Orlando Custom Fencing Education Center

With December in full swing and the holidays being here, it’s time to decorate if you haven’t already done so!!!

Stringing lights on your yard fence is a fun, creative, and beautiful way to show your holiday spirit! You could also hang garland and wreaths to add nice decor.

Last year, I went to a friends place for a Holiday party and the outside of her neighborhood, there was a combination of lights, garland, and wreaths draping along the neighborhood fence. It looked fantastic and gave the neighborhood a cozier atmosphere.

Fences for Orlando homes and neighborhoods can add an element of comfort to visitors, especially during the holiday season. To learn more about Paramount Fencing’s custom fences, call 407-341-2720 and set up a free consultation to receive your estimate.

Sometimes people may want to soften the look of their fence. One way to do this is to create a living fence. A living fence is a fence that has living plants growing on it in order to enhance the beauty, character, and color of the yard.

To soften the look of a fence, you can plant either annual or perennial vines along the length of the fence because the vines will grow up the fence, covering it with flowers and foliage. Plant vines that are attractive to you and that produce good scents and foliage. Most vines grow quickly, so once you get started, you will have a living fence in no time.

The cup and saucer vine, like its name describes, is a vine whose purple cup-looking flowers sit on green saucer-like bases. The flowers on this vine start to bloom in the summer and last until fall. This is a great vine to use for a living fence because it attaches itself to the fence with branched tendrils that grow from the ends of the leaf stalks. Sweet pea vines are also a magnificent choice for a living fence because these are flowering vines with fragrant flowers. They begin to bloom in the summer in shades of blue, lavender, red, and salmon pink.

Paramount Fencing in Orlando truly cares about the fencing needs of customers and strives to educate its customers in making well-informed decisions. Every fence is custom built with a handcrafted touch, built to last, and affordable. To learn more about different types of fences and which fence would work best for your lawn, call Orlando’s Paramount Fencing today at 407-341-2720.

Imagine a perfect American suburban neighborhood in the 1960s. Kids run and play in the yard. A Pontiac GTO drives by a bit too fast. A dog barks as it chases a squirrel. A church bell rings on Sunday morning. And what else can be seen in this neighborhood? – a white picket fence!

The picket fence is a classic type of fence that has been popular in America since the 17th century and is still vastly popular today. This famous style of fencing can be distinguished from other styles because it has short, evenly spaced vertical boards (called pickets) with pointed tops. Usually a picket fence is made of wood, or a plastic material that resembles wood, and painted white. This is where we get the term “white picket fence”.

The white picket fence has become an icon in America. It is the symbol of the ideal middle-class suburban life, which includes having a nice house, a loving family, a dog, and a comfortable standard of living. This comes from the fact that homes in quiet, middle-class neighborhoods often have a garden, which is usually bordered by a picket fence. Many people associate the white picket fence with property ownership and the embodiment of the “American dream”.

The picket fence is more than just a way to divide land; it has become an icon in American culture. To learn more about different types of fences and which fence would work best for your lawn, contact Orlando’s Paramount Fencing today at 407-341-2720. At Paramount Fencing our number one goal is to EDUCATE our customer and assist them in making a well informed decision.

“Keeping up with the Joneses” is a popular American expression that originated in 1913 when a comic strip, “Keep Up With The Joneses” was published in the New York Globe. The strip, created by cartoonist Arthur R. “Pop” Momand, ran in American newspapers for almost thirty years and was adapted into several books, films, and musicals. In the comic strip, the “Joneses” were the neighbors of the strip’s main characters. The “Joneses” were spoken of and referred to, but never actually seen in the comic strip.

Therefore, the phrase “keeping up with the Joneses” became a common phrase which earned the meaning: striving to match your neighbor in spending and social standing. Examples of this include competing with your peers to buy the fastest car, biggest flat-screen TV, newest phone, most expensive home, or even the nicest looking fence!

Here at Paramount Fencing, we encourage you not to play “keep up with the Joneses”, but to become the “Joneses” instead. Why be like everyone else? Be different! Be the house with the custom built fence that your neighbors are jealous of. Orlando custom fencing is a great way to compliment the architecture of your Orlando home and bring your landscaping to life.  Give us a call and let the power of Paramount start creating for you. Give us a call at 407-341-2720!

Building a fence for a client is both a product and a service.  The product itself is the finished, gorgeous, well-constructed fence.  The service is making it smooth and effortless for the customer.  And being that it is a service, that means it requires the utmost customer service.  Just because you and your crew can build a great fence doesn’t mean you can be intrusive, rude, slow, or destructive to personal property.  Here are some ways a good an Orlando fencing company can provide exceptional customer service while engaged in a project:

• The job doesn’t end when the fence is completed.  A good fencing company will still consult/follow up with clients after the fence construction to make sure it’s still holding up fine, and to suggest ways to keep it up.
• The fencing company will offer personal, professional advice and options to obtain a better result for the fence.  These suggestions might be the ones that elevate your end result satisfaction.
• Will do things on your behalf (tell neighbors about the project, obtain and submit a permit, pick up paperwork)
• Keep you constantly updated on the progress of your fence.

