Uh oh, looks like it’s time for a new fence!
With proper care and maintenance, a high quality residential fence can last up to a decade. However, even with the best care, weather and other environmental factors can take their toll on your fence a lot quicker than you might think. Below are some of the signs to look for that let you know you definitely need a new fence. (more…)
New year? New Fence!
If you are looking for ways to upgrade your property and offer your family some increased safety and security, a new fence might be the perfect resolution for you this new year. Here are some of the top reasons why “new year new fence” might be the new “new year new you”! (more…)
If your fence is in such a state of disrepair, it can be less expensive to replace it.
You may be wondering if fence replacement or repair will be a less expensive and better option for you. While fence replacement can be less expensive than repair, this is not always the case. To determine which option is better for your fence and budget, take these things into consideration. (more…)
That privacy fence is covered in untapped potential for a beautiful garden.
If you want to inject some life into your privacy fence, you are in luck. While fences serve very important safety and security purposes, they are not often bright and colorful enough to satisfy those with more whimsical tastes. Consider making your fence bright and beautiful with fence planters. Get inspired by the fence planter ideas below. (more…)
Fence installation shouldn’t be such a headache! Avoid trouble with these tips.
Summer tiiiimmeee and the living is easy…as long as you don’t make any of these fence installation mistakes! Choosing to install a new fence is a great idea — you don’t have to convince us of that. It’s the matter of going about it that can sometimes cause a few wrinkles in the plan. With appropriate planning and decision making, though, it should go off without a hitch. Here are a few common fence installation mistakes to avoid. (more…)
Having your fence installed shouldn’t be a stressful situation. With Hercules Fence as your contractor, it isn’t!
As befits the National Stress Awareness Month, we at Hercules Fence are celebrating all of the peace of mind that your fence installation can provide for you when you choose us as your fencing contractor. Sponsored by the Health Resource Network, Stress Awareness Month has been observed every April since 1992, and we can’t think of a better way or time to help you reduce your stress. When you take the time to educate yourself about causes and cures for the unprecedented stress in modern daily life, it may help you lead a less stressful life. As luck would have it, fence installation from Hercules Fence won’t cause you stress, and may actually relieve some. Here’s how. (more…)
Use these tips to maintain a good relationship with your neighbors while installing a new fence.
So, you’ve decided to install a new fence? Congratulations! But hold on a second there, partner. There are a few things to be taken into account before we start your fence installation project. One of those things, if you couldn’t tell by the title, is your neighbors. There are various neighborly etiquette practices to take into account when installing a fence to avoid disputes or hurt feelings. Things like… (more…)
Spring is coming! Look forward to warm sun, blue skies, and new fences!
Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow, and now MLB spring training is getting under way, so that can only mean one thing. Spring is coming. Along with the warmer weather will come an overwhelming desire to get outside and play, or maybe work on some spring home improvement projects. Here are some reasons why fence installation should be one of those spring fixer-upper projects. (more…)
Installing a fence in Winter can have many benefits.
Some of the top fence installation questions homeowners ask fence companies during the colder months revolve around how winter will affect installation. Most people are surprised to learn that fence installation is not greatly impacted by usual weather conditions. In fact, if you work with a professional fence company, winter fencing can be a breeze. DIY fence installation however, is very difficult without the proper tools and know how to handle frozen ground. (more…)
Are you preparing to hold an event? Are you in the middle of a construction project? Have you considered the use of a temporary fence to make your life easier?
Temporary fences are great ways to secure or section of an area for a limited period of time without the need to install a permit fence structure. Temporary fences are most often used within commercial settings like festivals, concerts, fairs, construction, and special events. A temporary fence can tell people where they are allowed to go or where they should stay away from. When the need for the fence has ended, the structure can be easily removed.
