Sacramento’s climate — hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters — creates unique challenges for wood fences. With proper maintenance, your fence can look great and last for decades. Here is what to do. Stain or Seal Within the First Year New wood needs time to dry before accepting stain. We recommend waiting 3 to … Read more
Privacy is the number one reason Sacramento homeowners build fences. But not all privacy fences are created equal. Here are the most popular styles and what makes each one unique. Solid Board (Dog-Ear or Flat-Top) This is the classic privacy fence: vertical pickets placed side by side with no gaps. Dog-ear pickets have rounded tops, … Read more
We understand the appeal of DIY. You want to save money, and building a fence looks straightforward enough. But after years of replacing failed DIY fences, we can tell you: it almost always costs more in the long run. The Post Problem Setting fence posts is the most critical part of the job — and … Read more
A little preparation before your fence installation goes a long way toward a smooth project. Here is what you can do to help things go efficiently on installation day. 1. Know Your Property Lines Before any fence goes in the ground, make sure you know exactly where your property boundaries are. If there is any … Read more
The posts are the foundation of your fence. If the posts fail, the entire fence fails — no matter how good the boards look. At VMK Builders & Co., we strongly recommend metal posts whenever possible, and here is why. The Problem With Wood Posts Wood posts are buried directly in the ground and are … Read more
A fence does not last forever. Over time, weather, soil conditions, and general wear take their toll. Here are five signs it is time to stop patching and start replacing. 1. Leaning or Tilting Sections If sections of your fence are leaning noticeably, the posts have likely rotted underground or lost their footing in the … Read more
