With Memorial Day just over a week away, this weekend is all about preparing for your big barbeque bash. It is time to get the backyard in order and clean that dingy deck so that your Memorial Day cookout can… Read More
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Lower prices on vinyl products from MAD Fence
It may look like winter outside, but we’re gearing up for spring. Our preparation includes lowering the prices for our vinyl fence and railing products. These are available in kits that you can install yourself, and you’ll save by buying direct from the manufacturer.
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MAD about Angie’s List
We got a great piece of news at the end of the year when we found out we earned a 2010 Super Service Award from Angie’s List. We like Angie’s List – a site for trusted customer reviews that does not allow advertising or sponsored listings – a lot, so we’re thrilled to achieve this distinction.
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What sealers are right for you?
If you’re going the sealing route to protect your fence from winter weather, you’ll have a number of options to choose from. This article describes the different kinds of sealers you can use.
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Do you like MAD Fence yet?
With the traditional start to the holiday season this week, we’re getting into the giving mode with a little sweepstakes. It’s a little thank-you to our customers, friends, and family.
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Staining vs. sealing
Recently we advised homeowners with new wood fences to stain or seal them before winter really sets in and offered tips for applying stain. However, not everyone knows whether they should use wood stain or sealer. The answer depends on what the homeowner wants the fence to look like, and this page offers a good summary.
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A gateway to happiness
Sometimes homeowners don’t need a lot of fencing. As you can see in the photos, we recently built a simple trellis and gate for a customer in Anne Arundel County. The customer already had a nice hedge enclosing their yard. All that was needed was a nice gate that allowed access to the back yard. The customer is a duck lover, so we added the duck outlines to the top of the trellis as a nice accent. Here’s the response from the customer:
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Slick staining hints
A couple weeks ago, we advised homeowners with new wood fences to stain or seal them before winter sets in. For those who want to take care of this chore themselves, we offer this how-to page for advice. (Hint: there’s also advice here for staining your wood deck.)
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Have you stained your new fence?
If you had a new wood fence installed over the summer, have you stained it yet? We recommend that quality wood stain or sealer (ideally both) be applied 30 to 90 days after fence installation is complete. With few good weekends left before the cold weather sets in, now is the time to get this done.