Posts Tagged ‘Maintenance’

• Increasing the Longevity of Your Wood Fence

  • March 19th, 2021
  • Posted in fencing
  • Tags: exterior design, Maintenance, outdoor landscape

  

  To maximize the longevity of your wood fence, here is what you can do.

  A wood fence can be a captivating home feature for any yard. On top of extra aesthetic appeal, these fences raise your home’s security levels, making them useful for a variety of situations.

  Wooden fences will usually last somewhere in the ballpark of 15 years, but if you take good care of them, that life expectancy could rise up to as many as 20 years, if not more. To maximize the longevity of your wood fence, here is what you can do. (more…)

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• How to Keep Dogs From Getting Past Your Fence

  • February 4th, 2021
  • Posted in Residential Fences
  • Tags: Maintenance, protective fence, Safety

  

  Here is how you’re able to prevent your dog from getting past your fence.

  For those who have dogs as pets, you might have decided to install a fence around your yard to keep them from running away and getting into danger. Unfortunately, fences don’t always keep dogs contained. Many dogs will attempt to jump over a fence or consider digging underneath it, and you need to be sure your fence will keep your dog in the yard no matter what. Here is how you’re able to prevent your dog from getting past your fence. (more…)

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• Keeping Your Wood Fence Protected Against Termites

  • December 18th, 2020
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fence damage, Maintenance, residential property

  

  Here is what you should do to make sure termites don’t destroy your wooden fence.

  Termites can wreak havoc on your fence. They feast on wood, raising families that will cause even greater problems if you don’t take care of the problem early on. It can be tough to even know that you have a termite issue until it’s too late, and your fence has already begun to split and fall apart because termites eat away at your fence from the inside out.

  The best way to handle termite problems is to prevent them from happening from the start. Here is what you should do to make sure termites don’t destroy your wooden fence. (more…)

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• Winter Maintenance Suggestions for Your Wood or Metal Fence

  • December 4th, 2020
  • Posted in fence installments
  • Tags: Maintenance, metal fences, wood fences

  

  Maintenance is critical to the looks and overall condition of your fence.

  Fencing has the ability to look great during the winter, but it’s going to take some effort on your end to keep things looking pleasant. Out of the different fencing materials people like to use, wood and metal are quite popular. Each of these does a great job at promoting extra privacy around your house while boosting your outdoor landscape’s overall aesthetic. But if you don’t maintain your fence, it won’t take long for everything to start looking worse. Maintenance is critical to the looks and overall condition of your fence. (more…)

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• Keeping Your Ornamental Iron Fence in Good Shape

  • November 13th, 2020
  • Posted in Residential Fences
  • Tags: hardscaping, Maintenance, residential property

  

  There are procedures you can follow to help maintain your ornamental iron fence.

  An ornamental iron fence can get exposed to all sorts of weather conditions throughout the year. It can fade due to intense heat in the summer. Sometimes, paint can get scratched up and leave the bare metal exposed, which can eventually lead to rusting. Fortunately, there are procedures you can follow to help maintain your ornamental iron fence. (more…)

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• Why Wood Fence Repairs and Maintenance are Important

  • October 30th, 2020
  • Posted in Residential Fences
  • Tags: Maintenance, property management, repairs

  

  If you aren’t repairing or maintaining your wood fence, here are the reasons you should.

  Many homeowners have a fence surrounding their yard, and these fences are installed for different reasons, depending on the homeowner’s intentions. No matter what purpose your fence has, however, repairs and maintenance are always going to be necessary for keeping your fence intact and functional. A wood fence can last for as long as 12 years if it is made from lumber that is untreated, while fences made with pressure-treated lumber can stay up as long as three decades. If you aren’t repairing or maintaining your wood fence, here are the reasons you should. (more…)

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• Typical Sources of Fence Damage, and How to Stop Them From Occurring

  • October 8th, 2020
  • Posted in fencing
  • Tags: inspection, Maintenance, residential property

  

  There are certain sources of fence damage that are more likely for homeowners to encounter.

  A fence will only be reliable when it is well-built and given plenty of care. It will also help give your home extra beauty and elegance. But if you have any fence damage, you might not get that same appeal and functionality. There are certain sources of fence damage that are more likely for homeowners to encounter. (more…)

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• Restoring the Strength of a Rusty Wrought Iron Fence

  • October 1st, 2020
  • Posted in Residential Fences
  • Tags: Maintenance, residential property, restoration

  

  Here is what you can do to bring the strength of a rusty wrought iron fence back.

  A wrought iron fence offers you a secure border around your property without sacrificing decorative appeal. While it doesn’t do much good at providing privacy, it still does enough to keep intruders away. One of the perks people like most about these fences is how easy it is to maintain them. It doesn’t take too much work to keep a fence in good shape or restore it in the event it takes damage. Even rusting isn’t the end of the world because there are ways you can bring your fence back to life. Here is what you can do to bring the strength of a rusty wrought iron fence back. (more…)

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• Getting Your Fence Ready for Fall

  • August 20th, 2020
  • Posted in fence installments
  • Tags: Maintenance, residential property, Weather

  

  Here is what you can do to get your fence ready for fall.

  We’re getting towards summer’s conclusion, which means we’re getting closer to the times of pumpkin spice and enjoying cozy sweaters. But beyond that, it’s time for you to get your yard ready for the upcoming fall weather. Part of preparing for the fall is to check on your fence and make sure it’s ready for the change in weather. It has to be capable of handling cooler temperatures and any moisture that might try to settle on it. Here is what you can do to get your fence ready for fall. (more…)

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• Choosing Material For Your Low Maintenance Fencing

  • April 30th, 2020
  • Posted in fencing
  • Tags: fence installation, fencing material, Maintenance

  

  We will look at the different low-maintenance fencing options you can use around your property.

  When picking material for your fence, you should always ask yourself, “How much maintenance will be needed to keep my fence in good condition?” A related question would be how much money it costs to maintain the fence. The less maintenance your fence needs, the less it will cost to maintain it. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? That’s why going with low-maintenance fencing is a good idea. There are three low-maintenance fencing options that people often use: vinyl, treated wood, and aluminum. We will look at the different low-maintenance fencing options you can use around your property. (more…)

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