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Posts Tagged ‘vinyl fencing’
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
 Salem 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: (more…)
Tags: fence materials salem, vinyl fencing
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Monday, August 15th, 2011
 From 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. (more…)
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Monday, June 20th, 2011
 Whether you’re installing cedar fence materials yourself or hiring a fencing contractor to do the work, it helps to be conversant in some basic fence terminology. Knowing what the different parts of a fence are called will make it easier to ask questions of your contractor or understand your fence installation instructions. Before embarking upon a fence installation, Salem homeowners should brush up on the following terms:
Corner post: A post at the corner where two sections of fencing meet, usually at a 90-degree angle.
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Thursday, April 28th, 2011
 Vinyl fencing has seen such an explosion in popularity that it’s now widely available online as well as in any number of home improvement stores. While the increased availability makes buying vinyl fencing easier for consumers, it also has resulted in a glut of low-quality materials on the market.
Unbeknownst to many Northwest homeowners who are shopping for vinyl fence materials, Salem is quickly becoming a regional hub for vinyl fencing. Our Salem, Oregon manufacturing plant produces quality vinyl fencing in a variety of styles and colors, all available for installation or delivery to homes in Salem, Portland, Vancouver and the Tri-Cities. Advantages of buying locally made vinyl fencing include: (more…)
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Friday, October 22nd, 2010
 With the U.S. economy still down in the dumps, and jobs still hard to find, at least one industry is making a steady turn for the better. What industry is that? You guessed it – the fencing industry.
According to a new report from Reportlinker, the demand for fencing in the United States is expected to increase by 2.9 percent over the next four years, reaching 935 million linear feet by 2014. The report states that this increase is mainly due to a rebound in housing completions this past year.
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Tags: chain link fencing, fencing market, vinyl fencing
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Friday, September 3rd, 2010
 When it comes to garden fences, many people struggle with choosing the perfect fencing material for their needs. Traditional wood fencing is attractive but requires more maintenance. Vinyl fencing is durable but can cost more initially. With so many questions, what’s a gardener to do?
The following are some pros and cons of both wood fencing and vinyl fencing as they relate to gardens.
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Friday, August 27th, 2010
If you’re an ambitious do-it-yourselfer tackling your first fence build, setting the posts can seem like an arduous and never-ending task. Yet for the long-term stability of your fence, it is one of the most important you will perform.
Regardless of the scope of your wood or vinyl fencing project, properly set posts will help lengthen the life of your fence, reduce maintenance down the road and make the rest of your fence build go much more easily. Here are some expert tips for setting fence posts that won’t leave your new fence cracked or sagging:
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Tags: fence posts, mixing concrete, vinyl fencing, wood fence
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Friday, May 28th, 2010
 Homeowners are often torn between cedar and vinyl fencing. On the one hand, the low maintenance and durability of a vinyl fence is terribly alluring — especially in the rainy Northwest. On the other hand, there’s something timeless and attractive about the natural look of wood.
The consumer market has long demanded vinyl fencing that better simulates the look of wood. Rick’s is pleased to announce its two newest vinyl fencing colors: Weathered Cedar and Redwood.
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