There are two main options to consider when installing a privacy fence: wood and metal. There are different incentives for installing each onto your property, and knowing what each fence has to offer will make your decision much easier. Find out what material you should use for your privacy fence. (more…)
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4 Reasons To Install A Privacy Fence
A fence around your property is often the first thing people notice, hopefully, because it is strong and beautiful, not because it is ugly and falling down. If your fence is ugly and falling down, it may be time to think about the best options for replacing it. You want something that will be safe, secure, sturdy, and low maintenance. But how high do you need it to be? Read on for four reasons why your next fence should be a privacy fence. (more…)
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Ways to Increase Your Home’s Privacy
This Fall, you may want to take in the weather around your home by relaxing outside. Whether you want to keep pests out or just want some peace and quiet, we’ll walk you through several options (that can be used separately or combined) to make your backyard more private.
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How To Plan For Your Privacy Fence
Adding a privacy fence to your home can be a great way to make your home safer for your pets and family while also giving you a variety of benefits. Privacy fences can help to increase the value of your home if you choose to sell. They also can help reduce the cost of your homeowner’s insurance, depending on your policy. Not to mention, they can add a beautiful touch to your home and yard that helps to define your property. (more…)
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Which Type Of Gate Is Best For My Privacy Fence?
When you’ve already made the investment in a privacy fence, you want a gate that works well too. Choosing the right kind of gate, however, may not be as easy as it seems. You want your gate to match the general style of your fence but also do a great job at keeping your home out of public view. This simple guide will help you choose the best kind of gate for your residential privacy fence. (more…)
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Tricks for Turning Your Regular Fence Into a Privacy Fence
Creating a beautifully landscaped oasis in your backyard is something many of us want to achieve. But if there is an unsightly view just above your fence, nosy neighbors, or too many passersby you might not be using your yard to its full advantage. This is where privacy fences come in. A privacy fence can help you avoid all of the annoyances of the outside world so that your yard and garden become the peaceful escape you deserve. If you’re looking for additional privacy, here’s how to transform your regular fence into a privacy fence. (more…)
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Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: What to Look for in a Residential Privacy Fence
There could be several reasons that are causing you to consider a privacy fence for your home. From trying to stay out of a nosy neighbor’s view to protecting your home from potential burglary, installing a privacy fence is a great decision. What it comes down to is that you simply want to keep yourself, your family, and your possessions secure. There are many options when it comes to fencing material. This helpful guide will help you choose which kind of privacy fence is best for your home. (more…)
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Do If For the Kids: Child Safe Fences and Gates
If you have children, or plan on having children and are getting ready to install a new fence at your home, there are some things you should consider. Kids are naturally curious and like to wander, so making sure they don’t escape the yard unattended is a big job. Checking an old fence to make sure it’s safe or knowing what to look for in a new fence will help make your yard a safe place to play. Here are a few things to look for when determining if your fence is up to the job. (more…)
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What is a winterize fence?
Winter weather is here to stay. It’s time to winterize your fence or have a residential fence that’s winter weather resistant installed for your home.
A winterize fence is a fence that can hold up to winter weather while still enhancing your curb appeal.
Both wood fencing and wrought iron fences make for great winterize fences.
How is a wood fence transformed into a winterize fence?
A privacy fence such as a wood fence is transformed into a winterize fence when the sealant is applied. Wood fence sealant should only be applied if a fence has no visible splintering, rotting or breaks in the wood. This is why it’s best to have a new wood fence installed rather than having repairs completed for a pre-existing wood fence.
Once a privacy fence has its wood treatment completed, you can have a peace of mind that your wood fence will hold up strong against wet snow, heavy snow, ice and other wintry mixes.
If you decide to opt out of having a privacy fence, you can have a winterize wrought iron fence instead.
A wrought iron fence becomes a winterize fence when the fence is rust proofed. To rust proof a wrought iron fence, a reliable and knowledgeable Baltimore fence contractor must seal and paint a wrought iron fence. You will get the best result from a winterize metal fence when you have a newly installed wrought iron fence. When you have a new metal fence, you have the best opportunity for to prevent rusting before the winter elements have the opportunity to rust your residential fence.
It’s important that all components of a metal fence are applied with sealant for the best winter proofing. Yes, that includes sealing the gate and hardware of your wrought iron fence to maintain the best fence functionality.
Having a winterize fence will save you time and money by lowering your fence maintenance needs.
Rain and snow can wither any type of residential fence. By winterizing your residential fence, you can reap the benefits of a well maintained fence for years to come.
You can count on Hercules Fence to design you a custom winterize fence that closes securely and keeps children and pets safe. We are here to design and install a fence that protects your home from intruders.
From replacement fencing to residential fence repairs, you can count on Hercules Fence for quality fencing.
Let us help you maintain your home property with our residential fence designs.
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What do you need to know before starting a fence project?
Are you planning to hire a professional fence contractor to install a residential fence or commercial fence this holiday? Then there are things you should know about fence styles and installations to get what you need from your fence contractor.
A well designed fence can improve your level of privacy, safety and enhance the overall appeal of your property.Having a great fence for your property will help you not only designate your property lines but also secure your property without sacrificing sophisticated style.
Before your fence installation can be completed, you need to select your fence material, decide on the height of your fence, and where on your property a fence is best suited for installation. More importantly you need to identify how you will like to use your fence.
Here are common uses of a fence:
– Pool fence
– Dog Run fence
-Child Safety fence
– High Security Fence
– Privacy fence
– A fence for enhanced curb appeal
– To establish multiple living spacesThe best privacy fences are usually made from wood or vinyl to make your property less transparent to the outside world. You can use a child safety fence, pool fence or other security fence setup to protect lives and keep unauthorized individuals out of your property whether you are present or not for supervision.
The one thing that’s commonly wonderful about residential and commercial fence is the capability to highlight the beautiful features of your landscape and overall property. Yes, a fence can make your driveway, storage unit or overall property more appealing. Some fences can even protect your property from the weather elements.
If you are not sure where to start with your fence project, Hercules Fence is here to help you make the right choices for your fence project, from start to finish.
Yes, we can build you a noise control fence by creating a custom fence that’s tall and extremely solid.
Yes we can create a custom ornamental fence for your property to add decorative appeal to your property exterior.
Take a look at our low maintenance fencing, high security fences, residential fencing and custom commercial fences to get started on your fence project today.
Here at Hercules Fence we pride ourselves in installing custom fences. Let us design a stylish and reliable fence for your property.
We have been designing quality residential fences and commercial fences since 1955. See what our customers think about our services on our testimonials. Hercules Fence specializes in designing and installing residential fencing, commercial fencing and high security fencing.
Let us know what you need and we will create a structure you are truly proud to gift this holiday season.
Contact Hercules Fence by calling (800) TU FENCE or click here today!
Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Flickr, and LinkedIn!
Hercules Fence offers commercial fences, residential fences, custom iron fencing, GSA Schedule and offices in Baltimore, Maryland, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Newport News, Northern Virginia, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Washington DC.
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