Legal Issues to Be Aware of When Adding Fences, Pergolas, or Gazebos to Your Yard

October 1, 2021 3:12 pm | A1 Fence | Fencing Tips

Building a fence can add a great deal of property value to your home. A properly landscaped fence can add as much as $40,000 to your selling price! A fence also increases the safety and security of your home. It keeps pets and children safe. It protects your privacy. It helps you create a lovely back yard oasis where you can relax. Yet building a fence does create some legal issues which you need to be aware of. If you don’t pay attention to these legal issues then your fence could turn into a big, expensive nightmare. Property Lines..

Cedar Board on Board Fence Installation

June 4, 2020 4:55 pm | A1 Fence | Fencing Tips, Types of Fences

A board on board fence comes with a lot of unique advantages. First, they offer outstanding privacy because they typically fill all the gaps between fence boards. They’re also visually appealing and they go with most home styles. Another advantage of installing a cedar board on board fence is that they offer incredible strength and security. They’re tall, difficult to climb, and sturdy, which means intruders are likely to ignore your yard, going in search of a softer target instead. Then there’s all the benefits of cedar itself: insect resistance, rot resistance, mold resistance, and of course that amazing cedar..

4 Mistakes Homeowners Make When Buying a Fence

August 29, 2019 4:10 pm | A1 Fence | Fencing Tips

Fences are an iconic part of homeownership. They can help you carve out a little outdoor sanctuary that’s all your own. They can protect your children and your pets. If you have a pool, they protect the neighborhood kids, too. But as simple and as straightforward as a fence might seem to be, building one does come with some common pitfalls. Failing to research the property line. You may think you know exactly where your property line is, but you should never assume. And you need to be thinking about building the fence just inside the line. If you build..