Cedar Fence Installation

I got 3 bids on a fence for my new home in Rockville, MD. Builders Fence was the first quote. They were the best at consulting with me about the type of fence I wanted (pressure, cedar, aluminum) as well as the style (picket or board on board). On price they were low, but still the middle bidder. But on

Wood Fence Installation

This summer, Builders Fence came to our home in Manassas to install a wood fence with a mesh backing around our one acre property. The gentleman who did our estimate was very friendly and prompt. Even without the discount they offered, the estimate was thousands less than we were expecting. They even made an extra trip to our house to

Trex Transcend Deck Installation

Just completed a fantastic Trex Transcend deck on our townhome. Told by my neighbor we were the envy of the neighborhood the first day it was completed. I solicited 4 bids and Builders came in well below the other three, enough for me to make several inquiries to try to understand the delta. In the end, I felt complete trust

From early-generation composite to high-performance composite

Trex Transcend Deck in Spiced Rum

Trex Transcend® Decking in Spiced Rum available through Builders Fence Company your TrexPro® Platinum contractor in Northern virginia. Like any new discovery in science or technology, the early generation of a given product has limitations that after years of experience, growth and improvement,  give way to further innovation. The same is true for Trex composite decking materials. While the new high-performance generation

What makes a cedar fence a better wood fence?

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Western Red Cedar Board on Board fence, Vienna, VA   Cedar–a renewable source–is mostly grown in the northwestern part of our country and Canada and is easily distinguishable by its beautiful reddish hues. Cedar trees take a long time to grow which results in true straight-grain boards without knots. For the same reason, the grain is tight and the boards

Is a composite deck really more expensive than a wood deck?

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Trex® Deck, Chantilly, VA Most consumers are aware that a composite deck lasts longer and stays in better condition throughout its useful life. Yet cost is still their major objection when deciding between a wood deck and a composite deck. Here’s a brief exercise that will help you put the numbers in perspective. According to Dave Swisher of Builders Fence

Deck Safety Month is Here: Is Your Deck Ready for Safe Summer Fun?

Trex Composite Deck, Vienna

Trex Deck, Ashburn, VA MAY IS NATIONAL DECK SAFETY MONTH. And the best way to kick off the season is by making sure your deck is sound, safe and ready for everyone’s enjoyment. Ledger Connection: This is the part that connects the deck to your house. To avoid accidents, make sure the board is sound and that all fasteners are

Builders Fence Company wins 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award

Builders Fence Company has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. “We are very proud to accept this prestigious award. It is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire staff” said Builders Fence Company President Dave Swisher.

Color that Lasts

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ActiveYards® vinyl and aluminum fence installation in Northern Virginia Over time, most fences will fade and lose their color and brightness. ActiveYards® vinyl and aluminum fences, on the other hand, are infused with Solarguard™ while they are being created. Solarguard™ is a color retention technology that protects your fence from the harmful rays of the sun. While others may lose

Natural Wood Like Beauty

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ActiveYards® vinyl fence installation in Northern Virginia   Today’s vinyl fences don’t have to be the stark white fences seen in the past. Manufacturer’s like ActiveyYards® integrate innovative technologies like Cambium™ to their vinyl fences. Cambium™ emulates the beauty of natural wood by imparting real wood texture and patterns to the vinyl boards. The result is a beautiful fence that