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Tips for Staying on Top of Fence Repairs

Fencing materials are for building durable and resistant structures to give your property all the curb appeal, protection and privacy it needs, but despite that strength, no property owner should underestimate the power of the elements or should neglect regular fencing maintenance and timely repairs. If your fence is well-maintained, the damage that the elements can cause in your fence are likely to be only minor and easy to fix, so here are some tips from a local Brighton fence company for you about how to achieve that durable fence health and how to stay on top of your fence repairs:

  • Regular inspections – whatever material your fence is made from, you need to inspect the structure every six months and you also need to clean it to maintain its attractive appearance and to make it easier to detect damage;

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  • Timely fixes – the damage that you find during your inspection needs to be corrected before it becomes more serious. If you have a metal fence, the damage you should look for is rust, while wood fences tend to develop rot and mildew. In their early stages, both types of damage are easy to repair, but after the repair, you should take care of prevention as well, by applying a suitable coating for protecting your fence from any harm in the future.
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Great Fencing Options for Your Dog

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Dog owners know only too well the challenges of finding the right fence option to prevent their animal from wandering off and getting injured or lost.

The most common types of fences used for dogs are chain link fences, wooden privacy fences and electric containment systems. Each one has pros and cons.

Brighton fence company chain link fences provide decent security, but sometimes they cannot prevent the dog from escaping, especially if they are not tall enough. Many dogs learn to climb them. The animal sees though it and this may be a disadvantage in the case of over-excitable dog, who will bark at everything they see…

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Wooden privacy fences provide security and also restrict the view of the animal. The drawback is that you may need a permit to build a fence over a certain height.

Electric containment systems transmit a signal that is picked up by a receiver installed in the dog`s collar.  When the animal is too close to the limit, the system sends warning tone sounds; if the dog attempts to go further, he will feel an electric shock that will teach him stay inside the perimeter. However, if the animal manages to runs through the electric containment system, he will not be able to return without receiving another shock, which will make him reluctant to come home.

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What Is The Expected Cost Of A Fence?

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We cannot provide a definitive answer to this question and the reason is simple: the price of a fence varies according to the materials you choose, the contractor you hire for installation and how much fence you need.

When it comes to materials, you have different choices: wood, metal (aluminum, forged iron, steel, chain link), vinyl or brick. Each material has different properties and functions.  Brick fences ensure privacy and are soundproof, steel fences are used for protecting enclosures, while forged iron fences are used rather as decorative elements.

The prices vary greatly. Chain link fences are cheaper but they are used mostly in agriculture and industry, metal fences are expensive, while wooden fences cost a lot in terms of labor. Currently, the material providing the best quality-price ratio is vinyl.

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Hiring a Brighton fence company specialist to install your fence will have a cost, but you can be sure that it will be built to last. You can save it by doing a DIY project, but this is not recommended unless you have some experience in what you are doing otherwise you risk losing even more money.

You must also calculate how much fencing you need. Its length influences the installation and the amount of materials. Obviously, a longer fence will be more expensive.