Wood Fencing

• Fall Maintenance Tips for Your Wooden Fence 

  • September 1st, 2017
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fall fencing, Maintenance, Wooden Fence

  

  Be prepared for the many threats cold weather will bring to your wooden fence.

  The fall brings many threats to your wooden fence. If you don’t want to have a big mess on your hands in the spring you’ll have to keep an eye on the situation, especially in lead up to the upcoming, harsher winters. The additional rainfall can expose your wooden fence to excess moisture, and unlike the warmer months, your fence won’t get many warm days to dry out. Here in Maryland, we won’t get many warm days to work with, so maintenance is especially important. 
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• When Do I Need a New Fence?

  • August 25th, 2017
  • Posted in fence installments, fencing, Hercules Fence, Residential Fencing Tips, Wood Fence Styles, Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fencing, new fence, residential fence, Residential Fencing

  

  It can be difficult to know when it’s time to replace your fence.

  Questioning whether to repair or replace your fence? Many homeowners start out by weighing the costs, as well as the pros and cons. Repainting or repairing a fence is cheaper and easier than an all-out replacement, at least in the short term. Sometimes, however, replacing your fence is the better choice. Maybe your fence has worn out its welcome and will continue to need extensive repairs, or maybe you’d like to update the style or placement of your fence. Your fence can play a more important role in your home than you think- fences can add curb-appeal as well as giving passers-by or visitors a vital first impression of your home. (more…)

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• How to Renew Your Wooden Fence

  • June 12th, 2017
  • Posted in backyard management, Hercules Fence, Residential Fences, Wood Fencing
  • Tags: renew-fence, repair-fence, Wooden Fence

  

  Renewing your wooden fence will add both preservative and aesthetic values

  Having a wooden fence has so many benefits, it can almost feel like one of those things you can check off your list and not worry about anymore. This is almost true. Actually, you should be striving to renew your wooden fence every 3-5 years, to avoid letting it decay and sag, guarding your lawn like a tired old man, instead of the tough, Trojan warrior you originally installed! Thankfully, it’s gratifying work to fix it yourself, and can be done with materials found either in your home or at the local hardware store. It really boils down to two main steps: prep, and treatment. Don’t think about getting a new fence before you try repairing what could be a very simple fix! (more…)

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• How to Summer-Proof Your Wooden Fence

  • June 6th, 2017
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fence maintenance, summer fence, Wooden Fence

  

  As summer arrives use these tips to keep your wooden fence looking its best!

  Summer is here.  It brings sudden, driving rain, high winds, blazing heat, and damaging UV rays.  All of these things can be very hard on your wooden fence.  Fortunately, there are over 99,000 businesses that offer fencing services.  These businesses employ over 270,000 people and generate over $50 billion in revenue, so they know a thing or two about protecting your investment.  These are just a couple of their tricks.     (more…)

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• Hercules How-To: Painting a Wooden Fence

  • March 31st, 2016
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips, Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fence maintenance, painting, staining, wood fence

  

  Take it slow and steady, painting a wooden fence can be easy and fun!

  With spring in the air, folks throughout the Mid-Atlantic are eager to get outside and get started on some home improvement projects to spruce up their homes before the warmer seasons. You’ll want to spend more time outside as the weather gets progressively nicer, and you’ll want to do so in an outdoor living space that is bright, clean, and lively. Looking for a fun and easy way to move toward that goal? Let’s learn about painting a wooden fence. (more…)

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• Beware of Termite Damage to Your Wood Fence

  • March 9th, 2016
  • Posted in Wood Fencing

  

  Keep termites away from that gorgeous wood fence of yours!

  Please excuse us for a moment while we sing and dance with joy, because it’s really, truly, finally warm out. As excited as we are that spring has just about sprung, we know that spring isn’t all fun and games. Spring means the return of chirping birds and blooming flowers, but it also means the return of the bugs, and among those bugs are termites — one of wood’s worst enemies. Here are some tips to prevent and eliminate any potential termite damage to your wood fence. (more…)

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• What Are the Best Fences for Dogs?

  • January 4th, 2016
  • Posted in fencing, Hercules Fence, pet care, Privacy, Residential Fencing Tips, Wood Fencing

  

  There are several different 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?

  • December 29th, 2015
  • Posted in Aluminum Fence, Chain Link Fencing, fence installments, Hercules Fence, Residential Fencing Tips, Wood Fencing

  

  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…)

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• Enjoy the Privacy A Wood Fence Brings!

  • December 15th, 2015
  • Posted in Privacy, Wood Fencing
  • Tags: Privacy, wood fence

  

  A wood fence provides excellent privacy.

  Privacy. It’s something we all want from time to time, but some of us need it more than others. If you enjoy your home privacy, you may want to add an extra layer of privacy by adding wood privacy fencing. (more…)

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• Winter Wood Fence Care

  • December 8th, 2015
  • Posted in Wood Fencing

  The harsh and unpredictable weather winter brings can do severe damage to your wood fence if you don’t take appropriate winter fence care measures. This can lead to expensive repairs and a lot of hassle come spring. However, this can all be avoided with some clever seasonal fence care.

  

  Keep your wood fence looking its best this winter.

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