Planning Your Backyard Deck II

Last time we mentioned that the most important things to consider when planning your backyard deck are design, style, and budget. Today we’re going to look at each of those in more detail.

Design

The design of your backyard deck, while led in large part by the aesthetic style you prefer, is dependent upon the types of functions you envision your deck fulfilling. Function is dictated by lifestyle. What would you most enjoy using a backyard deck to enjoy? If it’s watching wildlife over your morning coffee, a home built on an incline or decline is prime for a breathtaking observation deck. If it’s enjoying the game over brats and a few beers, an outdoor grilling station, mini bar or keg cooler may be a necessity. You might enjoy the look of raised beds for convenient gardening or as a landscaping feature. Or maybe your favorite way to end the day is with a long soak. If so, a built-in hot tub may be what makes your heart stir. Or how about a backyard amphitheater-inspired deck, for those impromptu (and maybe not so impromptu) concerts with all of your gifted Music City friends?

Style

When it comes to style, we recommend making choices that either continue the style of your home in your backyard deck, or beautiful augment it in a complementary contrast. For example, a minimalist styled deck would probably look a little out of place on a traditional Victorian style home. Does your home already have a front porch? Replicating that style, as though they were built at the same time, is often a good rule of thumb. If you don’t want to match styles precisely, related touches are a good idea. There are also many style options you can add to make the look more interesting if you choose.

• Lattice - adds a touch of interest while performing numerous functions. A good choice if you would like additional privacy, a bit more shade, and place for climbing plants to flourish. Some choose custom lattice panels incorporating an artistic image or initial.
• Decorative Post Caps - are a sure way to communicate style. Some commonly found varieties include round balls, acorns, craftsman (arts &  crafts), gothic, or many wonderfully attractive transitionally styled caps. You can also choose solar energy caps, a particularly nice addition when navigating in the dark.
• Wrought Iron - is a very attractive look when intermingled with wood deck fencing, as pictured above. You can choose actual iron itself or other iron-look alternatives. Check with your deck contractor for differences in cost, maintenance, and availability if this is the style for you.
• Lighting - adding set-in, motion activated lights to steps and other key places throughout your backyard deck area is a great idea for safety and convenience, also pictured above.

Budget

Now it’s time for the budget to be factored in. The budget quickly illuminates final decisions that will need to be made. A professional deck contractor, like Premier Fence and Decking Company, helps transform this process from painful to promising! Offering key guidance on everything from material availability to the best values and performance among comparable products, your pro deck contractor will help you get the most bang for your budget’s buck. Count on their experience to lead the design process with practical and creative solutions to help fulfill your vision without feeling like you’re sacrificing anything. That’s why choosing the right deck construction company is so important.

Start simple?

When planning a deck build, one of the best places to start is to consider the natural beauty of the wood. Even the most unadorned decks shine, as the simplicity allows the warmth and character of the wood itself to take center stage. Remember, if your budget doesn’t allow for the implementation of every feature your heart desires, you can always choose to add on to your deck the following year.

Contact Premier Fence and Decking Company

For more information on designing and installing a your custom fence, deck, or pergola. Our fencing professionals at Premier Fence & Deck can install and repair any type of fence, including Chain Link, Wood, Aluminum, Vinyl, and Composite. We offer fast service that our customers love, and quality, money saving solutions to last for many years to come. Click here to request a quote, or give us a call today at (615) 427-9451. And remember, we offer a 12 months same as cash option! For more information, call Premier Fence today!

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Planning Your Backyard Deck

Is a backyard deck on your list of summer to-dos?

If you’re like most Middle Tennesseans, you haven’t quite made it through your long list of summer to-dos. Wouldn’t it be great to finally see your dream of adding a beautiful backyard deck completed? Backyard decks are great ways to add to the functionality of your home. The whole family will love it. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that decks are also great way to boost your home’s property value.

Design, style & budget

Once you’ve decided to go for it, the real question is design. You want to choose a design with your lifestyle in mind. Something that truly enhances everyday living. The next question is style. What are some of the features and embellishments that matter to you? The final question is budget. Your budget is what separates the needs from the wants. And it determines which of the wants get to be included in your design. With a lavish budget, the only compromises you may need to make will be based on material availability, space, and possibly zoning laws, local ordinances, or HOA compliance mandates.

