Tag Archives: Wood Fence

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Is it too late to stain my fence?

Staining is a wonderful way to preserve and maintain the natural beauty of your wooden fence. It’s actually relatively easy to do. There’s no need to be intimidated by the process. Stain penetrates the wood better than paint. Paint can’t duplicate this penetration and as a result requires more maintenance for typically less attractive results. Therefore, we […]

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Wooden Fences – Frequently Asked Questions Answered

There are plenty of practical uses for a fence: to gain privacy, safely corral kids and pets, block wind and noise, and prevent unsupervised dips in a swimming pool. But the right fence also makes a strong aesthetic statement, improving a home’s curb appeal. Why wood? – Cost, maintenance, and longevity? It’s inexpensive and lightweight, […]

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Winter Fence Maintenance – Wood, PVC, Iron and Chain link

Wood fencing In Ottawa, the extreme winter conditions put a remarkable amount of stress on our fences, especially those made of wood. Natural wood typically requires the most maintenance because it runs a higher risk of being damaged. During fall and winter months it is important to keep debris, especially leaves, off of your wood […]

Snow Fences? Tips and Tricks!

Snow fences are useful for increasing soil moisture for vegetation enhancement, protecting structures and building from snow drifts, augmenting water supplies, improving snow conditions at ski areas, and protecting highways from blizzards. A well-planned snow fence system can provide a solution to blowing snow problems, and can be an excellent long-term investment. Mechanical snow removal […]

Common Costly Fencing Mistakes

In the past we have listed some helpful tips and tricks: The Ultimate Backyard Fencing Guide How to plan for a fence installation – THE CORRECT WAY How to Prepare Your Yard for Fence Installation However we never went over what could go wrong! Today we shall change that fact! Below we list 6 common […]