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It can be tempting to mix concrete for your fence posts in the holes themselves, pouring dry ready-mix and then adding water with a hose. However, this often results in an uneven set with poor long-term strength. It’s best to mix the concrete in a wheelbarrow or bucket beforehand and thoroughly mix to fully distribute water.
This video has some important tips regarding mixing and setting concrete, including what to do with non-solid posts like chain link or vinyl fencing. It’s vital that the posts be set in cement and not soil. Even sand or gravel still promotes movement and rot in wooden posts as moisture is absorbed.
To ensure that your new fence is properly installed, contact the trained and licensed fence professionals at Paramount Fence. We also provide a full range of fencing materials for your home or business. To learn more about our fencing products and services, call (630) 406-8410.
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Decorating the exterior of your home is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. While most homeowners go straight for the roof, your wood fence is a great place to hang beautiful and festive holiday lighting. However, there are a few things that you will need to keep in mind before you start to hang holiday lighting on your wood fence.
Using Nails and Staples to Hang Lights – You can install all-season lights using permanent clips affixed to your fence. If you are going to use fasteners that penetrate through your fence, consider the type of wood your fence is made of. Older fences can crack or break when staples or nails are used. Rot-resistant woods like Western Red cedar are more resistant and better suited for support nails.
Alternative Hanging Methods and Color Coordination – While nails and staples are a popular way of securing lights to wood fences, you may want to consider using an alternative method like outdoor twist ties. If your wooden fence is painted, choose ties that blend well with the color. Also, many holiday lights come on green, white, or black strings, so try to find a strand that works well with the color of your fence.
Testing Your Lights – It’s very important to test holiday lights before hanging them on your wood fence. Old lights can be a fire hazard. If any of the bulbs are not lit, or if the strand flickers and shorts out, buy a new strand of holiday lights for your fence. Always choose lights that are appropriate for use outdoors.
Paramount Fence can give you more tips on decorating and caring for your wooden fence during the holiday season. Give us a call at (630) 406-8410 if you have any questions. And if it’s time to replace your aged fence, visit our website and explore our selection of wood fencing. You can also learn how we can stain your fence to give it a new lease on life.
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What things come to mind when you hear winter is approaching? Snow, ice, blizzards, shoveling, hot cocoa, holiday cheer, bargain shopping, fence installation?? You’re thinking, “Fence installation, in the winter?” That’s right; Paramount Fence, Inc. installs fences all year round!
Now, you may be asking yourself, “But, how can you install a fence in the winter with snow on the frozen ground?” One of the great things about snow is that it acts as an insulator for the ground. So, it is actually better for our crews when installing to have snow on the ground. Here in the Chicagoland area, the ground does freeze in the winter. What does this mean for fence installation? The fence holes are dug at least 36” deep, well below the frost line, so the frozen ground is not an issue for winter fence installation.
At Paramount Fence Inc., we guarantee our workmanship for 5 years. If you have an issue with a post heaving, we will come out to inspect the issue and re-set the post at no cost to you.
Paramount Fence Inc. is now offering our Thanksgiving Special, call the office today to set up your FREE in home estimate!! Don’t delay, get your fence today!!
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Fences are a great solution when you’re looking for ways to make your property more attractive and safe at the same time. Check out the links below to learn more about different kinds of fencing. Call Paramount Fence at (630) 406-8410 to find out which kind of fence is right for your home or business. With more than twenty years of experience in the fencing business, you can be sure that we will deliver quality products and service.
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Vinyl fencing is a viable alternative to traditional wood or chain link fencing. Read more about vinyl fencing in this article from the American Fence Association.
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Learn more about the culture and history of fences in this fascinating post from NYU.edu
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If you are considering having a new fence installed at your home or business, check out this post to learn how to choose the right fencing material
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Check out TheLandscapingNetwork.com to learn a few of the advantages of wood fencing
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A fence around your home can add security and privacy for you and your family. Read this post from ThisOldHouse.com to see how you can make your house more private.