Rely on your pro deck contractor

With a less than lavish budget you get to be a little more innovative. This is where the expertise of a professional deck contractor like Premier Fence and Decking Company really makes a difference. You can rely on your professional deck contractor to give you solid direction on where you can cut costs, and to help you come up with affordable alternatives. Be sure to watch for our next blog, Planning Your Deck II, in which we discuss some popular deck design and style planning ideas.

Contact Premier Fence and Decking Company

For more information on designing and installing a your custom fence, deck, or pergola. Our fencing professionals at Premier Fence & Deck can install and repair any type of fence, including Chain Link, Wood, Aluminum, Vinyl, and Composite. We offer fast service that our customers love, and quality, money saving solutions to last for many years to come. Click here to request a quote, or give us a call today at 615-427-9451 And remember, we offer a 12 months same as cash option! For more information, call Premier Fence today.

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Fence Trends for 2015: Black Wood Fencing

Everyone loves a classic, rich wood fence. But a trend that’s become increasingly popular takes America’s favorite fencing material in a whole new direction. That’s right: black wooden fences are hot in 2015 fencing trends.

Creating bold definition for outdoor landscaping, upon which colorful plants and trees burst into life in a whole new way, black wooden fencing is also the perfect canvas to make decorative sculpture and vessels come to life.

A black fence adds a wonderfully masculine drama to a space. Another hot trend for 2015, the juxtaposition of the horizontal (rather than vertical) boards that make up the bulk of the fence pictured above lends an air of freshness in a fascinating minimalist twist.

Middle Tennessee tends to be a bit more conservative in fencing trend preferences. Still, there are a number of places in which the more contemporary look of the black wooden fence creates the perfect, stylish backdrop to suit the design of a property. The look is frequently found in urban and corporate settings, meshing well with a cleanly elegant and modern aesthetic. A beautiful black fence is a bold dramatic choice that quickly transforms a space from the  ordinary to the extraordinary.

Contact Premier Fence and Decking Company

For more information on designing and installing a your custom fence, deck, or pergola. Our fencing professionals at Premier Fence & Deck can install and repair any type of fence, including Chain Link, Wood, Aluminum, Vinyl, and Composite. We offer fast service that our customers love, and quality, money saving solutions to last for many years to come. Click here to request a quote, or give us a call today at 615-427-9451 And remember, we offer a 12 months same as cash option! For more information, call Premier Fence.

 

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Fence Trends for 2015: Residential Aluminum

A fence is a wonderful way to add charm and definition to a property - not to mention the obvious privacy and safety advantages. Maybe you’ve been thinking of installing a fence on your property? Maybe you have a fence that you would love to spruce up? Today Premier Fence introduces you to a hot new twist on an old favorite in fencing today: Residential Aluminum. 

A Smart Alternative to Wrought Iron -  Tasteful, classic, solid. You really can’t go wrong with wrought iron styling. Wrought iron style fences have been around for centuries, and are enjoying a resurgence in popularity today. In fact, many upscale HOAs have mandated that all of their members seeking to install new fencing upon their property must install wrought iron style fencing.

 

Residential Aluminum - How would you like a low maintenance, cost effective variation on the traditional wrought iron favorite? Better yet, how would you like an alternative that gives you a variety of color options to choose from, ranging from classic Black, White, or even beige, to more adventurous hues like Quaker Bronze, Walnut Brown, and Hartford Green. Residential Aluminum does exactly that.

Elegant Accessories - Put an elegant finishing touch on your residential aluminum fencing with accessories like quad finials, tri-finials, butterfly scrolls and circles. These may be powder coated to match the finish of your fence or may be ordered in a beautiful gold finish to provide a stately and sophisticated contrast. If you’re not yet familiar with all that Residential Aluminum can do to express your unique personality, and beautifully enhance your property, we’d love to help you learn more.

Contact Premier Fence and Decking Company - For more information on designing and installing a Residential Aluminum fence. We offer fast service that our customers love, and quality, money saving solutions to last for many years to come. Click here to request a quote, or give us a call today at 615-427-9451. And remember, we offer a 12 months same as cash option!

