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Rick’s Fencing Sponsors Keizer Youth Baseball Program

March 5th, 2012

KYSA LogoTake me out to the ballgame; take me out to the crowd! And while you’re at it, think about buying some fence materials. Salem residents might find that last line a bit strange, until they learn that Rick’s Custom Fencing & Decking is the featured sponsor of KYSA (Keizer Youth Sports Association), the largest youth softball and baseball association in the Salem-Keizer area. We are thrilled to be giving back to the Salem-Keizer community, which has long supported us by purchasing our fence materials.

Salem youths ages 5-14 enjoy baseball and softball through KYSA. Nearly 800 families participate in the league’s programs, which include over 60 teams that play on a complex of 12 fields! As your leading provider of fence installation, Salem residents, we can tell you that such a complex requires plenty of chain link fencing!

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Vinyl Fence Materials: Salem Design Ideas for Low-Maintenance Fencing

November 29th, 2011

Lattice Top Vinyl FencingSalem is a wonderful place to raise a family. Incredible natural attractions parks like Bush’s Pasture Park and Silver Falls State Park make it easy to keep kids engaged and active on weekends. Salem is large enough to have attractions like A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, and in case you want to take in more cultural events, Portland is less than an hour away. Finally, Salem represents the second largest school district in the state.

If you’re raising a family in the area, you may wonder how to choose family-friendly fence materials. Salem parents are increasingly choosing vinyl fencing, for several reasons: Read the rest of this entry »

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Back-to-School Safety: The Best Fence Materials for Salem Playgrounds and Backyards

September 12th, 2011

PlaygroundKeeping children safe is one of the most important tasks a fence can perform. The safest playgrounds and backyards are often the ones surrounded by fencing that helps keep children in and hazards out.

When planning a playground or backyard fence installation, Salem parents and child care professionals should carefully consider what types of fencing will best serve the children’s needs, safely and effectively. Before installing any playground fence materials, Salem parents and caregivers should keep the following playground fence guidelines in mind: Read the rest of this entry »

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Lessons Learned from the White House Fence Jumper

September 8th, 2011

The White House (and lots of fence)Two very different intruders recently made it past the fence protecting the White House. On July 30, a 6-year-old girl squeezed through the bars of the wrought-iron fence. She apparently ran around the North Lawn for a few minutes before being rounded up by the Secret Service, who quickly returned her to her parents. Just two days later, a homeless man scaled the fence on the same northern side of the White House. The Secret Service quickly arrested him and thoroughly checked his backpack for explosives.

These stories of minor security breaches at the White House contain nuggets of wisdom that may be applied to improve your own fence materials. Read the rest of this entry »

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How Vinyl Fencing Reacts to Weather

August 15th, 2011

Lattice Top Vinyl Fence MaterialsFrom design to price, there’s plenty to keep in mind when you’re planning a fence installation. Salem residents may be attracted to vinyl fencing because it is one of several available low-maintenance fence materials. Salem, furthermore, is a nationwide manufacturing center for vinyl fencing, so environmentally minded consumers in the Portland and Salem area may choose this fence material for its lower transportation carbon footprint.

However, vinyl’s tendency to shift with temperature is a key characteristic that few homeowners consider when designing a new vinyl fence installation. Salem and nearby towns may not see such extreme changes in temperature as other parts of the country, but even the temperate climate of the Pacific Northwest can warp or weaken vinyl fencing, depending on when the fence is installed. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tips on Where to Find Inspiration for Your Salem Fence Design

August 2nd, 2011

Salem homeowners: Are you wondering what kind of fence to build? Well, you do have a plethora of options for fence materials and styles. In fact, you may feel you have too many choices. Fortunately, there are some stress-free ways to gather inspiration for your new Salem fence:

1. Scout out the neighborhood.

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World’s Weirdest Fence Materials

July 6th, 2011

ski fenceWhile some homeowners pore over vinyl samples or agonize over cedar fence styles, others choose to shun traditional fence materials in favor of more… shall we say, creative, alternatives. When it comes to fence materials, Salem homeowners typically prefer to stay within the norm. However, it’s always fun to drive past eye-popping fence installation. Salem residents who want to do something a little different might take a page out of one of these books.

Here are some of the craziest items we’ve seen used for fencing. Just remember to check your local zoning laws and HOA restrictions first!

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A Bit of Fence Wisdom to Live By

July 4th, 2011

white picket fenceFencing is more than just a commercial industry. Fences hold a unique place in the human psyche; over the centuries, they’ve developed symbolic meanings in addition to their practical uses.

The English language alone is filled with proverbs about fences, as are many other languages around the world. Here are a few of our favorites: Read the rest of this entry »

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How Fence Maintenance Can Make You a Karate Black Belt (and Famous Fence Scenes)

June 28th, 2011

karate kid sceneMost people probably don’t think about fences much, beyond choosing their favorite fence materials. Salem and Portland fences are usually intended to fade into the background, becoming backdrops for lush gardens and landscaping. We, of course, think about fences all the time, and tend to notice them wherever we go – even in the movie theater!

Fences rarely play an important role in movies, except when they’re being climbed over. Every now and then, however, we’ll spot a fence playing a pivotal role in a movie scene. Here are a few of our favorite movie scenes that feature fences: Read the rest of this entry »

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Fence Installation Spotlight: Salem’s Deepwood Estate

June 2nd, 2011

Every now and then we’re captivated by the unique or artistic way a yard or garden makes use of its fence installation. Salem, Oregon offers a perfect example of this creativity in its historic Deepwood Estate.

Built in 1894, the Deepwood Estate is an ornate, Queen Anne-style home with 5.5 acres of unique, carefully planned gardens. In the 1930s, the owner hired the Northwest’s first female landscaping firm to design the estate’s English-style gardens; the result now stands as the only remaining publicly available example of the landmark firm’s work.

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