Posts Tagged ‘fence maintenance’

• What to Do (and not do) With Pool Fencing

  • July 20th, 2023
  • Posted in Residential Fences
  • Tags: Curb Appeal, fence maintenance, outdoor landscape

  

  When you have pool fencing, there are certain things you’ll want to do, and other things you’ll want to avoid.

  If you have a swimming pool at home, it can be the perfect place to enjoy outdoor summer hangouts with friends and family. To maintain safety around your swimming pool, you’ll want to have pool fencing installed. A fence can keep young kids from wandering into your pool by mistake and drowning, making a pool fence a highly valuable asset to your house. When you have pool fencing, there are certain things you’ll want to do, and other things you’ll want to avoid. (more…)

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• How to Prevent Fence Damage Caused by Insects

  • June 21st, 2023
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: fence maintenance, outdoor landscape, residential fence

  

  Let’s go over ways you can prevent fence damage this summer.

  The weather is once again heating up, and that means summer is on the horizon. With the start of a new summer season, people are able to enjoy their backyards more than ever before. With summer, though, you also have to deal with certain insects that could cause problems. For fence owners, insects can cause serious damage to your fencing, and it’s important to take precautions to make sure your fence is protected for the duration of summer. Fortunately, there are steps you can take that will give your fencing the protection it needs. Let’s go over ways you can prevent fence damage this summer. (more…)

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• How Summer Storms Harm Fencing, and How You Can Prepare for Them

  • May 9th, 2023
  • Posted in Residential Fences
  • Tags: damage, fence maintenance, harsh weather

  

  Here are ways summer storms can harm your fencing, and how you can get your fence ready 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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• Getting Your Fencing Ready for Spring

  • March 27th, 2023
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: Curb Appeal, exterior design, fence maintenance

  

  Here are some tasks that can help you to get your fencing ready for spring.

  Spring is officially here! The days are warming up, the flowers are beginning to bloom, and the birds are singing away. Have you started that spring “to do” list? The time to jump on it is now – not just making the list but also starting the tasks! Some of those spring tasks need to be started well before spring actually gets in full swing. And since the season brings with it a lot of moist weather, it can have a big impact on your fencing (yes, the same fencing that it feels like you just winterized). Here are some tasks that can help you to get your fencing ready for spring. (more…)

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• How to Get Different Kinds of Fences Winterized

  • February 27th, 2023
  • Posted in Winter Fence Maintenance Tips
  • Tags: fence maintenance, Weather, winter

  

  Fences are surprisingly resilient, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t need to prepare for snow and ice.

  Cold weather is here, and there are many different considerations that you need to make when protecting different aspects of your landscaping and hardscaping against the elements. Fences are surprisingly resilient, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t need to prepare for snow and ice. How can you winterize your fence? (more…)

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• How to Know Your Wood Fence Has Termites

  • December 13th, 2022
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: damage, fence maintenance, residential fence

  

  Here are some excellent tell tale signs of termites in your wood fence.

  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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• Protecting Your Wood Fence From Termites

  • November 10th, 2022
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fence maintenance, fencing material, residential fence

  

  Wood is quite tasty to termites. Fortunately, there are ways you can protect your beautiful wood fence from termite infestation and degradation.

  A wood fence offers many benefits, such as being cost-effective, rustic with a classic appeal, and a popular option for privacy fencing. With proper care and treatments, you should also know that wood fencing can last for a while. All in all, a wood fence can give you the protection and aesthetic appeal that you want for your property.

   

  However, there is a downside to wood fencing. Termites can be a problem regarding wood fencing. Wood is quite tasty to termites. Fortunately, there are ways you can protect your beautiful wood fence from termite infestation and degradation. (more…)

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• Wood Fence Cleaning Tips

  • October 24th, 2022
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fence maintenance, residential fence, wood fence

  

  If you’re looking for ways to tackle fence cleaning, especially if you’re opposed to power washing, read on!

  Your fence is a valuable part of your home security strategy, offering protection from trespassing, theft, vandalism, and (depending on the type of fence), even shielding your family and belongings from prying eyes. A properly installed, well maintained fence can provide decades of protection while also increasing your curb appeal and home value. The key here is that your fence needs to be maintained. This is especially true of wood fences, which if left unprotected, can succumb to weather, rot, and insects, but is generally true of every fence to one degree or another. Part of maintaining your fence is cleaning it. If you’re looking for ways to tackle fence cleaning, especially if you’re opposed to power washing, read on! (more…)

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• Why You Don’t Want a Broken Fence

  • September 8th, 2022
  • Posted in fencing
  • Tags: damage, fence maintenance, residential fence

  

  Here are a few reasons 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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• Making Sure Your Wood Fence is Protected Against Sun and Rain Damage

  • June 27th, 2022
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: fence damage, fence maintenance, outdoor landscape

  

  Here are tips on protecting your wood fence against sun and rain damage.

  A wood fence is an excellent choice if you want classic, cost-effective fencing. However, as with any material, it’s always best to know the proper maintenance techniques. For example, iron fences involve particular methods to prevent rust and corrosion. With a wood fence, you want to do all you can to avoid sun and rain damage. Otherwise, wood fencing will become dull and less structurally sound. Here are tips on protecting your wood fence against sun and rain damage. (more…)

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