Vinyl is one of the most low-maintenance fencing options, but it still requires some upkeep.
Of all the possible materials that you could choose for your fencing needs, vinyl is one of the most low-maintenance options. It’s not susceptible to rotting like wood or rust like iron and is virtually unaffected by weather. Still, there are steps you can take to ensure that the performance, look, and durability of your vinyl fence is the best it can be. (more…)
As summer arrives use these tips to keep your wooden fence looking its best!
Summer is here. It brings sudden, driving rain, high winds, blazing heat, and damaging UV rays. All of these things can be very hard on your wooden fence. Fortunately, there are over 99,000 businesses that offer fencing services. These businesses employ over 270,000 people and generate over $50 billion in revenue, so they know a thing or two about protecting your investment. These are just a couple of their tricks. (more…)
Landscaping can work wonders to keep your wood fence looking beautiful throughout the year.
When the weather begins to warm up and you head out to assess your yard, it isn’t always easily to see how each component plays off of the others. Your wood fence may have survived another cold winter, and your lawn and tree may need some sprucing up, but it’s good to keep in mind that each can help in preserving the other’s longevity. A good wood fence requires a certain amount of maintenance, but you can great add to its lifespan with a few helpful landscaping tips. (more…)
Don’t let this happen to your fence. Get ready for storm season.
As Hurricane Matthew approaches up the East Coast, it’s important to take extra care in securing your fence, your yard, and your home. Residents in Florida are experiencing a brutal Category IV hurricane that will take a huge toll on landscaping, fencing, and residential and commercial buildings in impacted areas. With inclement weather headed our way, how can you protect your investment and home from unnecessary damage? (more…)
Make sure your fence lasts the winter by performing maintenance this fall.
Are you worried that your wooden fence might not be as prepared for the cold winter months as it could be? The inconstant weather and exposure to moisture can potentially be damaging to fences, but with some clever fence maintenance tips on hand you and your fence will be more than ready to weather the harsh winter. Below you will discover several of the most common winter-related fence problems and what you can do to get a handle on them. (more…)
Make sure you plan ahead before planting a garden near your fence
Planting a garden near your fence can make for a comfortable and beautiful arrangement, but there are a few things to consider. Read our tips for planting near a fence before you start digging and planting. Keeping these tips in mind will help you make the most out of your new garden. (more…)
Proper fence maintenance can help your fence look happy and healthy year-round.
Maintaining your fence may not be the most enjoyable or obvious task on your list of weekend yard work, but it may be the most important to making sure your investment lasts as long as it should. Different seasons offer different challenges to fence maintenance, and the summer is no exception. Humidity, lawn debris and sudden storms are just a few challenges facing your fence, but proper inspection and maintenance can help your fence last another challenging season. (more…)
Take it slow and steady, painting a wooden fence can be easy and fun!
With spring in the air, folks throughout the Mid-Atlantic are eager to get outside and get started on some home improvement projects to spruce up their homes before the warmer seasons. You’ll want to spend more time outside as the weather gets progressively nicer, and you’ll want to do so in an outdoor living space that is bright, clean, and lively. Looking for a fun and easy way to move toward that goal? Let’s learn about painting a wooden fence. (more…)
Spring is on its way — make sure to check your fence off your spring cleaning list this year!
The calendar officially turns to spring this Sunday, March 20th. No more guessing based on the weather and no more pretending like a groundhog knows when spring is coming. Spring — honest-to-goodness spring — will be here in just a few short days. With that in mind, spring cleaning time becomes inevitable. Here are some pro tips for fence cleaning this season. (more…)
This might be one of those residential fences that needs to go….
We’ve written recently about sprucing up your fence for spring, but residential fences are not forever, even despite great maintenance practices. Eventually, it will be time to say goodbye to your old residential fence to make way for a new one. Here are some signs that you and your fence might be approaching the end of your time together. (more…)
