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• Should I Screen-In My Porch? The Advantages of Being Screened-In

  • May 11th, 2018
  • Posted in Residential Fences
  • Tags: fence, fence installation, porch

  

  Porches and patios are amazing for dining and entertaining outside, especially if they are screened-in.

  Warm weather is finally here! And it’s here to stay. Now that it’s mid-May, we can trust that there won’t be any more drastic cold spells or dramatic drops in temperature. Hang up those winter coats for good, and enjoy the spring warmth in your outdoor space. Porches and patios are amazing for dining and entertaining outside, especially if they are screened-in. If you’ve been thinking about screening-in your porch this spring, consider these pros first. (more…)

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• What to Know Before Fencing In Your Patio

  • May 4th, 2018
  • Posted in Residential Fences
  • Tags: fencing, residential fence, residential fences

  

  Before you get started, make sure you know everything there is to know about patio fencing styles.

  There may be a number of reasons why you’re considering fencing in your patio, but what it comes down to, mainly, is security. Fences, open and closed, provide some degree of security so that you and your family can use your patio comfortably. With the extreme winds the East Coast has experienced lately, it’s no wonder why you might want to protect your patio from any further damage. Before you get started, make sure you know everything there is to know about patio fencing styles. (more…)

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• Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: What to Look for in a Residential Privacy Fence

  • April 27th, 2018
  • Posted in Privacy
  • Tags: Privacy, privacy fence, residential fence

  

  This helpful guide will help you choose which kind of privacy fence is best for your home.

  There could be several reasons that are causing you to consider a privacy fence for your home. From trying to stay out of a nosy neighbor’s view to protecting your home from potential burglary, installing a privacy fence is a great decision. What it comes down to is that you simply want to keep yourself, your family, and your possessions secure. There are many options when it comes to fencing material. This helpful guide will help you choose which kind of privacy fence is best for your home. (more…)

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• How to Choose the Best Fence for Your Home

  • April 20th, 2018
  • Posted in fencing
  • Tags: fence, fencing, residential fence

  

  Here are some tips and advice that may help you figure out what the best fence for your yard will be.

  As the beautiful spring weather finally settles in, and we slowly inch our way towards the summer, the time has finally come to enjoy the outdoors again. This including enjoying the wonders of your yard. However, you may find that your yard may be lacking the proper fencing it needs. Now that you know you are in need of a fence though, you must now ask yourself what kind of fence would be the best one for you. Well, here are some tips and advice that may help you figure out what the best fence for your yard will be. (more…)

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• Seal, Stain, or Paint: The Wooden Fence-Owner’s Dilemma

  • April 12th, 2018
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: residential fence, wood fence, wood fencing

  

  This comprehensive guide will help you make the right decision when it comes time to choose sealing, staining, or painting your fence.

  Spring is here, and the sun is shining brightly down upon your home. The sun, while we welcome it after a long winter, can cause some damage to your wooden fence. There is a lot to know about owning a residential fence. If you want your fence to live a long life, you need to know how to maintain the wood your fence is made out of. You must decide between staining, sealing, or painting your fence. All of these will protect the wood, but there is a lot to know about each option. You know your home best, but you also know how much time and money you’re willing to spend on your fencing. This comprehensive guide will help you make the right decision when it comes time to choose sealing, staining, or painting your fence. (more…)

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• How to Choose the Best Security Fencing

  • April 6th, 2018
  • Posted in Commercial Fencing
  • Tags: commercial fence, Hercules Fence, security fence

  

  When choosing commercial fencing, you’ll want to invest in a structure that checks every box for your security needs.

  When you choose your security fencing, think about all the important people and things that the fence will protect. With that in mind, you’ll want to invest in a structure that checks every box for your security needs. Read on for some considerations you should remember when choosing the best security fencing. (more…)

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• 4 Ways to Spruce Up Your Wooden Fence

  • March 30th, 2018
  • Posted in fencing
  • Tags: fence, Hercules Fence, wood fence

  

  If your wooden fence is in need of a spring 2018 makeover, here are some creative ways you can add some flair to your fence.

  Now that the last of the snow is out of the way, spring weather is finally rolling around. Your mood is instantly improved when the days start getting warmer as well as longer, so why not translate that good mood into your outdoor space. If your wooden fence is in need of a spring 2018 makeover, here are some creative ways you can add some flair to your fence. (more…)

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• How to Update and Enhance an Old Fence

  • March 23rd, 2018
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: Hercules Fence, residential fence, wood fence

  

  Here’s how to update a wood fence that needs some improvements or full replacement.

  The fence that surrounds your yard is a signature feature of your house’s appearance. A fence is the piece of your yard that frames the landscape as a whole and is easily one of the most noticeable components of your yard. A fence is a timeless featured look of a yard, however, the look of the fence is not so timeless. Fences are easily susceptible to damage, especially if made from a material such as wood which can easily be affected by the weather, moisture, and insects. If damaged, you may find that it is time to replace your old fence. Or perhaps you no longer like the style or the fence no longer provides you with what you need from a fence. Regardless, it is obviously time to get rid of that old fence and replace it with a newer and better fence. Here’s how to update a wood fence that needs some improvements or full replacement.

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• Your Pool, Your Fence, and the Law

  • March 16th, 2018
  • Posted in Pool Fencing
  • Tags: fencing, Hercules Fence, residential fence

  Having a fence around your pool is more than a luxury. It’s also the law.

  

  It’s important to understand the state and county laws that protect you, your family, and everyone else that may find themselves in or around your pool area.

  Laws in Maryland and Virginia differ from state to state. Within the states themselves, however, the county laws differ from county to county. It’s imperative that you’re absolutely sure of the requirements your state and county have in place for your pool fencing. A local fencing professional is the best person to contact when you have any questions or concerns regarding your pool fencing.

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• How to Maintain Your Wooden Fence

  • March 9th, 2018
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fencing, Hercules Fence, residential fence

  

  Wooden fencing requires proper care and maintenance. If you own a wooden fence, take note on how to properly take care for and maintain it.

  A wooden fence can be an amazing and outstanding piece to have for your property. Wood fences provide your home with a classic look that no other material is able to provide quite as well, and are practically made to impress family, neighbors, friends, and anyone that may pass by your home. However, like all good things, wood fencing requires the proper care and maintenance to keep going. If you own a wood fence, take note on how to properly take care and maintain it. (more…)

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