If you are looking to prolong the life of your fence, installing a rot board is a must-do. Debris, dirt, grass, rodents, and other outside elements could cause damage to the fence – especially at the bottom of the fence where it is exposed. What is a rot board? A rot board is a pressure-treated piece of lumber that is installed horizontally along the bottom part of your fence. It can be placed inside or…
A high-quality fence is a great investment for your exterior and can serve a variety of purposes. Are you thinking about building a fence for your residential or commercial space? Are you wondering if you need a permit to build a fence? Here, we will go over some of the common reasons for needing a permit to build a fence. #1: You might need a permit due to where you live. Building a fence inside…
Deer Fence Designs by Pacific Fence & Wire What’s a deer fence, and why might you need one? Following up on that question: What’s a good deer fence design, and where can I find one? The answer to all these questions and more can be found at your friendly neighborhood fencing expert: Pacific Fence & Wire! A deer fence is designed to keep deer off your property. Deer are beautiful to look at, and their presence…
There is nothing more refreshing than a swim in a comfortably cool pool on a hot day. Pools are a wonderful addition to your backyard. It is not only fun and relaxing for you, but it can serve as a gathering place for friends, neighbors, and other family members. While it needs to be functional and clean, the area needs to be safe, first and foremost. With young children or those that don’t know how…
Your cat is a part of your family, so ensuring that it is kept safe and contained is important. Unfortunately, cats can be little magicians when it comes to escaping. They will squeeze out of small areas and use their claws to shimmy up fences and trees to go and explore the world. If you have a chain link fence, your cat will likely use it to get out. Consider the links little ladders for…
Let’s say you need a fence between your property and the one next to yours. Let’s also say that this fence is not for aesthetic purposes; instead, it’s a necessity. Who pays for a fence between neighbors? Answering this question requires us to simplify this hypothetical situation, as we’ve done in that first paragraph. Why? Because there are far too many variables at play to fit inside one humble blog post. Local ordinances, state laws…
We’ve all seen it: An aggressive dog is barking at us from the other side of a fence. It’s been taught to protect the homestead, so it perceives passersby as a threat. It barks and growls and sometimes pushes against the fence, sniffing for signs of the enemy. Dog fence aggression is no joke. It can lead to a lot of trouble, especially if your bold canine protector were to somehow escape its confines and…
Ahh, dogs. Their loyalty, bravery, friendliness, and unconditional love for us are just a few of the reasons why their companionship provides us with such great joy. But when their instincts get the better part of their good nature, they sure can drive us crazy! Such is the case with dogs that dig, dig, dig — especially when they’re digging, digging, digging under our fences. Wondering how to stop a dog from digging under the…
It’s important for property owners to know which vines provide the best and most beautiful cover for their wooden fences. But it’s just as important — if not more so — to ask another question: Which climbing vines should I not have on my wooden fence? Fast-growing vines — especially woody vines — can damage wood fences. There are a lot of different types of vines out there, so you’ll have to do a little…
You may be wondering about vinyl fence life expectancy. You’re almost certain that a vinyl fence is right for you, your family, your budget, and your property. (You have compared and contrasted vinyl fences with wood fences, aluminum, and chain link fences, for example.) You know which portions of your property you want to be fenced. You’ve considered fence colors, fence maintenance, and fence repair. You just need that one last bit of information to…