Month: May 2023

While you may be focused on the material of your new fence, the height should also play an important part of your decision-making process. Three key things to consider regarding fence height: what type of material you are choosing, why you are installing a new fence and the regulations in your town or city or […]

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Find out how your vinyl fencing can become damaged so that you know how to protect it.

For anyone with vinyl fencing in their yard, you want to be aware of all of the ways it can be damaged. This way, you can be proactive and take precautions so that you can avoid these situations entirely. Find out how your vinyl fencing can become damaged so that you know how to protect it.

Cracks and Holes

Have you noticed holes or cracks in your vinyl fencing? There are a few ways this could happen. Sometimes, it’s due to excess sun exposure. Other times, the damage is weather-related. It’s also possible that your fence has just gotten old. These causes are unavoidable, and you can only prolong your fence’s life with proper maintenance.

However, there is one cause of fence cracks and holes that can be prevented: blunt force from objects. Therefore, to prevent cracks and holes in your vinyl fence, make sure you’re careful if you ever use tools around your fence. If you have children who use toys near your fence, be sure they don’t intentionally use too much force against your fence while they’re playing.

Broken Rails, Pickets, and Posts

Fence railing, pickets, and posts all tend to be pretty hollow. While this is great for cutting down material costs, it makes them more susceptible to damage. Among the possible ways that posts, pickets, and railing can be damaged, there are the following:

• Excess weight (such as from snow that piles up)
• Freezing and thawing cycles
• Falling debris (such as tree branches that land on your fencing)

To keep damage to a minimum, keep large hazards away from your fence to the best of your abilities. It also helps to keep nearby trees trimmed so that you make it less likely for branches to fall onto your fence later.

Damaged Panels

Fence panels are great for providing an effective barrier between yours and your neighbors’ properties. Unfortunately, with enough strength from a storm, or a sufficient amount of snowfall, these panels are prone to failing.

Proper maintenance of these panels is vital because it lets you detect signs of damage early on. This way, you can address problems before they get the opportunity to escalate. In some situations, with severe enough damage, panels might need to be replaced.

Let Hercules Fence Help Set Up The Perfect Fence For You

Hercules Fence takes pride in being experts in residential, commercial, and high-security fencing. We have been serving our clients since 1955, with only the most knowledgeable of staff. Our staff is ready to serve you from Maryland and the Washington Metropolitan area. Our branch offices are in Manassas, Richmond, Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia, and Maryland.

Visit our website to see how we can be of service to you. Also, follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Linkedin to stay up to date with our latest news.

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Privacy fences are a wonderful way to help keep your backyard and property concealed from the world or your neighbors. But what about blocking out noise? If you are wanting not only a barrier to eyes, but also want to help protect your own ears from too much noise, then there are fencing options for […]

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Here are ways summer storms can harm your fencing, and how you can get your fence ready for them.

Summer is coming up very soon. While this can be an exciting time of year due to the beautiful sunny days, warm temperatures, and extra sunlight because of daylight savings, there are still some concerns that come with the season. One of these concerns is summer storms, as these storms can pose a serious threat to our homes. One part of our homes that’s put at great risk during summer storms is our fencing, and if you want your fence to be ready for the rough weather, you’ll need to make some preparations. Here are ways summer storms can harm your fencing, and how you can get your fence ready for them.

Wind Damage

Nearly any storm is going to bring high winds, and when the winds get strong enough, your fence posts can be blown away. In this situation, the best thing you can do is make sure your fence posts are installed firmly into the ground. While the intensity of summer storms can vary, you at least give your fence a better chance of staying intact if it’s properly installed initially.

Something else high winds can cause is the falling of tree limbs. You don’t want these limbs to fall onto your fence and cause additional damage. Therefore, you should take the time to trim off unneeded limbs from your trees. That way, there will be fewer limbs that can fall off of your trees later on.

Moisture Damage

This is mainly an issue with metal and wood fences because metal fencing can rust, while wood fences are susceptible to rotting. Keeping on top of fence repairs and maintenance procedures is the best course of action to take, but this can’t prepare you for everything. Because of that, you should also be sure to stay on top of any kind of insurance paperwork for your fence. You’ll want to have legal protection if something tragic befalls your fence during a summer storm.

Let Hercules Fence Help Set Up The Perfect Fence For You

Hercules Fence takes pride in being experts in residential, commercial, and high-security fencing. We have been serving our clients since 1955, with only the most knowledgeable of staff. Our staff is ready to serve you from Maryland and the Washington Metropolitan area. Our branch offices are in Manassas, Richmond, Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia, and Maryland.

Visit our website to see how we can be of service to you. Also, follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Linkedin to stay up to date with our latest news.

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