Fences have so many uses and can make your home a more enjoyable place to live. You can provide yourself with more peace of mind, and even give your yard curbside upside. If you aren’t sure about getting a privacy fence, read on to find out how adding one could improve your home. (more…)
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Five Benefits Of Wrought Iron Fencing
When people think of wrought iron fencing, they think of elegance and sophistication. They are a well-known feature of many stately homes. This is the type of fencing you will find around private school grounds and government buildings. Wrought iron fencing is a sign of wealth and style.
While it is a more expensive option than something like wood or aluminum, iron fencing is a wonderful option for your home. If you invest in wrought iron fencing, you open up your house to several upsides. (more…)
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Four Key Steps In Chain Fence Installation
A chain fence can be an important feature for your yard. Along with identifying the boundaries of your yard, they offer privacy and security to the home. For these reasons, it would be no surprise if you wanted to install one of your own.
But before you start your installation, you’ll need to take a few things into account. Otherwise, you may have to start all over again if troubles start popping up. To ensure your chain fence installation goes smoothly, consider these four things. (more…)
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Pros And Cons Of Wooden Fencing
Fences serve a wide variety of roles. They can be used for privacy, keeping little kids and pets from leaving your yard, and just make your home look more appealing. The selection of materials you could use for your fence can be a bit overwhelming. There are fences made out of wrought-iron, aluminum, and PVC, and many more. The most traditional material for building a fence is wood. The question for now though is whether or not it’s the best option. Before getting wooden fencing, consider the pros and cons that come with it. (more…)
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Why Is Now A Great Time To Install An Aluminum Fence?
After you’ve decided to install an aluminum fence, you might be wondering when you want to have it installed. Summer is a great time to install your aluminum fence for a variety of reasons.
For many, summer is one of the best times of year. The sun is shining. The weather is warm. The flowers are in full bloom. So why not take advantage of this wonderful summer feeling? Let’s take a closer look at why this would be the ideal time to have your aluminum fence installation. (more…)
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What Type of Fence Is Right For Me?
Fences come in all shapes and sizes, and serve a variety of functions, not to mention provide extra appeal to your home. But with so many different fences from which to choose, how can you figure out what fence is right for you? As it turns out, there are a few key factors that can influence your decision when trying to find the perfect fence.
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5 Spring Fence Maintenance Tips
After a long winter of cold temperatures and harsh weather, your fence may need some sprucing up. Spring is the perfect time to make the most of warmer, sunnier weather and take care of routine fence maintenance. Depending on your fencing material, winter can really take a toll, so there are several things your fence may need in order to be looking like new for the summer. This can range from a quick power wash for vinyl fences to a hefty repair for older wooden fencing. No matter what kind of fence you have, we’ve got you covered for maintenance and repairs. Here are 5 spring fence maintenance tips. (more…)
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4 Reasons To Install A Privacy Fence
A fence around your property is often the first thing people notice, hopefully, because it is strong and beautiful, not because it is ugly and falling down. If your fence is ugly and falling down, it may be time to think about the best options for replacing it. You want something that will be safe, secure, sturdy, and low maintenance. But how high do you need it to be? Read on for four reasons why your next fence should be a privacy fence. (more…)
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Which Gate Should I Get For My Privacy Fence?
When you have a privacy fence installed, it’s clear that you’re looking to build your own sanctuary. Privacy fences are a great innovation that allows you to keep prying eyes out and to enjoy your property. However, when you’re having one installed you should put just as much thought into the gate as you do into the fence itself. There are a variety of gates, all with their own advantages. Here’s a short guide about these gates.
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Spring Fence Maintenance Tips
April showers bring May cookouts, and if your landscape and fencing are looking dreary it’s time to work on cleanup! After a long hard winter of blowing dirt and debris, salt spray, and snow pile up, it’s likely that your home fence could use some serious TLC. Fortunately for you, when you have a quality fence from Hercules, your maintenance will be a breeze. Today we’ll walk you through your spring fence maintenance by fence type.