The American Dream: a house, a family, and a white picket fence.
When we think of a classic American household, mainly people think of a nice home with 2.5 kids, maybe a family dog, and always a white picket fence out front. But have you ever thought about what exactly a picket fence is, where it comes from or why it became so popular for American families? (more…)
The picket fence actually has a long history behind it.
We all know that white picket fences are synonymous with classic Americana, but what exactly is a picket fence, and where did the term white picket fence come from? (more…)
If you live in a windy area and are worried about how it will affect your fence, chain link is your best choice.
When choosing the perfect fence to accent your home, complement your landscaping, and protect your house, it’s important to take into account the weather conditions where your home is located. If you live in a windy area or a place prone to hurricanes and severe weather events passing through, your fence design should allow air to flow through spaces in the fence while still providing some privacy. Here are some beautiful fence designs that are optimal for windy areas. (more…)
Double Swing Gate operator with Pedestal
Are you a homeowner in search of reliable, secure residential fencing options?
If yes, you’ve come to the right place. Hercules Fence offers a wide range of options when it comes to residential fencing designs. From a chain link fence to steel fencing, you’ve got just what you need.
We design home-automated gate systems to provide homeowners aesthetic, convenient gate operator systems. We analyze the size of your property to identify the best style of fence and gating for your property needs.
What types of gates are available for homeowners desiring high security gate installations?
There are three high security gates designed for enhancing home security:
Hercules Fence is here to help you identify your security needs so we may create the security fence of your dreams.
We can design custom gates solely for pedestrian access or vehicle access. It’s up to you.
Here at Hercules Fence we are dedicated to producing high quality residential fencing, commercial fencing and high security fencing.
Our gate entries can feature:
You should never feel like you have to sacrifice your home security to ensure a home appeal that’s practical and aesthetically pleasing. You can have total access control security and still maintain a stylish gate.
Schedule an appointment with Hercules Fence to strengthen your pool safety by contacting Hercules Fence by calling (800) TU FENCE or click here today!
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Are you in need of a backyard fence? If yes, you will want to make the best choice when getting a fence installed. It is not something you want to rush. Have a game plan and put some thought in choosing your backyard fence. Read now to learn what actions you should take to make the best choice for your backyard fence.
When purchasing and installing a backyard fence, there are three important things you need to think about: Function. Style. Maintenance.
With function, you want your backyard fence to cover all your necessities as a homeowner of attractiveness, privacy and safety. A fence can make your garden or your backyard as a whole look better. A fence can also enhance your privacy and the safety of your family – pets included.
If your fence is installed and maintained properly, it is capable of increasing your curb appeal and property value.
The next thing you should take in account is the fence style. There are so many fence styles you can choose but you should choose one that fits your needs, your budget and complements the look of your home.
If your style needs to take in account privacy, a tall wooden fence works best for residential property.
If you are looking to enhance your safety at an affordable price, you may want to install a chain link fence.
If the sole purpose of your fence is to add charm and elegance to your home property, try an iron fence or picket fence.
No matter your needs and wants, there is always a fence out there for you – even if you have to install a customized fence.
Last but not least, you need to consider how much time you are willing to invest in maintaining the function and beauty of your fence.
If you install a wood fence, you will take more maintenance than other fencing. You will need to paint and stain it regularly. You will need to occasionally replace boards. If you are looking for a low maintenance fence, try installing vinyl fencing.
With this information you are sure to pick the best fence for your backyard. Hercules Fence is here to help.
Hercules Fence has a superb reputation for quality service and products. For example, we installed a fence for Harrison Tyler, one of the living grandsons of the 10th President of the United States, John Tyler. Hercules Fence does not only install residential, commercial and high-security, high quality fencing but also Hercules Fence donates products and labor to charities, as well as, ABC’s remodeling project called “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”
If you have any questions or need fence installments, contact Hercules Fence by calling (800) TU FENCE or click here today!
Fence design/style contributes greatly to the overall aesthetic value of your home or place of business. But for the most part, a fences’ appearance is secondary to its overall purpose. After all, most fences are not built as decorations, but rather for a more direct purpose such as security, privacy, to establish borders, or to keep animals in (or out).
Your new wooden fence looks great now, but if you do not properly maintain it, it will not last very long. Sun, wind and especially water can wreak havoc on your fence. But a little preventative maintenance can go a long way to extend the life of your wooden fence.
Robert Frost may have scoffed at his neighbor’s assertion that “good fences make good neighbors” in his poem, “Mending Wall,” but it’s clear that most homeowners prefer their fences anyway. We recently contributed to an article in The Washington Times that found that fences are still very popular for homes.
However, the article also pointed out that the agreement seems to end there. While most homeowners like fences, their style, material, and even reason for having a fence tend to vary. Fortunately, there are many options to suit the variety of tastes.
It seems like a new material for fence building is coming out every day. Last week, we blogged about using bamboo for fencing. In addition to the traditional wood and wrought iron, there’s now vinyl and other metals. It all depends on the look and how much maintenance one prefers.
There are also many reasons why homeowners want a fence in their yard. Frost’s neighbor liked his to clearly define his property’s boundaries. Others want the privacy and security that a fence can provide. Some just like the look. For many, it’s a combination.
Another result of the different fencing options is that you don’t have to sacrifice one reason for another. You have choices that can afford you security without making your home look like a penitentiary. There’s vinyl that looks like wood, aluminum that looks like iron, and more. Contact us and we’ll help you figure out which options work best for you.
When HGTV’s hit show, “Curb Appeal,” needed some help turning Jessica and Bryant Wilson’s plain, suburban home into an attractive, seaside-themed bungalow, it turned to Hercules Fence for a vital component.
One of the first things that designer Christopher Ralston identified to “bring the beach to the ‘burbs” at the Wilsons’ house was a white picket fence to “frame the yard and give it a classic look.” We were honored to be called upon to handle this part of the project and flattered when Jessica Wilson said the yard looked like a movie set with the fence around it.
When you watch the video, you’ll see that the fence we installed wasn’t your traditional wood picket fence but rather one made of PVC vinyl and already assembled in sections. This made it easy to install and even easier for the Wilsons to maintain. It had all the look of a classic picket fence without the hassles of having to paint or replace old wood.
What you didn’t see in the video was “Curb Appeal’s” production schedule. Installing the fence had to be precisely sequenced with all the other work going on and completed within a tight timeframe. We were up to the challenge and extend such service to meet all of our customers’ needs.
The Wilsons’ relatives helped design and build much of the porch, its furniture, and the landscaping around the house. We’re therefore doubly honored to be called in for what was very much a family project. We now like to consider the Wilsons members of our extended family. Contact us to lean how we can add curb appeal to your home.
