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• Reasons a Fencing Installation Might Not Go Well

  • June 4th, 2021
  • Posted in fence installments
  • Tags: Hercules Fence, residential fence, residential property

  

  Find out about potential problems during a fencing installation so you’ll know how to avoid them.

  If you want to make a strong upgrade to your property, fences are a great way to go. You could be refining one that you already have, or it could be an entirely new fence. Either way, you’re sure to get a lot of value out of it with proper care. Before you can enjoy the fence, however, you first have to get it set up, and there are a few ways a fencing installation can go wrong. Find out about potential problems during a fencing installation so you’ll know how to avoid them. (more…)

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• Mistakes People Can Make During Fence Staining

  • May 28th, 2021
  • Posted in Residential Fences
  • Tags: exterior design, Maintenance, outdoor landscape

  

  Fence staining is a fairly simple process that can completely alter the look of your wooden fence, but there are some common mistakes we see that you should be sure to avoid.

  Imagine this: your fence is structurally sound and just as you want it. It offers you all the security and privacy you could ever ask for. It’s in great condition, and there’s no reason to replace it. However, you really just don’t love the color of the wood and are thinking about staining it. Fence staining is a fairly simple process that can completely alter the look of your wooden fence, but there are some common mistakes we see that you should be sure to avoid. (more…)

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• What You Should Know Regarding Fence Height

  • May 21st, 2021
  • Posted in fencing
  • Tags: fence installation, regulations, residential property

  

  Here is what you should know about fence height regulations.

  When you have a fence or are considering installing one, you always need to keep fence height regulations in the back of your mind. These regulations will determine what kinds of fences you can and cannot install. If you don’t follow these regulations, there are going to be consequences, such as possibly having your fence taken down. You want to avoid getting into any trouble, so abiding by the rules is a must. Here is what you should know about fence height regulations. (more…)

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• How You Could Get Your Fence Decorated

  • May 14th, 2021
  • Posted in outdoor decoration ideas
  • Tags: decorating design, Decorative Fence, fence

  

  Adding some flower beds to your fence is a great way to make it stand out.

  Putting up a decorative fence is one of the last finishing touches people will put on their home. In fact, fences will ultimately provide a home with privacy, security, and elegance. The reality is, no matter the style of your fence, there are some key ways to make the most out of decorative fencing to allow your property to stand out and be a compliment to the rest of the house. Here are some excellent ways you can get your fence decorated in a fun and inventive way. (more…)

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• Thinking About Fencing That is Suitable for Children

  • May 6th, 2021
  • Posted in fence installments
  • Tags: outdoor landscape, residential property, Safety

  

  Consider these types of fencing for your yard if you have children.

  It’s always important to keep children safe, even if they are just playing in your yard. It would be tragic to have them get hurt because they wandered too far from home. It’s for this reason that fencing is advised anytime you have a family with small children. Fences help keep children from leaving the yard unsupervised while also protecting your house from unwelcome guests who may try to invade the property.

  But what fence is best suited for a family with small children? There are a few options that get proposed, and we’ll be going over each one in detail. Consider these types of fencing for your yard if you have children. (more…)

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• Privacy Slats for Chain-Link Fences: What You Need to Know

  • April 30th, 2021
  • Posted in Chain Link Fencing
  • Tags: installation, Privacy, residential fence

   

  

  Make sure you have an understanding of privacy slats before you purchase them.

  Chain-link fences aren’t exactly known for their privacy. If you have one of these fences yourself, you likely know this already. You should be able to enjoy your yard without the concern of people leering through your fence. Fortunately, this can be accomplished if you invest in privacy slats for your fence. Before you do, though, there are a few things you should know about them. Make sure you have an understanding of privacy slats before you purchase them. (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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• Keeping Your Wood Fence Protected Against Damage From Wind

  • April 16th, 2021
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fence damage, fence maintenance, Weather

  

  Here is how to keep your wood fence safe from wind damage.

  A fence is much more than something you install in your yard to look nice. It also plays a valuable role in keeping your house and aspects of your yard protected. If your fence is made from wood, however, there are certain vulnerabilities it will have that fences made from different materials won’t have. In some instances, it takes more than standard maintenance procedures to keep your wood fence safe, and protecting it from wind damage is one of those situations. Here is how to keep your wood fence safe from wind damage. (more…)

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• Why You Should Think About Purchasing an Aluminum Fence

  • April 9th, 2021
  • Posted in Residential Fences
  • Tags: exterior design, fence installation, home improvement

  

  If you haven’t invested in an aluminum fence yet, here are a few reasons explaining why you should.

  If you’re out driving and passing through a neighborhood, you may notice that there aren’t a lot of fences in the front yard. Most are found in the backyard or bordering pools that they have. With that said, that doesn’t mean a fence can’t be useful in the front yard. Homes that house pets and small children or that are built on busy streets can greatly benefit from a fence bordering their front yard. As our fencing material of choice, we recommend using an aluminum fence for this purpose. If you haven’t invested in an aluminum fence yet, here are a few reasons explaining why you should. (more…)

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• Spring Cleaning Suggestions We Have For Your Fencing

  • April 2nd, 2021
  • Posted in backyard management
  • Tags: cleaning, outdoor landscape, residential fence

  

  Here are some suggestions we have on how you can clean your fencing to prepare for spring.

  We’re getting to that time of year once again: spring cleaning. When you think of spring cleaning, you may be thinking about things you can do inside of your house. However, don’t forget about your outdoor landscape. One part of your outdoor landscape that could benefit from spring cleaning is your fencing. So, where do you start with cleaning? Here are some suggestions we have on how you can clean your fencing to prepare for spring. (more…)

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