Maintaining a Franklin Fence and Deck

Once you have added a beautiful, durable fence from Franklin Fence and Deck to your house, you will need to maintain it year after year. Here are 3 tips to keeping each fence type looking brand new. In addition, there is 1 suggestion for repairing a damaged wood fence.

Cleaning

Metal Fences - Dirt, rust, and old paint will accumulate on metal fencing. Use a dry wire brush to remove these annoying stains from your metal fence. One gallon of warm water and 1 cup of a strong household cleaner will brighten and shine a metal fence.

Vinyl Fences - A sodium-bicarbonate cleaner is the best for vinyl fencing. Do not use bleach, as it will stain. Do not use a brush, but a soft cloth to keep from scratching the fence.

Wood Fences - Using a fiber scrub brush and a solution of mild detergent, most stains on your wood fence will disappear easily. Add 1-2 cups of bleach to warm water for tough stains. Be safe, wear gloves.

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Reinforcing an Older, Damaged Wood Fence

Adding a sister post to existing posts, which is wobbly or leaning, helps strengthen the entire fence. A sister post is the same width and approximately half the thickness of an original post. It should be no higher than the top rail. Bolt the new post to the old. Sheer off, at a 45-degree angle, the top portion of the new post so rain will not collect between the two wooden posts. 

Repairing a Wooden Gate

With continued use, a wood gate can swing too far out or in, causing the hinges to loosen. A simple solution is to cut a piece of wood 2 x 4 or 1 x 2 and attach it to the fence and the gate. When the gate swings open, it can only go as far as the block of wood, which is flush at the fence.

If you need help repairing your fence, or you are interested in enhancing your backyard with aluminum fencing, custom wood fencing, composite fences or a deck and gazebo, call Franklin Fence and Deck at 615-790-8428 for a free estimate. Alternatively, contact them by email at franklinfence@yahoo.com.

Animal Fencing Options with Franklin Fence and Deck

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) surveys' homeowners about their pet preferences each year. The latest data, as with the previous two decades, shows, pet ownership at an all-time high. Nearly one-quarter of the pet owning population, as well as all pet owners, live in small towns and rural areas.

To protect your pet, installing the right fence is important for their health and safety. You may think large breed dogs require a taller fence, no matter the materials, yet that is not always the case. Depending on the breed of dog, your fencing can be created for your specific pet.

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Dog breeds known for their climbing ability include Treeing walker coon hound (naturally), English setters, Catahoula leopard dogs, and Border collies to name a few. If you own one of these breeds of dogs, or one of the many other, rethinking your fence height and material is the first step to a safe dog.  

Dogs that dig can also have you decided on a different approach to the backyard fence. These dogs include Huskies, Chow Chows, and dogs with large heavy coats. They dig a pit to keep cool. Scent dogs, such as Bloodhounds, Beagles and Basset hounds are digging to follow their nose. Terriers dig because they have an instinct to find underground critters.

After you have figured out why your dog climbs or digs, you can talk to a Nashville fence contractor. A composite fence, a metal fence, an aluminum fence, vinyl fencing, and privacy fences are all good options for either type of dog. Your location is another consideration for fence materials. Homeowners are typically restricted to certain types of fences depending on the neighborhood, village, or city.

One option is a painted fence product, which looks like iron, but is actually an aluminum fence. Privacy fences work well for climbers, however; since there is no concrete foundation for the fence, dogs that dig are not a good fit for a wood fence or picket fences.  

If you are interested in enhancing your backyard with aluminum fencing, custom wood fencing, composite fences or a deck and gazebo, call Franklin Fence and Deck at 615-790-8428 for a free estimate. Alternatively, contact them by email at franklinfence@yahoo.com.

Get Creative with Franklin Fence and Deck

Looking to upgrade an existing fence? Franklin Fence and Deck is a respected Nashville fence contractor, which have helped countless homeowners with their fencing needs.  

If you have an existing privacy fence, most likely built from wood, it may be showing more wear and tear as the years march on. Wood lasts only so long before it needs to be replaced. Today, the wood privacy fences come in a variety of colors, styles, and treatments. Spraying wood panels with a special water resistant solution combined with a safe anti-mold, chemical, allows your wood privacy fence to last so much longer.  

If your privacy fence is connected to your deck, don't worry, Franklin Fence and Decks can help you with both. Many homeowners like to bring their deck theme to the backyard, and along the fence is a great idea. Using window sill boxes, colorful flowerpots, and even old empty picture frames can bring character to a plain wooden fence.

If you have old metal fencing, it's time to replace it. There are many reasons to upgrade to a new chain-link fence. First, there could be sharp edges in different spots from rust. These can be dangerous if caught on clothing or skin. If you are bored with a metal fence, try an aluminum fence or vinyl fencing. Both are sturdy and stand up to weather better than older metal fencing.

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You may think decorating a metal fence is difficult, but there are many ideas to brighten up your yard using your fence. Depending on how comfortable you are with DIY, the possibilities for bringing this type of fence to life is endless. Using shiny CD's, cover them using colorful glue in different patterns. These are easy to hang and help keep the birds from ruining your patio party. Another idea is aluminum slats that fit between the openings. These can be used in a pattern or as a coverall for more privacy.

If you are interested in enhancing your backyard with Aluminum fencing, custom wood fencing, composite fences or a deck and gazebo, call Franklin Fence and Deck at 615-790-8428 for a free estimate. Alternatively, contact them by email at franklinfence@yahoo.com.