Posted on: 18 July 2017
If you have a dog that you want to contain in your yard and you have decided to get a fence, you may find that, along with having the fence put up, there are other things you want to do to ensure the dog stays put in the yard. Here are some ways of making sure your dog stays in the yard:
Have a tall enough fence put up
If your dog can easily clear a 6-foot fence, then you will of course want to go higher.
[Read More]
Posted on: 22 March 2017
The choice to put up some kind of fence to enclose your office building is an easy one, but the process might be more involved than you think. The following issues will need to be dealt with if you want to avoid spending more money than planned and encountering additional problems.
Zoning and Permit Requirements
Before you start to imagine what your commercial fence will look like, you should probably visit your local zoning office to read the part of the zoning ordinance that applies to your building's location.
[Read More]
Posted on: 15 March 2017
A picket fence is the ideal fence for your front yard. It may even be one of the few fence styles allowed for a front yard by your local codes. That's because they have spaces between the pickets so you can see through them and because they are typically much shorter than a backyard fence. Instead of blocking your yard from sight, they add a decorative touch. The only problem is the usual picket fence made from wood requires a lot of maintenance, and since the fence is in your front yard, you have to stay on top of upkeep.
[Read More]
Posted on: 9 March 2017
Custom wood features are common in landscaping, porches, and exteriors of homes. Many of these features may be built with special treated materials, but other untreated lumber is also often used. If you want unique custom features for your home, you may want to consider using domestic hardwoods and other timber for these features, which all will require special care. Here are some maintenance tips for the different wood materials on the exterior of your home:
[Read More]