Ameri Pride Fence Company

In 1843, Joseph Glidden received a patent for barbed wire. He used it not only on his 335,000 acres of land in Texas but sold the new fencing product commercially. This lightweight fencing was popular and Glidden became a millionaire before he died.

Are you interested in a good fence? There are many options, including pine and cedar. Many homeowners prefer cedar because of its distinctive smell which also happens to ward off insects, experts say.

When you have a wood fence installed, we recommend treating the wood to help protect it from the elements. Even though the rails and stiles are pressure treated, waterproofing will help the fence retain its natural look longer.

You can use wood privacy fencing to establish property boundaries or to define different areas of use on your property. Available in four and six-foot heights, it can be stained or painted to match your home’s décor.

It's important to consider your climate when choosing a fence. Your contractor will tell you if any special precautions need to be taken. For example, if you live in an area that gets very cold, fence posts need to be secured more deeply. Warm, damp areas do better with materials like PVC that aren't affected by water damage.

There are four parts to a standard picket fence, regardless of the material from which it is made. In no particular order, there is the post, which supports not only the rails, but the entire structure; the rails that attach to the posts to support the pickets; the pickets that are attached perpendicularly to the rails; and a cap, which is put on top of the posts to protect the end grain from water intrusion.

One of the biggest factors that determines the success of your fencing project is the proper installation of the fence posts. Your fencing contractor will take the type of soil into account and properly seat the posts at the appropriate level.

Historically, fences have been used as long as there have been divisions of land. In the United States, early settlers used fences to make their land claims. Later, during westward expansion, settlers could register a land claim if they had improved the property, which often meant nothing more than putting a fence on the property.

What is a closeboard fence? It’s a fence that consists of solid panels constructed of vertical slats installed with no space between the boards. This construction method makes closeboard fences strong and attractive, and it provides superior privacy.

When you simply want to establish the property boundary, but not restrict the view from or to your home, rustic post and rail fencing delivers a great look, especially if you have a Colonial or Ranch-style home.

A shadow-box fence is created by installing fence boards on both sides of the horizontal rails. This method improves air flow, the alternating boards create an interesting shadow effect, and the finished fence is attractive on both sides.

The cellular PVC trim work used on fences is made to resemble traditional wood, but the manufacturing process is quite different. Polyvinyl chloride foam is pushed through a preformed die, which creates the molded profile without planing or milling.

Fences that help improve outdoor spaces are among the most popular home improvement projects. Why? Families with children are choosing to stay and upgrade their homes and yards, and mature households are reconfiguring exterior spaces to suit their new empty-nest lifestyle.