If you are going to be installing a fence on asphalt or a tarred surface (depending on where you're reading this!) you're going to first need to cut through the asphalt or tarmac layer before you...
If you need to stain your wood fence, it can be tricky to figure out how much stain you will need. This simple wood fence stain calculator will give you an estimate of how much stain you will need...
One of the more common methods of calculating fence prices and doing material take offs is to measure off a plan. This is particularly common in commercial or larger industrial projects, where you...
Sometimes, when you're installing a chain link or another round framed gate, one or both of the gate posts won't be round steel. You might even need to latch your chain link gate onto a wood fence,...
Mini mesh, also known as chain link mini mesh, is a type of chain link fabric that has a much smaller mesh aperture, which makes it much harder to climb or cut, thereby increasing the security of...
If you need to install a fence on an existing concrete wall or slab, you're going to need to use baseplates, or floor flanges as they are also known. There are several ways you can baseplate a fence...
When you really start digging into the world of fences and gates, you start to discover just how many specification options and design choices there really are. Some are more obscure than others, and we’d say that gate anti-sag braces probably fall into that category.
Unless you’re a fence installer, architect, or engineer, you’ve probably never even thought about gate anti-sag braces. But we have. Here’s what you need to know.
Having a fence installed is quite the process. First, you have to decide what kind of fence you want. Then you have to contact fence companies to get quotes, and even after you’ve signed a contract, you have to wait for the fence to be installed.
Fortunately, chain link fence is a fairly common fence product, so it’s usually readily available. However, there will still be a wait for your new fence. Here’s what you need to know about how long it takes to install a chain link fence.
If you’re shopping for gates, there’s a good chance at least one person has asked you whether you’re talking about gate size or gate opening size.
If you’re not in the fence business, this might seem like the same thing. However, it’s actually not! Let’s take a closer look at the difference between gate size and gate opening size.
If you’re looking for privacy fencing options, there’s a good chance you’re considering vinyl fencing as one of your options.
For most people, the cost of fencing is a big factor in choosing the fence they want to install, though. So how much does vinyl fencing cost, and what else do you need to know?
If you want to get through your fence and into your property, you’re going to need a gate. If you do it with a vehicle, you’ll need a vehicle gate or driveway gate, and if you’re like many people, you might want a sliding gate.
However, most people don’t realize that you need a specific amount of space for your sliding gate to operate. Here’s what you need to know.
When you’re talking about metal fencing, you probably use simple words like steel or aluminum, but the truth is, there are many different versions of these types of metals, and not all of them are suitable for fencing.
That means that when you’re designing an aluminum fence, you need to be more specific than just saying aluminum if you want to get a strong, durable fence. Here’s what you need to know.
If you have an automated gate or are planning to install a gate operator or gate motor, there’s a good chance you’re investigating gate intercoms. They’re a great addition to an automatic gate system and can make using yours a lot easier.
Let’s take a closer look at what gate intercoms are, what your options are, how they work and more.