 

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Keep Unwanted Summer Pests at Bay with a Privacy Fence

Summer is officially here! Time for backyard bbqs, harvesting your garden, and maybe a water fight or two with the kids. Or maybe relaxing on the patio with a good book, some music, or just some nice, warm rays is more your style? Whatever your preference, a privacy fence of at least six feet or taller is a key factor in allowing you to get the most enjoyment and relaxation value out of your yard without the annoying nuisance of summertime pests.

In addition to the clear benefits of increased freedom and protection, a privacy fence provides a barrier between your property and area pests, from neighborhood dogs and cats with a tendency to roam (and steal your prize tomatoes), to the insects and other pests making their homes in nearby thicketed brush and tall grass.  

Pets and other pests that tunnel under fences can be the most frustrating to attempt to control. If this is a concern for you, be sure to plan for fencing goes at least 12 inches beneath the surface. Always keep your lawn mowed and all bushes and shrubs trimmed and clean to prevent bugs and pests from setting up shop in your yard. If you have space between your fence and the ground, then you either need to use a weed trimmer to get rid of the high grass under your fence or use weed and grass killer every spring.

If you’re thinking about installing a privacy fence, or giving a pet and pest-proof facelift to your existing fence, contact us at Premier Fence and Decking Company. We offer fast service that our customers love, and quality, money saving solutions to last for many years to come. And remember, we offer a 12 months same as cash option! For more information, call Premier Fence today at 615-427-9451.

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Your Perfect Pergola

By now you’ve probably already begun to enjoy the spring & summer patio party season. And you may have been thinking about a few things you can do to add that special something extra to your own backyard, both to beautify it, and expand it’s functionality for all the warm weather entertaining in store. There are so many stunning possibilities available in transforming your backyard. One of our favorites is the addition of a pergola.

The pergola is a free-standing structure, sometimes synonymous with an arbor or gazebo. other times a pergola is designed to serve more as a cabana type of structure. They are typically independently standing, but may sometimes be an extension of a home or building or serve as protection for an open terrace.

The style of your pergola depends on a number of factors. Will you be using it as a deck or deck extension, or to add functionality to a poolside, garden, or to backyard patio entertaining? Do you want it to provide shelter from the sun, or do you prefer loose rafters that allow trailing vines and the sun to dart through? As far as materials go, do you like a traditional wooden design, or do you prefer something more creative, possibly incorporating sweeping canvas curtains? At Premier Fence and Decking Company, we will help you design a pergola perfectly suited to your unique taste.               

If you’re thinking about installing a custom designed pergola for your backyard, expanding your deck, or adding new or improved fencing, contact us at Premier Fence and Decking Company. We offer quality, money saving solutions to last for many years to come. And remember, we offer a 12 months same as cash option! For more information, call Premier Fence today at 615-427-9451.

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Keep Your Dogs Safe with Proper Fencing

Look at that face. Those precious eyes. Somehow they don’t seem quite so precious when the call comes from the neighbor, “Rover’s over here again, and he’s chasing my Beulah all over the place!”.

Dogs just wanna have fun. Of course, it’s no fun for us to field those phone calls, and not much fun to be playing a one-sided game of catch with Rover while you’re running late for a meeting. Oh, the frustration of it all! He’s worth it, but there’s got to be a better way…

Of course, there is. It’s funny how much we sometimes think about fixing a problem without actually doing it - only to realize that the solution was simple from the start. Don’t waste anymore of your precious time or energy with temporary patches and quick fixes that just don’t last. Call the experienced professionals at Premier Fence and Decking Company today.

Premier Fence can repair or install a beautiful, 100% Rover-safe fence that keeps keeping him out of danger or trouble with the neighbors, and with you.  After all, noone needs that kind of frustration.

Maybe you’ve been thinking of installing a dog run? If you long for the convenience of letting Rover out off leash without running to the dog park all the time, but can’t install a full property fence, a dog run might be a good option for you. Dog runs 10 feet wide and as long as possible allow your dog to run up and down and exercise nicely. They can be especially useful for homeowners with more than one pet.

If you’re thinking about installing a pet fence, dog run, or giving your existing fence a pet-safe facelift, contact us at Premier Fence and Decking Company. We offer quality, money saving solutions to last for many years to come. And remember, we offer a 12 months same as cash option! For more information, call Premier Fence today at 615-427-9451.

