How to build a reliable fence for your home?
Fence like your gate enhances your home’s curb appeal. But don’t you know that aside from improving your home appearance, other important functions include security and privacy for the family. Also it offers protection from other environmental elements.
Building a fence needs careful planning; you have different factors to consider. To give you some insights, we list down essential things you need to know before you decide to build your own fence. Here they are;
1. Know what you exactly need and want; the reason/s for having it. For instance, you need something that can block the noise outside; so you have to build a tall and solid kind. There are many types of fence and also you can prioritize the designs depending on your needs.
2. Choose your materials. Wood fence is nice but you need regular staining or sealing; meaning high-maintenance. There are low-maintenance materials like vinyl that looks the same with wood; aluminum, steel, wrought-iron and bamboo are also in the list.
3. Research the existing rules in your neighborhood regarding the requirements of the City by Laws( click here for Calgary residents). Sometimes there are already standards to follow regarding the look, height as well as the materials. In addition; be considerate and make things clear first. In this case you need to talk to your neighbor before building the fence, setting the property boundary and the likes.
4. Consider landscaping if allowed in the neighborhood. Living fence is one of the best alternatives but plants grow and it should be maintained well to ensure that it won’t affect your neighbor’s space.
5. Finally, fence installation is not as easy as you would think. If in doubt hire professionals to do
the job for you. You can also take advantage of the designs they have from their previous jobs.
And above all, keep your fence in shape at all times. It serves as your protection so you need to maintain it to avoid damages, especially wooden fences that are prone to rotting. Staining and painting fence is important to prolong the life of your fence. For further concerns you can ask our qualified painters to help you with the proper care of your fence.
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