Important Message from Midwest Fence

Dear Valued Customers,

Midwest Fence is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and helping our customers with their fence projects. As such, we are closely monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak according to the guidelines and recommendations of the CDC .  We want to share with you the actions we are taking to help protect our employees and customers.Image result for cdc safety checklist

We’ve advised our employees to follow the public health authorities’ guidance regarding hygiene and social distancing protocols.  We’ve reinforced existing Midwest Fence policy encouraging employees who exhibit flu-like symptoms to stay home and consult with a medical professional.  Employees will leverage technology to conduct customer correspondence whenever possible. This interaction may take the form of emails, text messages, phone calls or video calls. These measures are meant to be consistent with our core mission statement.  Again, with the goal of maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

We appreciate the trust that you place in Midwest Fence. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and take actions necessary to help keep our employees and customers safe while providing the products and services you expect and deserve.

Sincerely,
Midwest Fence Management Team

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To no one’s surprise, our construction season is winding down. However, we are still installing and will continue to install until the weather shuts us down. Remember, we have interest free financing for up to 12 months and a discount program also available.Image result for fall colors with fence

Please take the opportunity while you have it, and place your order for a new fence project; or that fence repair job that has stared at you all summer. We can help. Call or click today, and have a great fall season!

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Thanks for reading!  Dan

Best Fence For New Home

Settling in to your newly built home but suddenly realize you need a fence because a pond is too close and inviting for your kids? Perhaps your dog can’t be trusted to stay in the yard?

Whatever the reason, you find yourself looking for a local, experienced fence contractor who can help you select the right fence for your needs.

Midwest Fence has been building Twin Cities fences since 1947 and has a team of experienced fence specialists who consult with our clients to make sure they have the fence they need and want.

First Decide On A Privacy Fence

The first step is to know if you’d like the fence to offer privacy. Privacy wood fences are a typical choice, particularly for new homes.

Privacy fences have no space between slats and, at six to eight feet tall restrict sight lines and access.

Wood fences offer a style appreciated by many homeowners as wood offers a unique look that can be customized in a variety of ways.

Get Look Of Wood With PVC Or Composite

Trex FenceWhile treated oak fence posts and slats will withstand weather, regular maintenance is recommended to make the wood last.

A similar look to wood can be found with PVC fencing. Posts are strong and the material can withstand the elements, particularly if not in full sun all days.

Composite materials continue to come to market, providing a wood like appearance and functionality — nails and saws are used — but the boards are made from recycled fibers.

Options If Privacy Fence Isn’t Required

If privacy isn’t a top priority, and you’d like the breeze and natural elements to flow through the fence there are a variety of options.

They include a picket fence made of wood, vinyl, composite or aluminum. Chain link fencing offers similar functionality to picket fences.

These fences provide an open feel, don’t typically need to be as tall and encloses pets and children.

Call Midwest Fence to schedule a meeting with our sales consultants who have the experience you seek.

Building The Right Backyard Fence

Deciding to build a backyard fence happens for a variety of reasons. Pets, children, protecting a garden, securing a pool, providing safety or simply adding a new look to a property are all reasons.

Making the decision to build is one thing, ensuring you have the new backyard fence you imagine is another. There are a variety of considerations when deciding to build, and we look at a few in this blog post.

Building Your Backyard Fence To Last

Building a backyard fence to last takes planning, care and attention to detail during fence construction. There are plenty of online resources with help for DIYers looking to build a backyard fence as a weekend project.

Ensuring a fence is built to last requires quality materials and proven construction techniques. While these can be learned online, there is value in considering using an experienced, proven Twin Cities fence contractor for the job.

Right Style For Your Backyard Fence

Deciding the style of fence you seek is among the first choices. Should it provide privacy, or allow sunshine and wind to pass through it?

Identifying the height of the fence to do the job you seek is another step. Is it designed to keep dogs and children enclosed and safe? Or, are you seeking some security, making it more difficult for people to get into your yard.

Right Material For Your Backyard Fence

Providing security is also a consideration for the material you are using. While stronger fence materials provide better security, the aesthetic of the choice is likely even more important.

Seeking a more natural look to the fence? Try installing a wood fence, which come with a variety of designs and construction styles, either pickets spaced apart, or tongue-and-groove boards fit together and attached to cross beams.

Weather-resistant aluminum fencing provides the traditional look of an iron fence as well as security as the strongest fence material.

Chain link is also an option, providing security and containment as well as allowing light and sun through.

Our next blog post will identify other factors to consider when building a backyard fence, including cost and environmental considerations.

Do I Need A Fence?

Scalloped cedar wood picket containment fence need itIf you are a pet owner or your neighbors have wandering pets, your life can be made easier with a new fence to contain your property. Maybe your neighbor’s unsightly yard has given you thoughts of moving to a new neighborhood.  No need to move, you can have an attractive privacy fence installed. There are many reasons why people buy fences. Are you wondering “Do I need a fence?”- here are three things to consider.

Need Containment?
Pets

A common concern for pet owners is dog containment. Consequently, a smart cedar picket fence can enhance the appearance of your property and also keep “Rover” safely at home. Therefore, Ornamental steel and aluminum systems have a classic look. Additionally, Ornamental fences are typically maintenance free and are equally effective at containing pets.

Children

Homeowners with small children looking for a lower cost way to keep their little ones safe may choose a chain system.  Hence, chain link fences are a great way to contain any size yard at an affordable cost. Galvanized chain link systems have been available for many decades. Vinyl coated black, green and brown can be more attractive options. In summary,  if you live in a neighborhood with an HOA, be sure that they allow chain link systems as many do not.

Need Privacy?

Visually blocking out the things that are beyond your borders is easily completed with a Privacy fence.  It will provide a layer of security as well. These fences have many benefits but are often not allowed in front yards due to city regulations. Privacy fences can be made of cedar, vinyl or composite (Trex) materials.  Cedar would require a level of upkeep (staining, board or post replacement, etc) but with vinyl and composite, effort would be minimal.

Need Security?

Fences can add a great amount of security to your home and for your family.   A high quality, sturdy fence will be extremely effective in keeping animals or intruders off your property.  Also, it will improve the appearance of your home, and can enhance privacy as well as the aesthetics of your landscaping.

In the end, the reasons you purchase a fence are unique to your needs and a qualified fence professional can help you make the right choice.