Thursday, October 7, 2010

Lawn Makeover

Does your back yard need a makeover?  Are you wanting privacy from your neighbors?  Do you need to keep pets or children from running wild?  More and more people are making their yards into home getaways. With the economic climate as it is, we are all looking for inexpensive ways to enjoy ourselves.  One way to do this is to vacation in your own back yard, but you may look back there and not feel happy with what you see. A vinyl fence can instantly improve the look and appeal of your yard.
Many people these days are choosing vinyl fence over traditional wood to modernize their yards and increase the value of their homes.  Not only will a vinyl privacy fence give you a beautiful outline to your home, but you can block out those unsightly things that may be in your neighbors' yards.

Not only is the vinyl fencing more attractive, it keeps its good looks longer than traditional wood. A wood fence normally has to be maintained or repaired at least once a year. The vinyl keeps the same look and appeal as it did the day it was installed. To maintain the good look wash it with a water and a mild soap once a year.
You don't have to worry about temperature changes with a vinyl fence, either. They are manufactured with the knowledge that they will expand and contract. Provisions for this have already been incorporated into the product.

One thing to watch out for is mechanical equipment getting too close to it. Your lawnmower and weed eater can do damage to the fence if they get too close.  Mildew can also appear if there has been excess moisture excess, but a wipe down with soap and water will take that right away.
There are several different styles to choose from. You can choose from privacy fences, picket fences, pool fences, etc.  You can also choose the toppers on the posts, as well as adding a decorative option to the top of the fence, such as lattice.