Best Types of Fences for the Pacific Northwest

Post published:October 9, 2015
Post category:Fencing Tips

When building a fence, it’s important to consider the styles of fences available to you. Regional weather will expose fences to different elements, all of which can have an effect on your fence’s integrity and appearance over time.

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we face several different environmental forces; in particular, rain and wind. Wood in particular requires maintenance, as this material is porous and subject to rot, moss growth, and other issues. However, fence structure can help to make the most of this climate and help you maintain your fence for years to come.

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What Type of Fence Should I Choose for My Pool?

Post published:March 24, 2015
Post category:Fencing Tips General Home Care

Having a pool on your property is undoubtedly an enviable luxury — yet there are one or two issues, namely safety and privacy. A fence can solve both those issues — but which fence should you choose for your pool? It depends on where your priorities lie. Read on to learn more.

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What’s the Best Fence for Dogs?

Post published:March 18, 2015
Post category:Fencing Tips Home Care Products & Services

Updated November 2017

If you’re like many dog owners, you’re concerned with both ensuring your pup gets all the exercise he needs as well as keeping him safe when he’s outside. Luckily you can do both if you’ve got a yard where you can build a dog run fence—but you should give careful thought as to what kind of fence for dogs you should use. So what’s the best fence for dogs? Take a look below for popular types of fencing for dogs so that your furry friend stays where he should and doesn’t go wandering off. (more…)

Best Types of Fencing for Horses

Post published:February 4, 2015
Post category:Fencing Tips

(Updated Sept. 24, 2020)

Owning or boarding horses requires planning, space, and a firm commitment. When it comes to horse fencing ideas, there are several factors to take into consideration.

Terrain
The terrain over and through which your fence will run plays a big factor in determining the type of horse fencing system you need. The type of fencing and fence materials for flat terrain may differ significantly from fence lines that need to cover rough or uneven ground.
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20 Ways to Repurpose Bicycles into Fences

Post published:September 26, 2013
Post category:Fun Stuff

In Portland there are two things people love dearly: Bicycles and Recycling. So what happens when these two worlds collide? Check out the 20 photos below of bicycles magically repurposed into fences and gates. These bike fences are both creative and ingenious ways to put an old bicycle back to good use.

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How to Clean a Fence with your own Cleaner Solution

Post published:September 2, 2011
Post category:Fencing Tips Home Care

If you are going to re-stain your fence or deck you need to make sure you properly clean the surface area prior to applying the new stain. Properly cleaning the material ensures that the stain you apply will adhere properly and last longer. Proper cleaning of the wood will also bring the fence back to life and make it look newer. Over time, dirt, mold, moss, grease and other materials can adhere to the fence…

Using Lattice Around Your House

Post published:August 11, 2011
Post category:Home Care

If you are like most people, the exterior of your home isn't aesthetically friendly all the way around. Maybe you have a deck that you use the underside for storage or have a firewood pile that is an eye soar. There are a couple of options to take care of these areas, one of them being to build a fence around them and block the view. However building a fence may not always be the…

Tips for Installing a Gate on a Slope

Post published:July 29, 2011
Post category:Fencing Tips

First off, if you can avoid installing a gate on a slope, do it. Installing a gate on a hillside presents quite a few challenges and if it can be avoided try to install the gate in a flat area with as little slope as possible. In fact, installing a gate in a flat area can be challenging enough for the inexperienced. If you think about it, installing a gate on a hillside will present…

How to Stain a Wood Fence

Post published:July 21, 2011
Post category:Fencing Tips

Updated November 2017 Treating an old wood fence with a protective stain as it will not only keep your fence looking good, it will protect it from the elements. There are plenty of ways to stain a wood fence including a paint brush, roller or paint sprayer. For larger projects, it may be worth the money to invest in a quality sprayer as it will make the job go much faster. For smaller projects, staining…

Choosing a Fence that is Right for You

Post published:May 16, 2011
Post category:Fencing Tips

Choosing a fence for your property can be a difficult task. There are so many different types of fences available and you may be installing a fence for many different reasons. When choosing a fence you need to ask yourself why you want a fence installed and what purpose it will be serving. This can range from increasing security to keeping a pet enclosed in your yard. Security Fences: Security Fence can range in make…