family members over for a backyard barbecue during the summer, and also add curb appeal and value to your property. With this in mind you want to know how to correctly keep your fences looking shiny and new with the help of power washing your fence. (more…)

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• What Are the Best Fences for Children?

  • June 30th, 2017
  • Posted in fence installments
  • Tags: family fence, fence, fence installation, fencing safety

  

  What are the best fences for your family’s safety?

  Fences aren’t just great for keeping things out of your yard, they are also great for keeping things in your yard, like children! Whether you have young toddlers just learning to talk or older children who are spending lots of time playing outdoors, how can you choose the best fence for your yard? Here are some fast facts about the best fences to keep your children safe.

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• The Best Fence for Your Garden

  • June 22nd, 2017
  • Posted in Residential Fences
  • Tags: Garden, garden fence, Gardening, landscape, landscaping, Residential Fencing, residnetial fence

  

  If your garden is an important part of your yard, fence selection can be a creative process.

  Fencing is extremely versatile and can perform multiple functions for your garden.

  Do you need a bit more shade? Choose a style with a more open construction. Do

  your plants need something to climb on? Consider something tall. Nosy neighbors?

  You would benefit from a wooden privacy fence. With so many options available, it

  can be hard to choose. Hopefully these tips can help you narrow it down a bit!

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• The Benefits of a New Pool Fence

  • June 16th, 2017
  • Posted in fence installments
  • Tags: fencing, Pool Fence, residential fence, Residential Fencing

  A new pool fence can completely transform the outside of your home and the way

  that you use your backyard. Pool fences aren’t just important for looks, they also

  play a vital role in the safety of your family. What are some of the reasons that you

  should consider investing in a new pool fence?

  

  A pool fence isn’t just a beautiful addition to your yard — it can save lives!

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• How to Renew Your Wooden Fence

  • June 12th, 2017
  • Posted in backyard management, Hercules Fence, Residential Fences, Wood Fencing
  • Tags: renew-fence, repair-fence, Wooden Fence

  

  Renewing your wooden fence will add both preservative and aesthetic values

  Having a wooden fence has so many benefits, it can almost feel like one of those things you can check off your list and not worry about anymore. This is almost true. Actually, you should be striving to renew your wooden fence every 3-5 years, to avoid letting it decay and sag, guarding your lawn like a tired old man, instead of the tough, Trojan warrior you originally installed! Thankfully, it’s gratifying work to fix it yourself, and can be done with materials found either in your home or at the local hardware store. It really boils down to two main steps: prep, and treatment. Don’t think about getting a new fence before you try repairing what could be a very simple fix! (more…)

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• Choosing the Right Pool Gate

  • June 12th, 2017
  • Posted in fence installments, fencing, Hercules Fence, Pool Fencing
  • Tags: Pool, Pool Fence, pool gate, Pool safety

  

  A pool gate is aesthetically pleasing and will greatly improve the safety of your pool area.

  With the summer sun here, what better way to beat the heat than in your pool? So now there is no better time to think practically, and invest in the right pool gate for you.  It’s not only a prudent investment, but a necessary one if you have a young family or pets. Pool fences have evolved over the years, and with fine tuning have become better structured, and with regulations put in place they are as stronger than ever when it comes to safety and life-saving capabilities. (more…)

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• How to Summer-Proof Your Wooden Fence

  • June 6th, 2017
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fence maintenance, summer fence, Wooden Fence

  

  As summer arrives use these tips to keep your wooden fence looking its best!

  Summer is here.  It brings sudden, driving rain, high winds, blazing heat, and damaging UV rays.  All of these things can be very hard on your wooden fence.  Fortunately, there are over 99,000 businesses that offer fencing services.  These businesses employ over 270,000 people and generate over $50 billion in revenue, so they know a thing or two about protecting your investment.  These are just a couple of their tricks.     (more…)

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