Putting up a fence around your home or property is a task that should not be taken lightly. It will directly affect the safety of your family and your property, as well as the value of your home, should you eventually decide to sell. So before approaching a fencing contractor, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself:
What is the fence for?
Determining the purpose of the fence will guide you in choosing the right kind of fence for your home.…
If you’re planning on getting an automatic gate, your fencing contractor can install a swinging or sliding gate for you. Both of these models will offer your home improved security, convenience, and aesthetics. However, between the two models, a sliding gate has some advantages that you may not find in a swinging gate. Read on to see what they are.
A rigid design that promises better security
Unlike swinging gates, a sliding gate is made of one rigid frame.…
Theft of metals and plants from open yards can be a problem for construction business owners. A sturdy fence on its own might not be enough to keep intruders off your property. However, your fencing contractor will be able to upgrade your boundary fencing with toppings that will make it more burglar-proof.
If you want to make your commercial premises’ perimeter fencing more secure, read on to find out what options are available.…
The primary function of pool fencing is to create safety and prevent unsupervised children from reaching the pool area. However, these fences can be multifunctional. If you have limited space in your yard, they can even be turned into storage. Here are a few ideas:
1. Hooks and Baskets
If you have a wooden privacy fence around your pool, consider adding hooks to it to use as storage. Hooks on your fence can be used to hold anything from extra swimming suits to inflatable tubes to nets for cleaning.…
Fences make running a livestock farm much easier because it is easy to control the movements of the animals across the farm. Keep the following tips in mind in order to get the best from your fence.
Put Central Lanes
Central lanes or races allow you to direct the animals in any paddock you like without thinking about the location of that paddock. This is because the central lane allows you to herd the animals to that specific paddock that you would like them to graze in without making them move through several paddocks.…
When you think of renovating and remodeling a home, you likely are focusing on the interior. The problem is that many people focus only on the interior. The exterior of the home needs to offer some type of appeal as well, above just having a new paint job. An aspect of this exterior remodel that you should consider is the fencing. Here are four fencing options that can add kerb appeal to your home.…
Timber fencing is universally popular for it’s natural looks, affordability, and the way the material blends with the rest of the garden. However unlike other fencing materials, timber fencing is also attractive to subterranean termites serving as a food source. Luckily to prevent termite and wood-borer damage, as well as rot and fungal growth, homeowners building timber fences use a number of different chemical treatments that help to protect their fences.…
Although they are cute and charismatic, deer are one of the most invasive species in Australia, and if you are trying to garden, they are a pest. Although it can be challenging, with the right fence, you can keep the deer out of your garden.
Here are four types of gardening fences to consider:
1. Very high fences
Depending on the species, deer can easily jump 1.8 to 3 metres, and in most cases, they certainly do not need a running start.…
Apart from providing great aesthetics for your pool and outdoor area, glass pool fencing is also attractive for its low-maintenance needs. Unlike wood that may be affected by moisture or metal that could rust over time, glass does not change over the years. However, you still have to do a few things to ensure your glass pool fencing remains spotless.
Location and setting
On a day-to- day basis, your glass fence needs to be protected from anything that could hit the glass and cause damage.…
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Housing Survey, gated communities are lower risk for being victims of burglary than non-gated communities. Still, many communities are concerned that unauthorized intruders may be able to infiltrate the property and get past the security gates by simply tailgating the vehicle in front of them. Here are 3 ways to prevent tailgating:
Having A Security Guard On Stand-By
If your gated community has the resources needed to hire a security guard to be on stand-by at all times at the gates to monitor which vehicles are going in and out, you can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized intruders entering through tailgating.…
