Many fences that people use for their yards are made out of wood. They provide a traditional look for people’s landscapes, which is what makes wooden fences a timeless classic that will stay popular for a long time to come. Unfortunately, wooden fences are vulnerable to a few different types of pests, and these critters can cause unwanted damage to your fencing if you’re not careful. Here are some of the pests that can cause harm to your wooden fence. (more…)
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How to Know Your Wood Fencing Has Sustained Weather Damage
If you have a fence, you know that it has to take whatever the weather has to throw at it every day. Different fences have different tolerance levels for the weather outside, but for today, we’ll be looking at wood fencing. Wood fences look great in people’s yards most of the time, but eventually, they’ll start to show signs of wear. Today, we’ll be showing you how to tell that your wood fencing has been damaged by the weather. (more…)
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How Summer Storms Harm Fencing, and How You Can Prepare for Them
Summer is coming up very soon. While this can be an exciting time of year due to the beautiful sunny days, warm temperatures, and extra sunlight because of daylight savings, there are still some concerns that come with the season. One of these concerns is summer storms, as these storms can pose a serious threat to our homes. One part of our homes that’s put at great risk during summer storms is our fencing, and if you want your fence to be ready for the rough weather, you’ll need to make some preparations. Here are ways summer storms can harm your fencing, and how you can get your fence ready for them. (more…)
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How to Know Your Wood Fence Has Termites
There is really no denying that wood fences are very popular among homeowners everywhere. In fact, wood fences can be wonderfully beneficial for a number of different reasons — but with wood fences, comes the potential for termites. The reality is, proper care and maintenance makes a world of a difference when it comes to keeping your wood fence safe and secure overall. Ultimately, termites are incredibly destructive and can totally ruin a perfectly beautiful wooden fence. Here are some excellent tell tale signs of termites in your wood fence. (more…)
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Why You Don’t Want a Broken Fence
High-quality fencing beautifies and adds security to a home or business. A fence does so much for residences and businesses. For these reasons, you want to ensure that a fence is in the best shape. Also, a broken latch or severely damaged and missing sections can be a liability. Here are a few reasons why you don’t want a broken fence. (more…)
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Common Problems Your Aluminum Fence Might Face
Aluminum fences are extremely durable, and can be counted upon to provide highly reliable security whatever your needs may be. As is to be expected, though, certain problems do tend to crop up with this type of fencing after years of steady use. Here are some of the most common issues your aluminum fence may face, along with information on how to address them. (more…)
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DIY Vs. Professional Fence Repair: Which to Pick
In the digital world, information is accessible at a rapid pace. You can Google or YouTube search anything, even fence repair techniques. However, fence repair is not a task to take lightly. A high-quality, robust fence protects your property while adding aesthetic value to your home. Therefore, you don’t want wear and tear to get the best of your fencing. You also want to avoid costly mistakes while attempting to repair your fence yourself. You might think, “Isn’t a DIY repair project more affordable?” We’re here to answer that question and break down the better choice between a DIY vs. professional fence repair. (more…)
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Finding the Reason for Fence Damage
Fences are great to have for pretty much any property. Whether you need to keep pets or kids from leaving the yard, or you want to keep intruders away, a fence will always have a purpose to serve you. Over time, fences start to get worn down, though, and eventually, you’ll start to see hints of fence damage.
You’ll want to know why your fence was damaged because you might be able to prevent future damage from happening if you know the source of the problem. Here are some of the reasons you may have accumulated fence damage. (more…)
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Common Issues You Can Encounter With Your Fence
Fences can serve many purposes, depending on the type you build. They can be used for added privacy, keeping children and pets inside, so they don’t get into danger or keeping unwanted guests out. Now, while you might take excellent care of your fence, it will eventually run into issues. With constant exposure to the weather, it’s only a matter of time until your fencing needs to get repaired or replaced. Here are some of the problems your fence will likely experience throughout its lifetime. (more…)