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Fencing 101

There's nothing quite like a beautiful, well-constructed fence to add to the security and value of your home of business. If you've been considering adding or updating a fence, here is a helpful list of fencing types and materials for you to choose from.

COMMON FENCING FUNCTIONS:

• Decorative Fencing
• Among decorative fence options, Picket style fences have traditionally been the most popular of all the fence styles. Recently, other styles like shadowbox and lattice fences, have enjoyed a surge in popularity. Functional and very attractive, decorative fences come in a wide variety of materials. The most common are vinyl and wood.
• Privacy Fencing
• Also often known as "Good Neighbor Fences", privacy fences come in many different styles, colors, and materials. By adding a privacy fence to your backyard you essentially are adding another room to your house.
• Pool Safety Fencing
• Pool Fences also come in many different styles and varieties, so choosing the right type of fence will help to makes sure your pool fence is the best choice for you. Pool fences are typically made in a variety of materials.
• Pet Fencing & Dog Runs
• Beauty, budget, and breed of dog will steer the decision toward the type of pet fence you choose. Buy the best looking fence that suits your budget that is strong and high enough to restrain your pet and meets the zoning code of your community.
• Dog Runs 10 feet wide and as long as possible allow your dog to run up and down and exercise nicely. They can be very useful for homeowners with more than one pet and who would like to keep them all in the same location without having to put up an entire fence.
• Garden Fencing  
• Garden fences may be functional in design, serving to keep wildlife from devouring and destroying the bounty of a vegetable and/or herb garden. Other times they serve as simply ornamental, to enhance the beauty of flowers and foliage within.
• Security Fencing
• A security fence is designed to create a protective barrier that prevents the passage of theft and intruders. They may use decorative styles or incorporate the use of more threatening materials, like barbed or razor wire, as an effective deterrent.
• Erosion Control Fencing
• Erosion control fencing or "silt fences" are temporary sediment barriers consisting of filter fabric entrenched into the soil and attached to supporting posts. They are most often constructed of a vinyl filter fabric stretched between wood or steel supports.

POPULAR TYPES OF FENCE MATERIALS:

• “White Picket” Fences
• Picket style fences are among the most of all the fence styles. They are functional and very attractive. They are romanticized in books, movies and painting. Picket fences come in a wide variety of materials.  The most common are vinyl and wood.
• Cedar & Other Wood Fences
• Wood is a popular option for fencing because it is attractive and popular.  There are many types of wood to choose from: Redwood, Cedar, Pine, Fir, and Spruce.  Metal can be used to reduce warping and rotting, making these fences much more durable than they have been in the past.
• Wrought Iron Fences
• Wrought Iron fencing is long-lasting and attractive.  There are many styles to choose, ranging from ornate to basic. They require little maintenance.
• Aluminum Fences & Gates   
• Aluminum fences are an economical alternative to wrought iron.  Aluminum fences require little maintenance, but are as strong as steel fences.  Their main advantage is that they don't rust.  There are many different styles and types of ornamentation for these kinds of fences.
• Steel Fences
• Steel fencing will add a look of style and elegance.Steel fences are generally with maintenance-free and very strong.  The finishes are generally durable powder coat paint finish.  They can also be epoxy coat finishes for high durability.  Steel fences are more decorative in a finished sense that most wood fences and most vinyl fences.
• Vinyl Fences
• Vinyl fencing is attractive because it's easy to maintain and is inexpensive.  It is made from PVC, so it doesn't rot or warp like wood fences do.  It also doesn't require painting, and offers a wide variety of colors. Vinyl can be used for picket fences, privacy fences and many other applications.

• Composite Fences

• Composite fences also offer a variety of styles and colors. This type of fence is a great option for those who like the look of wood but do not want the maintenance of wood. Composites are covered by a 25 year limited warranty.
• Chain Link Fences
• Chain link fences, often referred to as cyclone fences, are the most common style of fencing installed in North America each year. Chain link fences can be great as privacy fences, since they are low maintenance and inexpensive.

Thinking about installing or updating your fence? Premier Fence and Decking Company

uses the only the highest quality materials and hardware to assemble your fence so that it is sure to last you for years to come. Don’t put your trust in just any fence company. We stand behind our work! For more information, contact Premier Fence and Decking Company today at 615-427-9451.

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