Prized because of larger than normal lot sizes, fewer neighbors, and more on-street parking, homes on corner lots have a lot of upsides. But it also means that you have more fencing you’re responsible for. So we occasionally get questions about the best plans for fence ideas for corner houses.As a homeowner in more urban areas of Portland, you will likely have a house on either side of you, so it’s easy to demarcate the…
When you think of Portland, you probably think of the downtown area or close-in residential neighborhoods. But many of our clients live on larger lots beyond those city limits and have questions about the best ways to fence in their property. Traditional residential fencing doesn’t make sense because of the cost, so we let them know how to build a ranch style fence. A ranch-style fence, also commonly known as a ranch rail or split…
Whether you own and operate a 40-acre farm, or have a beautiful vegetable garden, a few chickens, and maybe even a pig in your backyard, the right fence makes all the difference. In each case, however, very different fences are needed. So the best way to fence a farm depends on a few factors.The type of farm, the intended use of the fencing, the available budget, and existing environmental conditions all play a role in…
As much as big red barns and wraparound porches, nothing exudes down-home, rural aesthetics as wooden farm fence designs. Whether it’s the clean, distinctive three-rail fence, the barbed wire held up by wooden posts, or weathered logs stacked up, you know you’ve gone beyond the outskirts of town and into the agricultural landscape. These fences can be made from a variety of materials, can be painted or left natural, can be utilitarian or just for…
From grand-scale operations that feed an entire area to hobbyists looking to feed their families, farms are an important part of any community in the United States. When dealing with animals or large swathes of land, fencing plays a vital role in keeping the animals where they belong. If you’re thinking about starting your own little farm, or need help with an existing fence, here are a few farm fence solutions to consider. Along with…
Whether you are installing a fence for the first time or are an experienced fence builder, it is important to create fence design plans that will suit your needs. Even a small, white picket fence for the front of the house for an aesthetically pleasing look requires some planning. Beyond the look of your fence, you’ll need to think about practical considerations as well. You’ll need to know where your property line is, if you…
Once you get away from the city a little bit, you can tell almost instantly when you’ve crossed over from urban to rural. Larger homes, more land, and almost all of the cedar slat or chain link fencing have been replaced by split rail, crossbuck, and other distinctive farm fence ideas. Farm fences come in a range of designs, materials, and uses. They can be used to contain animals, keep predators at bay, or simply…
Is your current fence one stiff wind away from being blown over or did you buy a new home and want to install a backyard fence? Before you start tearing out the old fence and digging post holes for the new fence, there are a few fence code requirements you need to be aware of. Here’s what to do before building a fence in Oregon. In most cases, fence building codes are pretty uniform when…
Anybody that has ever tried to mow the grass next to the fence is familiar with the scenario. You get the wheels of the mower as close as you can or even brush the deck up against the fence–but you still can’t get that last inch or so of grass. Which really is for the best: A lawnmower with a blade guard is better than a mower without. This is where a mow strip under…
While chain link fences or wire fencing and their metal components last much longer and can be less expensive, many of us in the Pacific Northwest think a good cedar fence just can’t be beaten. They provide more privacy, provide a warmer atmosphere, and just look great even after some aging. But they don’t last forever, and wood fence removal can be a big job. A wood fence can last anywhere from 10 to 20 years and…
