Cedar Springs Decks & Fences Blog
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Why Choose Vinyl over Wood for Fencing
March 19, 2015As the old adage goes ‘good fences make good neighbours’ and the decision to choose what type of fence to install on your property can go a long way. Vinyl fencing (a.k.a. pvc fencing) is a great option to consider because of its strength and durability, ease of maintenance and its ability to improve the curb appeal and property value of your home. Impress those neighbours and enhance the overall beauty of your block with vinyl fencing. Here are three benefits of installing vinyl fencing around your home: 1. Strength & Durability A properly installed vinyl fence will last you a lifetime. …
read more...Getting Ready to Install a Fence This Year
February 11, 2015Winter is in full force, which means it’s not exactly the ideal season for fencing in Windsor. The ground is frozen solid, and piles of snow currently cover your yard and make it difficult to envision the fence that you want; but don’t let winter stop you from being prepared. This season is an ideal time to get a head start on your plans, ensuring that once the frost breaks, you’ll be ready to start your fencing project. While you wait for the snow to melt, here are some of the ways you can prepare for your spring fence installation: …
read more...Wood Grain Vinyl Fencing
February 15, 2014We are pleased to announce the addition of wood grain vinyl fencing to our product lineup. What is wood grain vinyl fencing you ask? Simply its vinyl fencing made to look and feel like a wood fence. A wood fence looks great after installation, however within a short time it fades to a grey colour, the wood begins to breakdown, twists, warps and eventually rots. This is not the case with vinyl fencing. The Bufftech wood grain fencing comes in a variety of styles and colours. Contact us today to discuss this further and get a quote.
read more...Aluminum Fencing and Railings
January 29, 2014We are pleased to announce that we are now exclusively carrying the Ultra Aluminum product line for fencing and railing packages. Aluminum fencing is constructed of extruded aluminum. This aluminum mimics the traditional ornamental steel fencing but is light weight, very strong and does not rust. The paint finish is amazing as well, with a proven powder coat finish designed to last decades. With several styles and the most standard colours available, it makes for a great choice to enclose your property, porch and pool with aluminum fencing. We also carry pool code safety gate latches to keep your little …
read more...Swimming Pool Removal Windsor Ontario
January 8, 2014Swimming pools are very nice way to enjoy your backyard. But like most things there comes a time when a pool is no longer desired. The most common reasons, are selling/buying a house, age of the pool, age of the homeowners. It is sometimes more difficult to sell your home with a pool taking up 50% of the rear yard. Its narrows down the. amount of perspective buyers as not everyone is looking for a pool. Sometimes home buyers will remove the pool after purchasing a home. This is usually due to the fact that the rest of the home …
read more...Vinyl Fencing and Vinyl Products
December 8, 2013If you are in need of a new fence, may we suggest something other than wood? Wood although is 100% natural and very pretty when its installed. It rots, twists, warps, fades to grey, requires a lot of maintenance. This maintenance is in the form of repair as it ages (post replacing) and requires a complete replacement in 15 – 20 years. If you like the element of privacy, may we suggest vinyl? (Left 6ft tall wood grain vinyl privacy fencing) We carry many styles of vinyl fencing that matches the typical styles of wood (privacy, semi private and …
read more...May is Deck Safety Month
April 12, 2013Although its still a few weeks away May is just around the corner. That means inviting people over for BBQs, drinks and chilling on your deck. Well before you do that you may to check underneath your deck to make sure that it is still a safe usable structure. Decks are made of wood which is an organic product. Anything organic has a shelf life and especially when it comes in contact with the elements will break down. A well built deck can last up to 20 years and beyond. Depending on how it was built of course, you may start to run …
read more...Tackling a deck or fence project yourself, did you call for utility locates?
March 29, 2013Some people have the ability to partially or completly tackle home reno projects. This may come from previous work in the field, or by helping a family member or friend at their home. One thing that is sometimes overlooked is the calling for utility locates. Utilities are the services that connect your home with Natural Gas, Electricity, Water, Sewer, Phone and Television Networks. Its is the law to call for these services to be located prior to the start of the project. It usually takes up to 5 business days to get them all done. The best part that the locating …
read more...What to look for in a fence and deck contractor
March 25, 2013One managing a project for your home, its not always easy picking the right contractor for the task at hand. Some things to look for in a contractor are: Website Gallery: This will show previous work completed, a contractor should also be able to produce a few address for you to look at the work in person. Testimonials: If customers are satisfied with the work completed they are more than happy to speak highly. Some reviews can be fabricated its always recommended to speak to previous customers. Insurance: A contractor should have at a minimum 2 million in liability insurance. …
read more...The Deck and Fence Install Season Begins for Windsor
March 22, 2013I’m trying to catch up on posting. Since our website was down for a few weeks getting a make over we have begun our installs for this year. We have some very interesting work coming up. Some of the work we have signed up include Vinyl Fencing in Windsor, Aluminum Ornamental Fencing in Lakeshore and a Wrought Iron Estate Gate in Windsor. We are getting more and more calls for Vinyl fencing, as more people do not want to replace their fence every 15 years. Vinyl resists fading, and does not rot. A good vinyl fence product will have a lifetime warranty. Aluminum fencing is very popular …
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