For anyone with vinyl fencing in their yard, you want to be aware of all of the ways it can be damaged. This way, you can be proactive and take precautions so that you can avoid these situations entirely. Find out how your vinyl fencing can become damaged so that you know how to protect it. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘fence maintainence’
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Maintaining Your Vinyl Fence This Summer
One of the main reasons that most people choose vinyl fencing over wooden fencing is that vinyl fencing is far easier to maintain. Wooden fencing requires routine cleaning, as well as periodic sealing by painting or staining to protect the wood from weathering, rot, and insects. Vinyl, on the other hand, requires almost none of that. Your vinyl fence is not completely maintenance-free but it is much lower maintenance than a lot of other materials for fencing. Here are some tips on things you should do to maintain your vinyl fence this summer. (more…)
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Wood Fencing Rot Prevention Ideas
If your home has a wooden fence, you should know that rot is the biggest enemy to all wood fencing. It can impact both the look of your fence while also reducing its durability. It’s not always easy to avoid either; wood fencing makes contact with ground soil so much of the time, making rot seem like it’s an inevitability. Don’t worry though. There are so many steps you can take to stop the spread of rot on your home’s wood fencing. Here are some options to try if you’re worried about fence rot! (more…)
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Tips for Aluminum Fence Repair and Maintenance
Aluminum fences come with plenty of appeal and durability. There’s a reason that there are so many homeowners who turn to aluminum as their fencing material of choice. Something else great about them is that they don’t require too much maintenance; however, there are still some maintenance procedures you need to get done. Without proper maintenance, your fence isn’t going to perform as well as it should. Today, we’ll go over what maintenance tasks you should follow in order to care for your aluminum fence. (more…)
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Making Sure Your Fencing Can Endure the Snow
During the winter, it’s to be expected that snow is going to come up in your forecast at some point. This can impact many aspects of your outdoor landscape, including any fence you have. You want your fence to be as prepared as it can be before snow starts to fall. Today, we’re going to explain what can be done to help your fencing endure whatever snow may fall. (more…)
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3 Ways To Restore An Old Fence
When you get a fence, you expect it to last for a while but you know that one day it’ll old and worn-down. No matter which material you choose, eventually your fence won’t look as good as it once did. This doesn’t mean that you’ll have to get extensive repairs done or replace your fence entirely though. There are several things you can do to revitalize the look of your old fence, which could help extend its life.
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Do If For the Kids: Child Safe Fences and Gates
If you have children, or plan on having children and are getting ready to install a new fence at your home, there are some things you should consider. Kids are naturally curious and like to wander, so making sure they don’t escape the yard unattended is a big job. Checking an old fence to make sure it’s safe or knowing what to look for in a new fence will help make your yard a safe place to play. Here are a few things to look for when determining if your fence is up to the job. (more…)