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Who is responsible for the fence between you and your neighbor?
If you think about it, it’s easy to see how homeowners who didn’t put up the fence themselves, but moved into a fenced property could be confused about fence ownership. If four houses in a row have fenced in back yards that share a single back fence wall, between each property there will be five…
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Which kind of fence will last the longest?
Choosing fence materials, colors and designs are just a part of finding the perfect fence to suit your security and aesthetic requirements. Two of the most important factors during your search for your perfect fence should be durability and longevity. Although the style of your home, climate of your area and purpose of the fence…
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Why Fall and Winter is the Best Time to Install a Fence
Why You Shouldn’t Wait Till Spring Fencing contractors will be busy and in much higher demand as the weather gets warmer because so many people were waiting to call for their installation. In the busier season, you may have to wait a while for your product to be delivered or for the contractor’s calendar all…
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Staining a New Fence: When, How, and How Often It Should Be Done
For long-lasting, professional-quality results, work with a semitransparent oil-based stain designed for the exterior. These stains elegantly subtly tint the wood to accentuate the natural patina of the underlying material and the formulas have an added bonus of slowing the growth of mildew and rot as well as protect the wood from ultraviolet light exposure.…
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Top 7 Ways to Make the Exterior of Your House Look Better Than Ever
A home designed by a talented architect can often stand apart from the neighborhood simply because of the structure itself. Elegant materials used to finish the exterior like brickwork or marble or stucco can be strategically used to elevate the appearance of the home and imply that the property is more expensive than it actually…
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Wood vs Plastic Snow Fence, Pros and Cons
However; some may suggest that these wooden fences lose their effectiveness within a few years and require maintenance or replacement. Maintaining them as they rot, sag, and topple incurs additional maintenance costs. A literature review on the subject of snow fences revealed that synthetic snow fences has ·been considered as an attractive alternative over the…
