2016

3 Tips to Make Maintenance of Your Automatic Gate Easier

Like any other mechanical system, automated gates should be properly maintained to keep wire connections intact, prevent breakdowns and reduce failure of moving parts from lack of lubrication among other problems. Certain devices should be tested and adjusted to ensure they work properly and safely while the gate is in use. The following are three tips for maintaining your automatic gate: 1. Get a maintenance contract If you don’t want to handle any of the maintenance tasks yourself, setting up a maintenance contract with a service provider can ensure that your gate gets the attention it needs according to a predefined schedule.…

What You Need to Know about Setting up a Fence Properly

Before you consider setting up a wooden fence on your property pay close attention to how you install the fence posts, so that the entire structure is as stable as possible. How do you ensure this is done properly, by selecting the right type of equipment?   Choose the Right Type of Wood When you’re looking at wooden posts, ask a specialist to make sure that the wood is pressure treated and the correct type of product for your purpose.…

Don't Overlook These Factors When Choosing a New Fence for Your Yard

Choosing a new fence can mean quite a financial investment, but a good fence can keep your pets in, discourage trespassers, and may even be legally required if you have a pool or to mark off boundaries. When you are ready for a new fence, you don’t want to overlook any factors in your decision. Note a few things that some homeowners tend to forget when choosing a new fence so you are sure to get the best choice for your property.…

How to Keep Your Dog From Destroying Your Chain Link Fence

If you have a dog, you may be considering installing a chain link fence around your yard to keep the dog in. However, dogs can destroy chain link fencing by jumping, climbing and digging around the fence. Here are some steps you can take to help your dog and your fence coexist without harming each other. Choose the Right Fencing Not all chain link fences are the same. The strongest chain link fences are made with thick wires.…

Attention Gardening Lovers: Plant Your Way to a More Private Cyclone-Fenced Home

Cyclone or chain-link fences are a popular choice with many homeowners not only because of the low installation cost, but also because they are durable and require very little attention by way of maintenance. However, one disadvantage of cyclone fences is the lack of privacy, unless the fence is covered up, e.g. using wooden slats. For homeowners who love gardening, however, planting vines to cover the fence can improve privacy while adding to the aesthetic appeal of your compound (and complement the garden you probably have going already).…

Home Improvement: Three Material Options for Quality Tubular Fencing

Tubular fences are ideal features to consider incorporating into your property during a home improvement project. These products are fabricated to enhance your safety and security, and they are commonly installed as property perimeter elements, pool fencing and garden enclosure fences. Generally, tubular fencing is built using a series of connected metal tubes. Each of the tubes has a hollow centre, but its walls are strong enough to withstand stress. The design is cheaper compared to solid metal alternatives, and the maintenance requirements are low.…

Tips for Choosing a Good Security Gate for Your Property

Whether for home or for a commercial property, a good security gate can mean keeping out intruders and being able to control unwanted guests before they get to your front door. A security gate can also add a stately look to any residential or commercial property, if you choose one that is attractive as well as functional. Note a few simple tips for choosing a good security gate for your property.…

How to Choose a Home's Fence and Gate Design and Material

Your home’s fence and the gate attached to it are very important for both appearance and security. You probably want a fence that does more than just mark off your property boundary but will also deter intruders from coming into your yard, give you some privacy from neighbors, and enhance your property’s appearance as much as possible. With so many options for fencing design and materials from which to choose, this can actually make it difficult to find just the right one; note a few tips to make the selection easier on you overall.…

What are the different types of metal fences?

If you are thinking about installing a fence on your property, you might be thinking about metal fences. These have loads of benefits, from the amount of security it offers you, to the fact that the materials are recyclable if you ever decide to take it down. Here are some different types of metal fencing to consider for your home. Chain Link Fence A common type of metal fence to choose is a chain link fence, which is an affordable option.…

How To Style A Mesh Pool Fence

For families with small children, mesh is very often the best choice for a pool fence. Mesh pool fencing is generally less expensive than other kinds, and it’s also a lot more childproof. Crossbars can be used to climb over; gaps at the bottom can be crawled underneath and openings between bars can be slipped between - but mesh pool fencing gets around all of these concerns, and does just as good a job of keeping out much wildlife as it does children.…