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 A well-designed fence adds aesthetic and safety value to your home. It can provide protection and privacy to your property. Whether your fence is intended as a subtle backdrop or a landscaping focus, whether you want to highlight or perhaps hide your home;s architectural features, the following tips can help you design and build the fence that fits your lifestyle. CONSIDER YOUR SURROUNDINGS A fence should compliment and enhance your property. It should also suit your home and the neighborhood. While a white picket fence may be your dream, it might not suit a modern home design. The last thing you want is a fence that makes your home stand out for all the wrong reasons. DEFINE THE FUNCTION Although fences perform many functions, the two most popular are privacy and protection. in most fence designs the two aspects that you can change to find the ideal balance of privacy and protection are height and degree of transparency. Taller fences provide a higher degree of privacy and protec...

    The right brush or roller can be the difference between a paint project living up to your dreams, and needing a do-over. If you’re not sure which one your project needs, we’re here to help. BRUSH OR ROLLER?   Brushes are great for smaller projects and detailed areas. Their smaller size makes them useful for trim, ceilings, and cutting in along corners. The other big reason for using a brush is if you’re staining a surface. The bristles on a brush do a better job of working the stain deep into a surface, meaning you’ll get a better look and better durability. Your other option is a roller. Most jobs will require a 9″ roller cover – they’re designed to hold more paint and cover more area, so they work great for larger surface areas such as walls and ceilings.   WHICH BRUSH? WHICH ROLLER?  Brushes come in several shapes and sizes, and each is good for different scenarios. An easy way to pick a brush is by determining the type of coating you’r...

  Wash Safe's hydrogen peroxide based formula behind Oxy All Roof Wash is afe for pets, people, and plants. Once Mixed with water, Oxy All Roof Wash Solution's Life is only 4-6 hours before it biodegrades back into water and oxygen. We 100% Guarantee the results. What's Growing On My Roof Generally organic growth on a roof is one or a mix of the following, Algae Algae on a roof appears as a thin green coating and is primarily a cosmetic rather than destructive issue. Removal is easy with a single application of Oxy All Roof solution, Black Algae Black Algae is also a cosmetic issue, but can be very difficult to remove. It may take several applications of Oxy All Roof Wash, and can take longer to wash away. If immediate removal is desired, try a light pressure washing of 1000psi. Lichen Lichen are very stubborn and tough to remove. Their presence can cause problems over time as they retain moisture against the roof surface and can accelerate granule loss on asphalt shingles....

  A well-designed and built deck can add value to your home and transform your outdoor living area. If you plan on building the deck yourself, use these top 10 tips to help you embark on this project with confidence and get a professional finish you can be proud of. 1. Parallel or perpendicular When planning your deck, decide if you want the deck boards to lay parallel or perpendicular to your house. Whichever way you decide will determine which way your joists run. Parallel boards will have perpendicular joists, and vice-versa. 2. Check your grading Even if the ground where you will be building looks flat, check the grading so you know ahead of time if allowances need to be made in your deck design. 3. Slope it Remember to slope your deck away from your house and other structures in order to drain water in the right direction. Design a slope of 1/8 to 1/4 inch for every foot of decking. Build your slope into the structure under your deck and the top dec...

  Selecting the correct primer for you next project is crucial to achieve the best possible results. The primer you choose will have a impact in your finished results and durability which is why you will want to pick the correct primer for your intended use. Do I need to prime or not? Priming is not always necessary, if your working with a previously painted surface that's in good condition you most likely won't need to prime. Here are a few Reasons we think you would need to use primer: Bare Surfaces, that have not been painted before Surfaces that have been sanded down If there are Rust or stains present on the surface Dramatic Color Changes Any nonporous surface like plastic, laminate, glass, high gloss surfaces.   Check your previously painted wall to see if its is acrylic or alkyd based. If you rub a cotton ball dipped in 70% Isopropyl alcohol on the surface, if the paint does not come off its alkyd based. If it does come off with the alcohol then its Acrylic based....

Face screws, Edge screws, and Hidden Deck Clips: Learn the differences between these fasteners to decide what to use for your deck build. When you’re building a deck, you likely know what kind of board you want to use. But have you put much thought into how you’ll fasten it? Sure, using any old screw could do the job, but it also might mean you’ll spend more time replacing boards down the road than enjoying the deck. Learn more about three types of fasteners— face screws, Edge screws, and hidden deck clips —so you can make the right choice for your project.   Face Screws Tried and true, face screws are a traditional fastener for square deck boards. For wood boards like pressure treated, cedar, and redwood, you can use a bugle-head deck screw, which is designed to keep the board down but is also very visible on the deck top.  For square composite or PVC decking, there are color-matched composite screws that blend into the deck surface. These screws typically ...

  Useful Tips: Installing Asphalt Shingles So you’ve decided to try your hand at roofing. Awesome! Before you get started, please take a few minutes to go over the main steps involved in the process and a few things to look out for. This article gives an overview of the important points to consider when installing shingles. For detailed instructions please check our installation guide ( EAST / WEST ). Step 1: Get Ready Before you start, make sure you have all the tools and equipment needed to properly install your BP asphalt shingles – listed below. Tools required to install asphalt shingles: Roofer’s hatchet or pneumatic nail gun Utility knife , for cutting felts and roofing roll Tape measure Chalk line Carpenter’s square Tin snips , for cutting metal flashing and shingles Square shovel , for removing old shingles Caulking gun Notched trowel  Material required for the installation of asphalt shingles: Shingles Galvanized roofing nails of appropriate length Asph...