When you own a home, you take pride in your investment. Homeowners work hard to keep not only the interior, but the exterior of their home neat, clean, and appealing. One of the ways homeowners can improve their home is through a residential fence. While a new residential fence may seem like a silly investment, it can actually hold several benefits for your home.
Wood Fencing
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Winter Maintenance for Wood Fences
While many homeowners don’t want to admit it, winter is just around the corner. As the weather grows colder and everyone looks to the sky for signs of snow, homeowners will begin to prepare their homes for the winter conditions. One element of the home that some homeowners may neglect with winter maintenance is their wood fence.
Wood fences take plenty of abuse year round. Most people can imagine the damage that is caused throughout the summer season, but they never consider the damage winter can cause to wood fences. Some damaging elements from the winter season that can harm wood fences include:
- Falling debris caused by severe weather can cause damage to your wood fences.
- Snow and rain can damage the fibers of your wood fences, leaving them vulnerable to mold and rot. Debris that remains on your fence after a snow fall can also trap moisture near the fence, causing more damage.
- Soil can shift after heavy amounts of rain and snow. As the soil shifts, the beams of your wood fence that provide support can become weak and unstable.
In order to combat these potential damages, consider these winter maintenance tips for your wood fences:
- Remove any debris from your wood fence when able. This will prevent moisture from being trapped near your fence to prevent rotting.
- As you shovel snow from your walkways, brush away snow resting on your wood fence. This will remove the extra weight from your fence while also removing the harmful moisture. Try to brush away any snow that may be resting around the posts of your wood fence.
- If you notice a large amount of moisture around your fence, be sure to monitor the stability of your fence posts. If you notice the posts have become unstable, call Hercules Fence. Our professionals will help repair the posts to keep your wooden fence stable and effective.
At Hercules Fence, we specialize in the installation and maintenance of several fence styles throughout the Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina areas. Residential fencing provides a welcoming appearance to complement your home. Our sales team can offer you many selections to choose from to accommodate your privacy, semi-privacy, and decorative needs, and our professionals use only the highest quality materials to install your fence at a price that is reasonable and affordable. We also specialize in commercial fencing to keep your business safe and secure while also looking professional and welcoming.
To get started with winter maintenance for wood fences, call us today at 1-800-883-3623. You can also visit our contact page to find a full list of our locations and phone numbers.
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Fall Fence Maintenance with Hercules Fence
October is here and fall is finally upon the Mid-Atlantic region. Fall means crisp weather, apple picking, and a new style of yard work. With the changing of the season comes the need for fall fence maintenance. Each fence style requires some type of fall maintenance, depending on the style of fence you have for your home.
Fall Fence Maintenance for your Home
- Wood- Wood fences typically require more maintenance in general because of they run a higher risk for damage. During the fall, be sure to remove any debris resting on top or at the base of your wood fence. Leaves around the posts of your fence could lead to rotting and warping of your fence.
- Vinyl- Vinyl fencing requires the least amount of maintenance overall because of the durable materials used to create the fence. Rinsing your fence with soap and water whenever dirt or debris is noticeable will help your vinyl fence last through the fall.
- Aluminum- An aluminum fence also requires a low amount of maintenance generally. During the fall, avoid hanging heavy decorations and keep your fence free of debris.
- Chain Link- During the fall season, consider installing fence slats to increase your overall curb appeal. Remove any debris that happens to get attached to your chain link fence to decrease the chance of rusting.
Fall Fence Maintenance with Hercules Fence
At Hercules Fence, we specialize in the installation and maintenance of several fence styles throughout the Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina areas. Residential fencing provides a welcoming appearance to complement your home. Our sales team can offer you many selections to choose from to accommodate your privacy, semi-privacy, and decorative needs, and our professionals use only the highest quality materials to install your fence at a price that is reasonable and affordable. We also specialize in commercial fencing to keep your business safe and secure while also looking professional and welcoming.
To get started with fall fence maintenance by Hercules Fence, call us today at 1-800-883-3623. You can also visit our contact page to find a full list of our locations and phone numbers.
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What Type of Wood Fence is Right for You?
Going back for more than 400 years the fencing material of choice for homes and residential properties has been wood. Why? It’s inexpensive and lightweight but also can easily be shaped and changed to give a property or home a wide variety of specific characteristics. With its visual appeal and utility it’s no wonder wood fencing is so popular. But what kind is right for you? Here are some of the most popular varieties of wooden fencing and what they can do for your Maryland home?
Picket
The fence of classic Americana, the picket fence features widely spaced and pointed pickets that are typically around 3-4ft high. Although not for the more security minded, they do discourage climbing, shed raindrops, and make excellent posts for vines or ivy to grow on. Picket fences are best used for enclosing a garden, pool, or yard, providing a clear but visually appealing boundary marker.
Vertical Board
Perfect for keeping away prying eyes, vertical board fences use straight planks spaced tightly together, sometimes even overlapping, to ensure privacy and block out the wind, and can be built to any custom height.
