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Q: How far apart should I place shadowbox fence posts?

• <div><p>Standard post spacing for shadowbox fences is 6 to 8 feet. This spacing ensures proper support for the heavy weight of overlapping pickets and prevents sagging between posts. However, areas with high winds, slopes, or unstable soil conditions may require closer spacing. </p></div>

Q: How do I maintain a wood fence?

• <div><p>Regular staining, sealing, and inspecting for rot or insect damage prolongs fence lifespan.</p></div>

Q: How deep should I bury my garden fence?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll need to bury the garden fence about 1 foot underground. It&rsquo;s tempting to save on materials by burying the fence just a couple of inches, but if you do so, determined pests will still be able to dig under the fence and access your plants. Burying your garden fence deep into the soil is an important step that allows you to attach a wire barrier to the fencing. </p><p> Burrowing animals (like <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/voles-vs-moles.htm">voles, moles</a>, rabbits, and gophers) can&rsquo;t dig or chew through this wiring, meaning that you&rsquo;ll be keeping your prized petunias or your robust veggie garden from being eaten.</p></div>

Q: How do you support a pallet fence?

• <div><p>Pallet fences come with built-in support through the fence posts you should install on each side of their vertical interior. Stand the fence upright and slide it onto the fence posts, then further support it with 2x4 wood boards that you drill across each point where two pallets connect side-by-side.</p></div>

Q: What's the best under-gate dog barrier?

• <div><p>The best under-gate <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/whats-best-fence-option-keep-your-dog-safe.htm">dog barrier</a> is one that extends to the ground. This effectively keeps dogs in and won't give them room to squeeze through. However, dogs that dig can still get under the barrier. Deter digging by paving the ground beneath the gate or filling it in with rocks or gravel. Be careful using wire to extend dog gates, as the sharp ends may cut or hurt your dog's paws.</p></div>

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I absolutely love EVERYTHING about Dog Guard!!! And my "girls" adapted so well and they LOVE being able to roam my yard safely! THANK YOU!!
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Reviewed in July 2024
Contacted Downs Excavating to assist with hauling away junk and debris from flood damage and he was quick to show up and get the job done! Fast and friendly service and have recommended Travis to everyone I know.
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Reviewed in May 2023
The company called, an individual came out and gave us an estimate. We had a new garage roof in just a few days.
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Very nice and very knowledgeable people! They have the best service in the market. If you're looking for a solar company, call 1 Source Solar!
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Dakota Nye professional, courteous, and efficient! He answers all of your questions and is willing to go the extra mile to help you as a client!
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Drew was contacted last minute to construct a pre-fab, 12 X 12 Pavillion in my backyard that I purchased through CostCo, when the friend of a friend I had planned to complete this task had to back out the night before due to a family issue. He saved me and could not have been more pleasant...
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They did what needed to be done, and cleaned after.
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Reviewed in October 2021
Friendly, knowledgeable, expert tree service. I will definitely call them again for any tree service I need.
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Reviewed in September 2021
A wonderful job! I was worried about the basement wall and the inspector noticed 3 boards in the floor that also needed attention! They also fixed them
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These 2 young men did a great job on trimming several trees on our property. They checked with us to make sure that they were doing the work to our satisfaction (and they were). They got everything cleaned up when done and the trees looked great. Definitely would hire them again!
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"The work was done quickly and efficiently. They were very professional and made sure everything was cleaned up after the work was completed."

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IA Home Solutions LLC

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Serving Tama, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"The whole job was fast and very good quality work I was surprised too because my backyard is a hill with levels"

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Serving Tama, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Standard post spacing for shadowbox fences is 6 to 8 feet. This spacing ensures proper support for the heavy weight of overlapping pickets and prevents sagging between posts. However, areas with high winds, slopes, or unstable soil conditions may require closer spacing.

Regular staining, sealing, and inspecting for rot or insect damage prolongs fence lifespan.

You’ll need to bury the garden fence about 1 foot underground. It’s tempting to save on materials by burying the fence just a couple of inches, but if you do so, determined pests will still be able to dig under the fence and access your plants. Burying your garden fence deep into the soil is an important step that allows you to attach a wire barrier to the fencing.

Burrowing animals (like voles, moles, rabbits, and gophers) can’t dig or chew through this wiring, meaning that you’ll be keeping your prized petunias or your robust veggie garden from being eaten.

Pallet fences come with built-in support through the fence posts you should install on each side of their vertical interior. Stand the fence upright and slide it onto the fence posts, then further support it with 2x4 wood boards that you drill across each point where two pallets connect side-by-side.

The best under-gate dog barrier is one that extends to the ground. This effectively keeps dogs in and won't give them room to squeeze through. However, dogs that dig can still get under the barrier. Deter digging by paving the ground beneath the gate or filling it in with rocks or gravel. Be careful using wire to extend dog gates, as the sharp ends may cut or hurt your dog's paws.

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