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Figuring Out the Best Fence Height for Your Property

Have you been agonizing over how high to have your fence? The best fence height should be based on several different factors that will be unique for every household or business. Here are the top things to consider when planning a fence for your Florida property.

Know Your Available Fence Height Range

You might have a fence height range in mind going into the planning stages. But when it boils down to it, you’re not really in charge of the range of heights you can choose from. You may be legally limited in how high your fence can be, although there usually is not a set minimum height. Your best fence height could be dictated by: (more…)

Prepare for a Social Distancing with New Privacy Fence

There are a lot of home improvements you might be working on since you’re stuck at home anyway, but a new privacy fence should be number one on your list. Here’s just one reason why.

Halloween is just around the corner, and a lot of people are pretty upset. The pandemic seems to be putting a stop to a lot of the get togethers that people normally have throughout the year, and Halloween is one of the most popular.

But even though the packed parties, homemade haunted houses, apple bobbing, and trick or treating seems to be cancelled this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t mark the holiday in your own way. (more…)

How to Talk to Neighbors About a Privacy Fence

Having a privacy fence installed around your property can be a big undertaking. Depending on where you live, you may need to get permission from your homeowners’ or neighborhood association. Even if you have no such association to answer to, it can be very beneficial to talk to neighbors about a privacy fence. Here’s what you need to know to succeed in these conversations.

Boundary Issues

Are you certain that you know where your property line is? If not, you need to contact a surveyor to get a legal description of the property and boundaries marked. This will ensure that your neighbors cannot sue you for encroaching on their property with your privacy fence. If you and your neighbor agree on the boundaries, a surveyor may not be necessary. (more…)

Fence Building Neighborhood Etiquette

Are you thinking about adding a fence around your property? If so, when you are considering what type of fence you want to install, you need to consider your neighbors. Installing a barbed wire fence in the middle of suburbia, for example, probably wouldn’t go over very well. It is important that you take your neighbors into consideration and make sure that you are not violating any regulations. This is Fence Building Neighborhood Etiquette.

Property Lines

If you are not 100 percent sure about where the property line is between you and your neighbor, you need to contact a surveyor to come out and mark the boundary. In fact, you should get a surveyor even if you and your neighbor agree as to where the boundary is. If your neighbor ever sells the house and the new owners make an issue, you need to be able to legally stand your ground for placement of the fence. (more…)

Signs That It’s Time for a Privacy Fence

Have you been having a hard time deciding if a privacy fence would be worth it? How much you really need a privacy fence depends on a lot of factors, including the neighborhood you live in and features of your lifestyle. Here are some signs that it’s time for a privacy fence.

Freedom of Dress

If you want to go out on the porch in your bathrobe to drink coffee and read the morning paper, you probably want a privacy fence. Some people can be very judgmental, and rumors can spread like wildfire in a community. Dress however you like, or not at all, if you have a high enough privacy fence. (more…)

Reasons To Add A Fence To Your Property

Reasons to add a fence to your property is these are tumultuous times, and your primary focus during a crisis is to protect yourself and your family. There are a lot of ways you can beef up the security of your home or business, including adding an alarm system, but a very simple way to increase your security is to install a fence. 

Unless you go all out with an electric fence, your fence will not keep out determined criminals, but hardened criminals are frequently not the type to break into houses or businesses. Especially in times like these, the people committing the crimes of trespassing, home invasion, or home burglary are everyday people who have become desperate. And for those people, the right fence can be an effective deterrent.

There are a lot of different types of fence available. If you’re installing a fence for safety, you’ll want to make sure that you choose an appropriate style and material. Here are some of the best fences for security and reasons to add a fence to your property (more…)

How to Save Money When Buying a Fence

When you want to build a fence all the way around your home, it takes a lot of planning, budgeting, and saving to make it happen. One of the biggest barriers people face to getting the fence they want is that they are on a tight budget and have a hard time saving enough money to get the job done. Here is how to save money when buying a fence so that you can get one sooner.

Fencing Material

While it would be nice to have a long-lasting, beautiful fence, it isn’t in everyone’s budget. If you can’t afford a lot of upfront costs, your best bets are going to be wood or chain link fences, but be careful about getting a cheap fence. You’ll pay more in replacements and repairs in the long run. If you really want to save money over the long haul, invest in a vinyl or wrought iron fence. These fences last many years with minimal maintenance. (more…)

Fence Repairs for Different Fence Types

Whether your fence is for privacy, to keep in pets and children, or to keep out unwanted guests, you’ll want your fence to be in good repair. Unfortunately, no matter how well you try to maintain your fence, there is the distinct possibility that it will need repairs eventually. Here are the most common fence repairs depending on type of fence.

Wooden Fence Repairs

Rot is the wooden fence’s worst enemy, and it is often a problem that you can’t see until it is far too late. Most of the time rot happens to the part of the fence post that cannot be seen. It is the part that is buried in the ground. This is because the ground holds moisture on the wood, which is what causes rot. You may not even realize that you have a problem until your fence posts begin breaking. (more…)

Signs You Need to Replace Your Fence

Your fence acts as a barrier between you and the rest of the world. No matter what size your fence is or what purpose you have for it, you need to make sure that your fence is in good repair. Depending on the type of fence you have, there may be some maintenance required. You may also have an occasional need for repairs, yet sometimes you may need to replace your fence entirely. Here are some signs that you need to replace your fence.

Broken and Damaged Boards

Accidents do happen, and sometimes you will get a damaged or broken board that needs to be replaced. Yet wood fences do not last indefinitely, and normal wear from weather and use, as well as age, can cause boards to deteriorate and become damaged and broken. If you have several boards in this condition, it is a sign that the fence has aged and you need to replace your fence. (more…)