Category: Fences
Traditional or Invisible Fence?
Many dog owners find themselves debating between building a ‘traditional” fence or having one of the new invisible fences installed to protect and contain their pets. In a nutshell, here is how invisible fences work. An underground wire is run around the property to create an invisible boundary. The wire works in combination with a programmed collar that the pet
Cedar fence –Arlington, VA
Western Red Cedar fence with lattice, Arlington, VA In this region most wood fences are built using either Pressure Treated Pine or Western Red Cedar. Pine is used widely in the construction of fences because it is grown abundantly in our area and it is relatively inexpensive. In order to make pine a practical wood for fencing it is chemically
TWO-TONE CUSTOM VINYL FENCE Falls Church, VA
Most people assume all vinyl fencing is white, but in reality not many of us want to see a “big white wall” in our backyard. In the sample above, we feature a two-tone Activeyard’s vinyl fence. We used a wicker color for the infill and sand color for the top trim and the bottom rail, which blend in with the
Minimizing the Cost of a New Backyard Fence –Fairfax, VA
Recently, a Fairfax homeowner grew tired of looking at his 20+ year-old wood privacy fence and decided it was time to replace it. He compared similar wood fences that were recently built in his neighborhood and noticed that certain fences were “holding up” better than others. Those fences, he discovered, were built by the pros at Builders Fence Company. He
Cedar Privacy Screens
Cedar privacy screen-Ashburn, VA Cedar privacy screen-Arlington, VA When people think of privacy the first thing that comes to mind is a fence, which typically runs around the entire yard. Sometimes though, people just want to block off a portion of the yard and incorporate a privacy screen into the landscaping. There are several reasons why a homeowner may not
PTP and Composite Picture-Framed Deck-Brambleton, Virginia
The project shown above features a picture-famed deck constructed out of pressure treated pine. To add character and dimension to the design, we add a border on the outside of the deck. This is called “Picture framing” and it is a cost-effective way to give your deck surface some character. Most deck boards are available only in twelve, sixteen or
Vinyl Fence, Burke VA
WOW!!!!! This vinyl fence looks like real wood! We recently finished this fence project in Burke, VA! We are the exclusive dealers of this Active Yards Vinyl product in Northern Virginia, it is called “Cambium Red Cedar” and the style is “Arrowwood” Vinyl products have come a long way in the past year or so….no more solid white walls! This
Vinyl Fence, Herndon, VA
White vinyl fences are a thing of the past! We recently installed this Red Cedar vinyl fence in Herndon, VA. Get an authentic “wood” look without the time consuming cleaning, staining or sealing that is required of a traditional wood fence. As the authorized Active Yards Vinyl Products distributor for Northern Virginia, let us show you how to enhance the
Northern Virginia’s Exclusive Active Yards Dealer!
We are proud to announce that Builders Fence Company has been chosen to be Northern Virginia’s exclusive dealer for ActiveYards vinyl and aluminum products ActiveYards has a rich tradition of high quality products that are both long lasting and beautiful. You’ve worked hard to make your house a home – functional, comfortable, a natural expression of your personality. With ActiveYards,
