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Jason's Handyman Services
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Wood Fence - Repair

Serving Scales Mound, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Jason's Handyman Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We have over 20 of experience doing flooring and other construction work. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Peerless Fence
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Chain Link Fence - InstallVinyl or PVC Fence - InstallWood Fence - Install

Serving Scales Mound, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1961

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Warranties offered

"I had a great experience working with peerless fence at Round lake Illinois, Andrew the sales person, he help me out trough out the whole process, he was very helpful even after the installation process. the two guys that installed the fence were extremely professional, they got the job done in one day, it was a 100 ft job with 4 gates, I was really impressed by way they got the job done, I truly recommend peerless Fence by Round lake area."
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Buck Staver Fencing
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Barbed Wire Fence - InstallBarbed Wire Fence - RepairChain Link Fence - Install+4 more

Serving Scales Mound, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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Buck Staver Fencing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Revamp Fence and Deck
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Vinyl or PVC Fence - Install

Serving Scales Mound, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

Revamp Fence is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Posts for a horizontal fence should be no more than 6 feet apart. Wood pickets are not as strong when mounted horizontally as when mounted vertically. As such, the fence panels on a horizontal fence can’t cover the same span between posts as a vertical fence can. If you install the posts further apart on a horizontal fence, the fence will lose stability, making the boards more likely to sag. 

Since wood is weaker when installed horizontally versus vertically, a horizontal fence is prone to sagging. You can prevent this drooping from happening by building a sturdier fence. Use softwoods that are more stable, such as cedar and redwood, or denser hardwoods for your fence materials. If you can’t afford these pricey materials, use thicker two-by-six pressure-treated pine boards or shorten the span the fence boards have to cover by installing more posts.

The lifespan of wire fencing heavily depends on factors like gauge, material, coating type, and environmental conditions. However, with proper maintenance, many wire fences last for 20 to 30 years. Coastal areas or regions with high rainfall may see reduced lifespans of 10 to 15 years due to increased corrosion risk.

Galvanized metal, vinyl, and composite fences are known to be the longest-lasting options, often surviving for over 30 years with proper care. Metal fences, including galvanized chain link and aluminum, can look great for decades because the galvanization process adds a protective coating that resists weather and pests. Similarly, vinyl and composite materials are resistant to pests and can withstand harsh weather for many years. In comparison, a typical wood fence lasts about 15 years, and a standard vinyl fence has a lifespan of 20 to 30 years.

Costs depend on material quality, fence length and height, installation complexity, and customization choices, but they average $20-$40 per linear foot.

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