Can I set a fence post with just dirt?
We don't recommend it. Virtual all of our fence posts are cemented, and on the [...]
Why do you use nails and not screws?
We get this question a lot. Short answer: screws are good for holding deck boar [...]
How do you keep wood fence posts from rotting?
It's a question we get asked a lot, and fortunately there's a ready answer. Pro- [...]
Should my deck be lower than the floor in my home?
YES! And there's one very good reason for it: mitigating water damage. If your [...]
What are the material choices for Estate Gates?
We had a customer in the other day asking this question, so we thought a blog po [...]
Do I need to be present for the fence estimate?
Yes! Some folks are tempted to say, "I need about x feet of a certain style, ca [...]
I’m sharing with my neighbour: Can you break it out?
Fences are like apples: they're easy to share. All it takes is getting a few of [...]
What’s the warranty on my posts?
Posts are the most vital component in any fence, and they usually dictate how lo [...]
Why is the deck frame made of pressure treated wood, not Cellular PVC like the rest of my deck?
Many folks think it's Cellular PVC all the way down, but the fact is the materia [...]
What’s the highest fence I can build?
Most cities have by-laws with a maximum allowed height for a fence. In Ottawa, t [...]