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Installing Fence Posts – How to Install Fence Posts

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:36:43 +0000

Whether made of wood, vinyl or chain link a fence can only be as sturdy as its posts. In some designs, the posts are the only supports for the fence. So, setting them securely, bracing them and making them straight are essential.

Ornamental Fences – A Look at the Types of Ornamental Fencing

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:02:11 +0000

Fences can provide privacy, security and a barrier to keep out unwanted animals. But nothing in that list implies that it can’t be beautiful, too. Ornamental fences come in a range of materials and styles as diverse as the homes they often surround. Each satisfies the need for individual taste in an attractive way.

Aluminum is a common base material for ornamental fences. It’s sturdy, resists oxidation and can be shaped into any desired form. Even traditional styles like a wrought iron spiked fence are often actually made of aluminum today.

Wood Fence Designs – A Look at the Types of Wood Fences

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:54:55 +0000

With all the high tech materials available in the world today, surprisingly wood fences are still among the most popular of fence designs. But technology has allowed the choices of material, style and treatment to expand enormously even when choosing wood. Here is a look at some wood fence design choices, and which might best fit your needs

Cedar continues to be selected by millions. It’s attractive, insect and rot-resistant, and comes in a variety of shades. Western Red Cedar is just what it sounds like, a reddish wood. Northern White Cedar is actually a pale yellow, much lighter than its reddish cousin.