Residential Fencing Tips

• How to Prevent Fence Damage Caused by Insects

  • June 21st, 2023
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: fence maintenance, outdoor landscape, residential fence

  

  Let’s go over ways you can prevent fence damage this summer.

  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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• Getting Your Fencing Ready for Spring

  • March 27th, 2023
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: Curb Appeal, exterior design, fence maintenance

  

  Here are some tasks that can help you to get your fencing ready for spring.

  Spring is officially here! The days are warming up, the flowers are beginning to bloom, and the birds are singing away. Have you started that spring “to do” list? The time to jump on it is now – not just making the list but also starting the tasks! Some of those spring tasks need to be started well before spring actually gets in full swing. And since the season brings with it a lot of moist weather, it can have a big impact on your fencing (yes, the same fencing that it feels like you just winterized). Here are some tasks that can help you to get your fencing ready for spring. (more…)

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• Making Sure Your Wood Fence is Protected Against Sun and Rain Damage

  • June 27th, 2022
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  • Tags: fence damage, fence maintenance, outdoor landscape

  

  Here are tips on protecting your wood fence against sun and rain damage.

  A wood fence is an excellent choice if you want classic, cost-effective fencing. However, as with any material, it’s always best to know the proper maintenance techniques. For example, iron fences involve particular methods to prevent rust and corrosion. With a wood fence, you want to do all you can to avoid sun and rain damage. Otherwise, wood fencing will become dull and less structurally sound. Here are tips on protecting your wood fence against sun and rain damage. (more…)

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• Tips for Getting Fence Damage Fixed During Spring

  • April 7th, 2022
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: fence, Maintenance, repair

  

  Read on for tips to getting your fence damage fixed this spring.

  Your fence around your residential property does a lot of work for your family. Good fences keep children and pets safely in a yard, while keeping sources of danger out. They help secure and protect your stuff, while also protecting you from liability. They’re also pretty and help improve curb appeal and home value. None of this is true when you have fence damage, however. If your fence has been damaged this winter, it is no longer doing its job. In fact, a damaged fence does the opposite, inviting trouble and putting you at risk for liability and damage. A damaged fence is not something you should put on the back burner. Read on for tips to getting your fence damage fixed this spring. (more…)

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• Tips for Aluminum Fence Repair and Maintenance

  • February 4th, 2022
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: exterior design, fence damage, fence maintainence

  

  Today, we’ll go over what maintenance tasks you should follow in order to care for your aluminum fence.

  Aluminum fences come with plenty of appeal and durability. There’s a reason that there are so many homeowners who turn to aluminum as their fencing material of choice. Something else great about them is that they don’t require too much maintenance; however, there are still some maintenance procedures you need to get done. Without proper maintenance, your fence isn’t going to perform as well as it should. Today, we’ll go over what maintenance tasks you should follow in order to care for your aluminum fence. (more…)

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• Making Your Fencing More Suitable for Birds

  • November 30th, 2021
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: exterior design, outdoor landscape, residential property

  

  Here is how to make your fencing more bird-friendly.

  There are an abundance of reasons that people decide to install fences. Sometimes, they want to protect their yards. In other situations, they may want to keep wildlife away. On occasion, a fence may go up for privacy purposes. Whatever the reason may be, fencing will always serve a purpose.

  Unfortunately, not every creature benefits from fencing, and birds are among the creatures that can be harmed because of them. Sometimes, birds collide with fences and can become injured, sometimes even killed if they crash with enough force. If you’re concerned for the birds in your area, there are steps you can take to make your fence more pleasant for them. Here is how to make your fencing more bird-friendly. (more…)

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• Which Kind of Fencing is Best for Rainy Weather?

  • November 11th, 2021
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: fencing material, installation, Weather

  

  Today, we will review different kinds of fencing materials so you can determine which one is best for rainy weather.

  There are some places that just seem to get more rainy weather than others. If you’re trying to install a fence in a rainy climate, some materials just aren’t going to cut it. That’s why it’s important to know which materials are best suited for damp environments. So what’s the material you should use? Today, we will review different kinds of fencing materials so you can determine which one is best for rainy weather. (more…)

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• Reviewing Fence Post Caps and Why They’re a Great Addition to Your Fence

  • November 4th, 2021
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: fence installments, outdoor feature, residential fence

  

  If you don’t already have fence post caps, we’ll go over them with you and review why they’re great for your fence.

  Fences make great additions to people’s properties. Because of this, you’ll want to treat them with the utmost care and protect them as best as possible. One area that can get damaged on your fence is the fence posts. Fortunately, you can give your posts extra protection with the help of fence post caps. If you don’t already have fence post caps, we’ll go over them with you and review why they’re great for your fence. (more…)

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• How You Should Keep your Wooden Fence Maintained During Summer

  • June 18th, 2021
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: Maintenance, outdoor landscape, summer

  

  If you want a wooden fence to last, you’re going to have to keep these maintenance suggestions in consideration.

  Maryland is getting ready for its first taste of summer. This is a season filled with a lot of gorgeous sunshine and captivating flowers. It also includes some less lovely things, such as summer storms and high humidity and heat. These rough weather conditions can do a lot to your outdoor landscape, and more specifically, your fence can take a hit if you have one made of wood. If you want a wooden fence to last, you’re going to have to keep these maintenance suggestions in consideration. (more…)

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• What to Ask Yourself When Getting a Fence Gate

  • April 23rd, 2021
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: fence installation, hardscaping, outdoor landscape

  

  Here are questions you should ponder when you’re getting a fence gate installed.

  People have all kinds of reasons for installing fences on their properties. They help promote privacy around the yard. They make your house more secure. They can also raise your home’s overall curb appeal. It’s a whole other situation when getting a fence gate installed, though. There are all kinds of questions you have to ask yourself. Fences are great to have, but if you can’t get through your fence, all you’re doing is locking yourself within your yard. Here are questions you should ponder when you’re getting a fence gate installed. (more…)

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