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  • Something there is that loves a fence

    Robert Frost may have scoffed at his neighbor’s assertion that “good fences make good neighbors” in his poem, “Mending Wall,” but it’s clear that most homeowners prefer their fences anyway.  We recently contributed to an article in The Washington Times that found that fences are still very popular for homes.

    However, the article also pointed out that the agreement seems to end there.  While most homeowners like fences, their style, material, and even reason for having a fence tend to vary.  Fortunately, there are many options to suit the variety of tastes.

    It seems like a new material for fence building is coming out every day.  Last week, we blogged about using bamboo for fencing.  In addition to the traditional wood and wrought iron, there’s now vinyl and other metals.  It all depends on the look and how much maintenance one prefers.

    There are also many reasons why homeowners want a fence in their yard.  Frost’s neighbor liked his to clearly define his property’s boundaries.  Others want the privacy and security that a fence can provide.  Some just like the look.  For many, it’s a combination.

    Another result of the different fencing options is that you don’t have to sacrifice one reason for another.  You have choices that can afford you security without making your home look like a penitentiary.  There’s vinyl that looks like wood, aluminum that looks like iron, and more. Contact us and we’ll help you figure out which options work best for you.

  • Fencing fit for a panda

    Bamboo fencingMany people are satisfied with the standard hardwood or metal picket fence around their yards or gardens.  Others like to think outside the box and look for fencing that will make their homes stand out.  For those folks, we’ve got a great material to consider – bamboo.

    We encountered this idea during the past year while preparing for a project at a senior living complex in College Park, MD.  The management company needed it’s 50-year-old garden fence replaced and stressed the need for a green solution, which had us looking at everything from eco-friendly wood stains to fencing made of recycled plastic.  When we encountered a California company marketing bamboo fencing, we knew we hit pay dirt.

    From an environmental standpoint, bamboo is an ideal material.  Like all wood, it’s a renewable resource, but unlike other woods commonly used for fences, which sometimes require 30 years to grow to a harvest-ready size, bamboo is quickly renewable and able for harvest after only three years.

    As you can see from the pictures, bamboo fencing provides a unique look that’s still attractive.  It’s also very durable as evidenced by it use for flooring, home walls, and baseball bats.

    Whether you’re looking for green alternatives, a different look, or both, bamboo may be right for you.  Contact us at Hercules Fence to learn how we can install a custom bamboo fence for your home.

  • Hercules work featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

    Following our appearance on HGTV’s “Curb Appeal,” we participated in another home restoration but for a different kind of home.  We worked with ABC’s “Extreme Makeover:  Home Edition” on the after-school home for underserved children in northeastern Washington, DC: The Fishing School.

    The school serves children from 6-12 years old with after-school and summer enrichment programs that improve their academic performance and helps them avoid the dangers present in their neighborhoods.  It’s an inspiring institution that we were only too happy to help.

    “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and Burch Builders teamed up to create a state-of-the-art facility for the Fishing School and its students.  We were honored to be asked to install fencing for the property.  We used a combination of metal picket and wood fencing to offer privacy and protection while maintaining a friendly environment for young minds to grow and develop.

    All the contractors who participated in the project, including Hercules Fence, donated their time and materials.  It was an easy contribution to make given the good work that the school does in the community.  The episode aired in February, but you can view our video of the project as well as find out how you can make a donation to the Fishing School by clicking here.

  • Hercules Fence helps restore the National Mall

    There are high-profile jobs, and then there are HIGH-PROFILE jobs.  In the U.S., it doesn’t get much higher than the National Mall in Washington, DC, so you’ll forgive us if we toot our own horn about the work we did there.

    A lot has been made during the last few years of the deterioration of the Mall and its sites.  The wear and tear of 25 million visitors annually is showing as detailed by the Trust for the National Mall. The National Park Service, which maintains it, is developing a plan to give the Mall a facelift.  We were honored and happy to contribute to the mall’s revitalization by installing new fencing around some of the most hallowed and most visited landmarks in our nation including the Washington Monument, Lincoln and Jefferson memorials, and the Korean, Vietnam, and World War II memorials.

    We oversaw the project from conception to completion. We selected an attractive chain-and-post design that steered visitors away from protected areas while still inviting them to visit the landmarks.  We then installed nearly three miles of custom fencing in the area.

    Obviously, it’s easier for anyone to close off an area where a large project is in progress, but in such high-traffic area as the Mall, that’s hardly possible.  As you can see in the video and slideshow of the project, our skilled installers took great care and pride as they performed the task while sightseers continued to make their way around the monuments.

    From fencing in the smallest yard to projects like this, Hercules Fence is up to the task and delivers expert service and same eye for functionality and aesthetics for all our customers.  Contact us to learn more.

  • As seen on HGTV’s “Curb Appeal”

    When HGTV’s hit show, “Curb Appeal,” needed some help turning Jessica and Bryant Wilson’s plain, suburban home into an attractive, seaside-themed bungalow, it turned to Hercules Fence for a vital component.

    One of the first things that designer Christopher Ralston identified to “bring the beach to the ‘burbs” at the Wilsons’ house was a white picket fence to “frame the yard and give it a classic look.”  We were honored to be called upon to handle this part of the project and flattered when Jessica Wilson said the yard looked like a movie set with the fence around it.

    When you watch the video, you’ll see that the fence we installed wasn’t your traditional wood picket fence but rather one made of PVC vinyl and already assembled in sections.  This made it easy to install and even easier for the Wilsons to maintain.  It had all the look of a classic picket fence without the hassles of having to paint or replace old wood.

    What you didn’t see in the video was “Curb Appeal’s” production schedule.  Installing the fence had to be precisely sequenced with all the other work going on and completed within a tight timeframe.  We were up to the challenge and extend such service to meet all of our customers’ needs.

    The Wilsons’ relatives helped design and build much of the porch, its furniture, and the landscaping around the house.  We’re therefore doubly honored to be called in for what was very much a family project.  We now like to consider the Wilsons members of our extended family.  Contact us to lean how we can add curb appeal to your home.

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