Residential fences provide a number of benefits, ranging from security to aesthetics. These are characteristics that might entice potential homebuyers, but not if the fence providing them is clearly old and decrepit. Think about it from the other side of the coin — if you were out in the market for a new home (which you likely are, if you’re selling your current home), you’d want it to look all nice and new, well loved, and well maintained. Give buyers a reason to put in an offer, and make that reason your residential fence. (more…)
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Winter Fence Damage to Avoid
It looks like our first big snowstorm of the winter is headed our way. Significant snowfall brings plenty of concern and chaos to the mid-Atlantic, but your fence doesn’t have to be on the receiving end of any of that chaos. As long as you keep proper fence maintenance in mind, winter fence damage will be safely on the list of things you don’t have to worry about this weekend as the blanket of snow drifts down. Once you’re all stocked up on toilet paper and milk, take a minute to read our tips to prevent any winter fence damage. (more…)
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How to Care: Wood Fencing
A wood fence is a great way to provide your yard with an added level of privacy and security while helping to also add an aesthetic appeal to your property. After you have spent the time to determine that a wood fence is what you want, and spending the money to have a wood fence installed on your property, you want to ensure that your wood fence is going to last on your property. If you fail to care for your wood fence properly, you could be left with a damaged fence that will cost you more money than you originally anticipated.
So how can you care for your wood fence?
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Summer Maintenance for your Fence
Fence maintenance is never ending, no matter what the season. Different weather conditions call for different maintenance actions by homeowners. Summer maintenance is essential in keeping your fence functioning and extending the overall life of the structure. So what goes into summer maintenance for your residential fence?
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Painting your Chain Link Fence
Even though a chain link fence is very durable, it still can face aesthetic wear and tear due to the elements.
Just like any project, fence maintenance requires preparation, and you can’t just expect to spray paint your chain link fence and restore it to its former beauty. You need to have the proper tools on hand in order to properly maintain your chain link fence.
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Do I Need a New Fence?
That fence has been there for years. You or the previous owner grew up with that border protecting their yard. Children and pets played behind it. Cookouts and porch-light parties were kept private. That fence even prevented that mystery animal from digging in. But fence maintenance is difficult, especially when the materials are starting to degrade and the poles in the ground are loose in their holes. It’s time for a new fence installation.
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Security Fence Installation for Protection
A fence is more than just a grate or wall around one’s yard. It is a statement that tells everyone around you, “I value my home and property and I can protect my own interests.” A well-designed fence can say a lot about a home and its owner. The barrier around your yard highlights your priorities and desires. The phrase “Good fences make good neighbors” is unfortunately growing truer; as such, a fence that provides the best security makes the strongest statement of all.
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Holiday Decorating Tips for your Fence
With Thanksgiving taking place in under a week, the holiday season is finally upon us! This means preparing your home for the holiday festivities. Most homeowners and families will take the next week or two to make holiday plans, set up their tree, and begin decorating their homes for the holidays. While decorating the interior of your home is fun and festive, you shouldn’t neglect the exterior of your home! A sturdy and appealing fence installed by Hercules Fence is the perfect canvas to use to give your yard and walkway a festive, holiday touch. Here are some ways to incorporate your fence and yard with your holiday decorating theme:
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Fall Fence Maintenance with Hercules Fence
October is here and fall is finally upon the Mid-Atlantic region. Fall means crisp weather, apple picking, and a new style of yard work. With the changing of the season comes the need for fall fence maintenance. Each fence style requires some type of fall maintenance, depending on the style of fence you have for your home.
Fall Fence Maintenance for your Home
- Wood- Wood fences typically require more maintenance in general because of they run a higher risk for damage. During the fall, be sure to remove any debris resting on top or at the base of your wood fence. Leaves around the posts of your fence could lead to rotting and warping of your fence.
- Vinyl- Vinyl fencing requires the least amount of maintenance overall because of the durable materials used to create the fence. Rinsing your fence with soap and water whenever dirt or debris is noticeable will help your vinyl fence last through the fall.
- Aluminum- An aluminum fence also requires a low amount of maintenance generally. During the fall, avoid hanging heavy decorations and keep your fence free of debris.
- Chain Link- During the fall season, consider installing fence slats to increase your overall curb appeal. Remove any debris that happens to get attached to your chain link fence to decrease the chance of rusting.
Fall Fence Maintenance with Hercules Fence
At Hercules Fence, we specialize in the installation and maintenance of several fence styles throughout the Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina areas. Residential fencing provides a welcoming appearance to complement your home. Our sales team can offer you many selections to choose from to accommodate your privacy, semi-privacy, and decorative needs, and our professionals use only the highest quality materials to install your fence at a price that is reasonable and affordable. We also specialize in commercial fencing to keep your business safe and secure while also looking professional and welcoming.
To get started with fall fence maintenance by Hercules Fence, call us today at 1-800-883-3623. You can also visit our contact page to find a full list of our locations and phone numbers.
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Choosing a Fence that Fits Your Family
When it comes to selecting a fence, you have a variety of options of fencing materials from which to choose. But before you go about selecting one specific fencing option, you’ll need to consider what the needs of your family are. Hercules Fence has a few vital questions that you should answer for yourself before choosing a fence for your family.
Does my family live in a neighborhood?
If your home is surrounded by other homes, then this can affect what kind of fence you might want to purchase. Your neighbors might be very close by; in that case, a privacy fence might be an appealing option, simply for peace of mind and to give you your own space. If you live in a particularly crowded neighborhood, then you might want to select a fence that will reduce noise pollution as well.
Does my family live near a main road?
The kind of fence you purchase can be based on the issue of safety, in many cases. You may not want to obstruct your view with too tall of a fence, but if you live near a main road, then you want to ensure your children or pets, when they are playing out in the yard, are well-protected. In this kind of situation, a chain link fence might be a good fencing material to select. Chain link fences do no obstruct views, but they are sturdy, and they do keep your children and pets from wandering into traffic.
Does my family have a pool?
If your family is looking to get a fence to surround your pool, then safety and fencing maintenance will be an issue. In order to prevent anyone from accidentally falling in to your pool, a barrier such as a vinyl fence could be the perfect fit. Vinyl fencing is water resistant, and so even though your fence will be near the water, it will not rust, warp, or develop mold.
Does my family have time to dedicate to fence maintenance?
If you foresee it being easily to put in a little extra time into the maintenance of your fence, then a wood fence might be the right option for you. While not much more difficult to take care of than other kinds of fencing materials, wood fences do require a little more attention to keep them looking like new throughout different kinds of weather.
Are you trying to select the best fencing option for your family? Call Hercules Fence today.
With 6 convenient locations, including our Jessup, Maryland facility, Hercules Fence is the name you trust when choosing a fence. Call today for more details.
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