Access Granted: Options For Emergency Responders To Get Through Electric Gates

Posted on: 10 December 2015

An electric gate offers a convenient and effective way to protect private property from trespassers, criminals and unwanted visitors. However, it can also serve as a stumbling block for emergency responders unless there's a way for them to gain access to your property. The following takes a look at several options at your disposal when it comes to granting controlled access to emergency responders. Keypad Access This is one of the most common methods of access for emergency responders, especially in rural areas.
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Wooden Fence Post Installation Tips

Posted on: 17 August 2015

If you want to install a wooden fence on your property, then you will need to make sure that the fence posts are as secure as possible. These posts retain the weight of the fence and keep it upright. The fence posts must be chosen, dried, protected, and installed at the right depth to ensure their security. Keep reading to learn about what you need to do in regard to installing your wooden fence posts.
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Tips To Pressure Wash Your Wooden Fence The Correct Way

Posted on: 30 July 2015

If you have an old and worn looking wooden fence on your property, then it may be in your best interest to replace it if you notice a great deal of rot across the surface. Rotten wood is wood that has actually decayed to the point where the cellulose inside has broken down. Many different insects and pests feed off the decayed material, and this can leave your home susceptible to infestation. If rot has not started to show up yet, then you may be able to clean the fence and protect the surface from moisture damage to keep those pesky termites away from your home.
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Termites, Bees, And Ants, Oh My! Dealing With Pesty Insects In Your Wooden Fence

Posted on: 23 June 2015

Few things can ruin a beautiful wooden fence as quickly as an insect infestation. Termites can destroy your fence posts in a few short months, stinging wood bees can make it dangerous to touch the fence, and carpenter ants leave pesky little holes in your fence while also often invading your home in search of food. If you've noticed any of these three pests in or around your fence, it's time to take action.
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