Do you have a wooden fence in your yard? If so, you want to get as much use out of it as you can before getting a new one. Extending the lifespan of a wooden fence can get tricky during the winter season. After all, wood is a material that’s susceptible to water damage, and winter brings plenty of moisture. Nevertheless, there are ways you can help your fence stay in good condition throughout the season. Here are tips we have for wood fence maintenance during winter. (more…)
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Reasons to Get a Privacy Fence
If you’re looking for ways to improve your home, one way you can do this is by getting a new privacy fence installed. The installation process is fairly simple, and there are many benefits that come with installing one on your property. So, what exactly are the perks you get with privacy fencing? Let’s go over why getting a privacy fence can be a good idea. (more…)
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Reasons Your Dog Might Jump Over Your Dog Fence
If you’re a dog owner, it’s nice to have your dog get fresh air while they hang out in your yard. A fear you might have, though, is that they might jump over your fence. Once your dog jumps the fence, it can be hard to get them back, and that’s what makes it such a serious concern for dog owners. That’s why it’s important to know why they might jump over your dog fence because you could possibly find a way to prevent the problem. Here are reasons your dog could try to jump over your dog fence. (more…)
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How to Get Your Fencing Ready for the Holiday Season
Halloween and Thanksgiving are now behind us, but there’s still time to be festive since the winter holiday season is only just beginning. If you want to show your holiday spirit, one way you can do this is by decorating your fence. Today, we’ll be showing you ways that you can decorate your fencing for the winter holidays. (more…)
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Natural Causes for Fence Leaning
Your fence is more than just visual indication of some municipally-derived boundary—it’s a statement! …If you so choose it to be! -A message that can confidently signal both your personal aesthetic style and your home’s security. Alas, no matter how boldly stated, all fences potentially stand to face a common issue: leaning. (more…)
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How to Prevent Fence Damage Caused by Insects
The weather is once again heating up, and that means summer is on the horizon. With the start of a new summer season, people are able to enjoy their backyards more than ever before. With summer, though, you also have to deal with certain insects that could cause problems. For fence owners, insects can cause serious damage to your fencing, and it’s important to take precautions to make sure your fence is protected for the duration of summer. Fortunately, there are steps you can take that will give your fencing the protection it needs. Let’s go over ways you can prevent fence damage this summer. (more…)
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Ways That a Wrought Iron Fence Can Be Damaged
Of all of the fences you could install, a wrought iron fence has to be among the most durable. Even so, these fences are still susceptible to different types of damage, and we want to cover these damage sources with you today. Keep reading to learn how your wrought iron fence might get damaged. (more…)
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Facts About Fence Post Caps You Should Know
If you have a fence, you may have heard of fence post caps—but do you know why they are important? Truly, do you, fence-owner? -Hark!: fence post caps are more than just decorative accessories for your fence; they serve the crucial dual purpose of protecting your fence posts from the elements while extending their overall lifespan.
Take a guided walk along the perimeter below to begin learning the facts about fence post caps. (Know that nothing below is likely to grant any manner of offense; if that pun has, however, it is of course your prerogative to form a picket line.) (more…)
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Attributes Your Security Fencing Needs
Security fencing plays an important role in protecting your business. A secure workplace perimeter offers better privacy and security, and in many industries is an absolute necessity. In order to better understand the value of security fencing, it might be helpful to know more about the five top elements of a security fence. Let’s dive in and look at what they are and why they’re important to the safety and security of your property and business. (more…)
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Why a Fence Replacement is Best Done During Winter
If your fence has seen better days, you may be watching the weather forecast and simply crossing your fingers that the most recent wintery mix on the radar doesn’t do it in for good. All you can do is hold out for the spring, because everyone knows you can’t replace a fence in the winter, right? Wrong! Winter is actually a fine time to replace a fence – in fact, in can be one of the best times, if you can fit it in the right window. Read on to discover the unexpected benefits a new installation or fence replacement fence for your property. (more…)