We provide and install fencing and gates in wood, vinyl, iron, aluminum, composite and chain link. We specialize in building custom designs that make homes stand out from the rest. From basic to extremely ornate, we do it all. With over 29 years of industry experience, our team meets and exceeds all expectations. We do it the right way!
"The Mending Fences team worked very hard to complete our (5) wooden fence post replacements.
The worksite was left clean and orderly.
We’re thankful this work is done, in a very timely manner too."
"They were very professional they did a great job and few extra things and a very wonderful cost. They removed all of the siding and installed insulation and new siding on my house, cleaned my gutters and repaired a corner of my roof. I will hire them again to work for me."
"Antonio and his crew went above and beyond to ensure I had the right type of fence for my needs. Having 3 dogs that like to dig they made sure the fence was installed properly. The work was completed in a timely manner."
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.
When it comes to aluminum fence post depth, the posts should typically be about one-third of the length of the fence post deep into the ground. However, it's always best to check with your fencing manufacturer's recommendations to ensure you install it at the recommended depth for stability.
You can sometimes install a fence over a gas line. Fence installation typically requires a two-foot depth for posts, so if the lines are shallower than two feet, you cannot put a fence post over the line. You’ll need to call 811 to get the gas lines located and marked before you start the project.
A board on board fence is a type of privacy fence that uses overlapping vertical boards to keep onlookers from seeing into the fenced yard. Typically made of wood, board on board fences are more expensive than other privacy fences because they use more materials and require more complex construction.
Vinyl or PVC fences offer low-maintenance features, weather resistance, and diverse style options, ideal for security and privacy without extensive upkeep.
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