These are just some ways excellent customer service matters for your next fence.  We will be discusses more ways it should matter to you next week.

Construction trends change, and often times for the better.  Asbestos was once thought to be a breakthrough in home insulation, but the repercussions were detrimental.  The same has come into play for fencing, and if you aren’t knowledgeable about what’s going into your fence, you might not be getting the best possible product.

In 2003, the EPA banned the use of Cromate Copper Arsenate (ACC) and replaced it with Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ) for use of wood preservation.  Cromate Copper Arsenate declined in usage because of the fact that arsenic-containing timber could pose health hazards.

Some people skimp out by using nails and staples that can’t withstand the elements.  Quality construction materials last up to ten times longer than their cheap counterparts.

These are only a few, but it takes the trust and credible reputation of a great fencing company to accomplish something you’ll still be pleased with a decade from now.  For a reliable fencing company in Orlando that won’t let you down, contact Paramount Fencing today at 407-341-2720.

For a reputable and respectable fencing company in Orlando, there is nothing more gratifying than constructing a fence for a customer that they absolutely love.  There’s no way this can be accomplished unless the right materials are used, communication between parties is clear, and professionalism is maintained during the entire project.  Here are more examples of what the right professional company will do:

• Pictures of neighbors properties are taken before construction begins to avoid any liability for damage accusations.
• Contact neighbors to find out of they would like to split the cost of particular fences.
• Complete communication through the entire process.
• Educate you thoroughly of the different options you have.
• Will work with you to assess any problems that might arise in the ground you’re working on, such as sprinkler heads or pump lines.

Paramount Fencing has provided all of these services to clients.  It’s just part of our routine customer service.  If you’d like a fence that will exceed your expectations, contact us today.
Call 407-341-2720.

Fencing is not a job for amateurs. It’s not something you want to tinker around with and watch hundreds of YouTube videos to try and figure out. It takes time, experience, and that right amount of professionalism. Now, there are a lot of fencing companies out there that can probably do a good job, and possibly give you the fence you’re looking for. But what makes a fencing company really stand out is when they bring a professional dynamic to your home and your property. This includes, but isn’t limited to:

• Writing your neighbors ahead of time to let them knowing there’ s going to be a fencing project going on.
• Starting a project ON TIME and finishing on time, sometimes even before projections.
• Having crew members be available to answer questions when needed.
• Crew members are courteous and always clean up after themselves.
• Obtaining permits and submit forms to the Home Owners Association on your behalf.
• Telling you exactly what to expect and giving you an invoice that accurately outlines how the cost of the project was decided.

Though it seems like this is enough to represent a professional fencing company, it really takes a lot to go “above and beyond”.
We will learn more about how a fencing company in Orlando should deserve your business.

At Paramount Fencing, one of our priorities is educating our customers about the different fencing options they have and how to become (wisely) picky about what they choose.  We do this because we want to ensure our customers are always satisfied with what they decide on.  To further your education, perhaps to the advanced level of fencing expertise, here are some specific “did you knows” about fencing:

Did you know:

• Water sealants are imperative for preserving your fence.  Acrylic based sealants are better than no sealant at all, but must be reapplied on an annual basis.  The best option is oil based-it has the ability to seep into the center of the wood and dry from the inside out.
• There are two different assembly methods: Pre-fabrication with panels, and stick built which is performed on-site. Be wary of both!
• That there is an extremely important tip we stress on our website? “Avoid companies that go between posts because the fence will fall apart. Most companies using this method will not take the time to either rout the post or use the correct screws.  Couple this with the fact pressure treated lumber shrinks, you could have a mess on your hands.”
• Companies that pay their employees by the foot and not by the hour often times retain the best available workers in fencing.

With that, you have some more insight into the world of smart fence shopping!  Again, keeping you informed is one of our biggest goals.

To learn more about what we can do for your fencing needs, contact us today at Paramount Fencing.  Call us at 407-341-2720.

Not all wood is created equally. What wood might work well in colder climates may not be able to sustain itself from a barrage of constant sunlight.  In Florida, a Pressure Treated Southern Pine is the most resilient in prolonged rain and heat.  Cypress is a very reliable and durable wood as well, but it mostly is shipped from the North and might cost quite a bit more.

Here are some things to watch out for if you aren’t careful about which kind of wood you’re selecting:

• Some wood is mixed with plastic. Stick with vinyl if you like the idea of a plastic fence.
• Pre-fabricated wooden fences are prone to damage and regular repairs.  It is still considered pre-fab if any of the sections of the fence aren’t constructed on-site.
• Avoid wood from other countries if you can.  Many home improvement stores purchase their wood from distributors whom import.

Making sure you select the best possible wood for your fencing project will maintain longevity and superior condition for 10, 15, or even 20 years.

To learn more information on purchasing your next great wooden fence from Paramount Fencing, call 407-341-2720.