Lattice
Crisscrossing, layered strips of lath, when overlaid, can be used to construct a beautiful lattice fence. These fences obscure view from the outside while still allowing in plenty of sunlight and air, making them great for pools, decks, and patios. They also fit well in gardens because their structure makes them ideal for any climbing plants.
Post and Rail
Featuring horizontally running boards connected to widely spaced posts, this farm staple is traditionally used for penning in livestock but can also be used to give your home a distinct boundary and a bit of that rural flavor.
Louver
Vertical Louvers are a type of wooden fence using staggered placement of angled boards to limit exposure while still allowing in light and air. When viewed straight on the boards obfuscate any view making them a great choice to surround your pool, sauna, or patio with.
Choose Hercules
At Hercules Fence, we specialize in the installation and maintenance of wood fences throughout the Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina areas. Wood fencing provides a natural and rustic look to complement your home. Our sales team can offer you many selections to choose from to accommodate your privacy, semi-privacy, and decorative needs, and our professionals use only the highest quality wood materials to install your fence at a price that is reasonable and affordable.
To get started with your new wood fence by Hercules Fence, call us today at 1-800-883-3623. You can also visit ourcontact page to find a full list of our locations and phone numbers.
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Extending the Life of your Wood Fence
When homeowners install a wood fence, they are making an investment on their home. A wood fence adds elegance and security to a home while also increasing the curb appeal and overall value of the home. While a wood fence holds many benefits for homeowners, they do require some maintenance from time to time. This may seem difficult; however, the steps you can take to extend the life of your fence are simple and inexpensive.
Some steps homeowners can take to extend the life of their wood fence are:
- Cleaning- Use a power washer or strong hose to clean your fence of dirt and debris. Soap for dishes mixed with a bleach solution can be effective at cleaning the fence while also removing any mold spores that may have grown.
- Repairing- Walk the entire length of your fence in search for areas that need to be repaired. This can include loose hinges, broken locks, and damaged boards. This is also a good time to ensure the posts for your fence are still firmly in the ground.
- Staining- Once your fence has dried, you can now apply a petroleum stain to the wood. This stain will seep into the top layer of the wood to protect your fence for longer.
- Finishing- Once you have finished these main steps, you can then decide to add a wood preservative to your fence as well. It is also a good idea to use grease to lubricate the locks and hinges of your wood fence to ensure they remain in working order.
At Hercules Fence, we specialize in the installation and maintenance of wood fences throughout the Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina areas. Our professionals use only the highest quality wood materials to install your fence at a price that is reasonable and affordable.
To get started with your new wood fence by Hercules Fence, call us today at 1-800-883-3623. You can also visit our contact page to find a full list of our locations and phone numbers.
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How To – Maintenance Tips To Extend The Life Of Your Wood Fence
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Caring for your Wood Fence
Wood fencing is a great way to add security and privacy to your yard while enhancing the overall look of your home. After taking the time and money to install a wood fence, you want your fence to last you a long time. There are steps that can be taken to help your wood fence last longer, saving you money and keeping your home looking at its best.
- Keep the tops of your fence at an angle. This will prevent pooling water and will stop rotting.
- Make repairs whenever needed to your fence.
- Keep debris that will eventually decompose away from your fence. You can also avoid plants and bushes from growing near the fence to prevent damage.
- Have sufficient draining systems in place around your fence to prevent water damage from standing water.
- Stain your fence every 3-5 years to help preserve and protect your wood fence.
- Clean your fence with a quick spray of the hose to remove light dirt.
At Hercules Fence, we specialize in the care and installation of quality wood fencing. For over 50 years and with 6 convenient locations, Hercules Fence has been a trusted name in the fencing industry. We have worked to develop our buying capabilities in order to provide our customers with quality materials at a price they can afford. Our custom wood fencing options are sure to please any residential home owner and will complement any landscape. Our sales team will work with you to determine if your wood fence is needed for privacy, security, decoration, or a combination of the three.
Since 1955, Hercules Fence has served the areas of:
- Maryland
- North Carolina
- Virginia
- Norfolk
- Manassas
- Richmond
- Newport New
We have been involved with projects that range from government buildings to airports. Our fences can be found at The National Zoo, NASA, Harbor Park Baseball Stadium, and BWI Airport, to name a few.
To get started with your new wooden fence, or if you have any questions on how to care for your wooden fence, call Hercules Fence at (800)-883-3623 or click here. Follow us on Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook today.
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How To Protect Your Wooden Fence Posts From Rotting
Your new wooden fence looks great now, but if you do not properly maintain it, it will not last very long. Sun, wind and especially water can wreak havoc on your fence. But a little preventative maintenance can go a long way to extend the life of your wooden fence.
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How to Stain Your Wooden Fence
Nothing looks quite as nice as a wooden fence surrounding your yard. A wooden fence adds a certain element of elegance and aesthetic appeal that other fences simply cannot compete with. But whether you have an old fence that needs a little touch up, or you have just had a new fence installed, all wooden fences need to be annually stained. This will not only keep your fence looking its best, but it will also protect your fence from the harsh outdoor weather (rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.).