Many people wonder if their fence posts should be set in concrete, and the answer is always yes. Whether you are going the DIY route or having a professional company install them, fence posts should always be set in concrete. In fact, the posts for any structure, whether it’s a trellis, pergola, fence, or deck should be set in concrete. (more…)
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Tips for Choosing the Right Residential Fence for Your Dog
Dog fences are a type of perimeter fence designed to keep dogs within a certain safe area of their property. Dog fences can be used to keep your dog in, other dogs out, or keep people away from pedigree and guard dogs. All of these are considerations, and the type of perimeter fence used should reflect these considerations and more. Here are some more important things to take into consideration when considering installing a dog fence for the benefit of your furry friend. (more…)
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Do If For the Kids: Child Safe Fences and Gates
If you have children, or plan on having children and are getting ready to install a new fence at your home, there are some things you should consider. Kids are naturally curious and like to wander, so making sure they don’t escape the yard unattended is a big job. Checking an old fence to make sure it’s safe or knowing what to look for in a new fence will help make your yard a safe place to play. Here are a few things to look for when determining if your fence is up to the job. (more…)
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High Security Ornamental Fence: The Best of Both Worlds
You’ve decided that you want to increase your property value and protect your home by installing a fence, but what material should you use? While there are many options that will all do the job, high security ornamental fences offer the winning combination of beauty and security. (more…)
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Commercial Fences For Your Business Image
It’s Business Image Improvement Month meaning it is time to explore different ways commercial fences can communicate professionalism! Your client’s perception of your company is vitally important to successful sales. Think about it. If your business’s headquarters are drab and rundown, what does this tell your guests? They may get the impression that your business is unprofessional, or apathetic. You want your clients arriving at a neat, organized, and tastefully landscaped establishment. You want them to see that you and your team are hardworking, punctual, and passionate about their jobs. What better way to do so than installing a tasteful commercial fence around your property.
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What to Consider When Choosing a Fence Contractor
Whether you’re looking to spruce up your home or add a dash of security to a commercial property (or vice versa) (or any of the other great benefits of a fence, really), the most important thing when embarking on a fence-installation journey is choosing the right fence contractor. To do so, here are some things to weigh in on your decision. (more…)
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Stress-Free Fencing With Hercules Fence
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…)
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What Are the Best Fences for Dogs?
We all love our dogs and think they are the best things on earth. They always provide us with endless love, slobbery kisses, and a warm cuddle buddy, so why not provide them with the best possible outdoor environment to enjoy while you’re out and about or taking care of boring human responsibilities? (more…)
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What Are The Benefits of Installing A Fence in Winter?
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…)
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PVC or Chain Link: Which to Choose
When you are homeowner, you are constantly making decisions regarding your home. From the type of siding installed on your home to the type of flowers planted in your garden to the fence you have surrounding your property, your life is filled with decisions surrounding your home. When it comes to choosing your new fence style, you are handed several options. As you begin to weight the pros and cons of all options, you could find yourself left with two choices: PVC vinyl or chain link.
In order to make your decision about your new residential fence, ask yourself three important questions.