You’ve heard that wood fencing is great for looks and vinyl picket fencing is great for maintenance. They are both similar on your wallet, with vinyl coming in a bit lower than inexpensive wood. So, how do you choose?
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Both a vinyl fence and aluminum fence design can deliver an assortment of features and benefits for Long Island homeowners. Understanding the advantages of each fence style can ensure LI buyers make an informed decision. Continental Fence can help! Just give us a call!
Back in the US’s pioneering and homesteading days, a good fence had to be “horse-high, bull-proof, and hog-tight.” Even today, when most of us don’t have to deal with keeping livestock in and wildlife out, installing a fence is a major project that requires a great deal of skill, experience and preparation even before the first post is hammered in.
The type of fence you choose to surround your home can have a big impact on the overall look of your house and yard. There are many types of fencing from which to choose. Some give your home and yard optimum privacy and security, while others are used mostly for looks. Consider what you want your fence to achieve before choosing which type works best for you.
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Cedar fence posts have a number of advantages including durability and aesthetic appeal. Alternatives can include lumber like pressure treated pine, as well as concrete, engineered wood, or plastic posts. People interested in cedar fence posts can usually find them at a home supply store or lumber yard, and it is possible to order custom sizes for special jobs. Contractors who install fencing can also take charge of obtaining supplies, for people who don’t want to make arrangements on their own.
Read MorePerhaps the biggest advantage of steel fence posts is the cost savings over wood posts, but the price tag is not the only advantage to metal over wood or vinyl. They are easy to install, they last much longer than treated lumber, and they can be fixed relatively easily when bent. They are a versatile choice for chain link fencing, wood fencing, or other types of fences that need to be strong and long-lasting. Be sure to choose high quality steel fence posts, however, as steel is prone to rusting if not galvanized.
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There is nothing quite like the Christmas Holidays season, especially when it comes to decorating. A well-decorated chain link fence can light up your surroundings, and this can be achieved by, simply, adding just a little of this and that to it.
Over the last decade, many communities have passed laws requiring the fencing of private and public pools. In fact, much of the evidence that pool fencing reduces the risk of drowning among children comes from studies examining before and after rates of drowning for fenced and unfenced pools. Even after these pioneering studies had been done, the favorable attitude toward pool fencing did not necessarily translate into actual changes in pool fencing.
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So you want a nice color pvc vinyl fence to go around your home’s perimeter, but still want a good old-fashioned ornamental metal pool fence too?
What do you do?
No problem!
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Choosing Fence Companies Long Island Searching for Fence Companies Long Island? When it comes to residential or commercial fencing in Nassau and Suffolk counties, Continental Fence does it best. Since 1979, we our customers have enjoyed a solid reputation based on quality fencing, dependability, honesty and premier customer service. Whether your fence project is large […]
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