March 4, 2010
From the Desk of Bradley Amron

Brr! It's still chilly out there! If you could use guidance on how to winterize your home to cut your heating bills and keep your home cozier, make sure to read the November issue of Picture Perfect Home. This article will help you keep your home warmer for the rest of the winter.

Today we're going to take a look at fences that keep your kids and pets in and safe during their backyard play. To enclose your backyard (or front), you have several options and it can be confusing to figure out which one is right for your home. So, let's take an honest look at the pros and cons of each.

Bradley Amron
Marketing Director

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In This Issue

• Backyard Fences: How to Find the Fence That's Right for Your Home
• Vinyl Fencing for Your Backyard

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Backyard Fences: How to Find the Fence that's Right for Your Home

These days, we have many options for enclosing our yards, and though those options give us lots of variety... it can also be overwhelming to determine which type of fencing is right for your home. So, let's consider the pros and cons.

Chain-Link Fencing

Chain-link fencing isn't a particularly attractive choice, and it doesn't provide privacy. But it does have two advantages: it's lightweight and can be put up very quickly.

It's good for industrial applications where looks aren't important and in situations where a lot of property needs to be fenced very quickly, but it generally isn't right for home use.

The other drawback of chain-link is that it's easy to climb, making it a poor choice for keeping kids in (or people out of) your yard. For your home, there are better choices available.

Wood Fencing

Wood fencing has a traditional look and comes in several different styles. From three-foot pickets to privacy styles, you can usually find a style of wood fencing that you'll like.

One of the drawbacks of wood, though, is that it requires frequent (and costly) maintenance. If you paint the fence, expect to bring out the paintbrush every few years for the laborious process of painting each picket.

Wood fences are also relatively heavy, making them more prone to falling over when the weather gets windy. If you need to replace a portion, it can be difficult to get a good match.

Another big drawback of wood is that it warps when exposed to the elements. That makes the fence crooked and can even make it more likely to fall down--requiring costly repairs.

Vinyl Fencing

Compared with wood fences, vinyl is very low-maintenance. It may need to be wiped down every year or so to clean it up, but it will never require painting or staining. Vinyl isn't susceptible to warping, either.

Vinyl fencing is also comparatively lightweight (though it's still quite substantial) which means that when built properly, it'll stay upright in the wind.

The biggest drawback of vinyl fencing in years past was that it didn't come in many styles, so you were more likely to have to compromise on looks. Fortunately, that's changed--you can now get vinyl fencing in nearly as many varieties as wood fences.

Though vinyl fencing requires more time-consuming installation than chain-link, the procedure is comparable to installing wood fencing, and since it lasts much longer, it's a smarter choice for most homes.

Which Fence Is Right for You?

Now that you know the pros and cons of the three most popular fencing materials, all that's left is for you to determine which style of fencing you like most. Other than personal preference, the two other elements to consider are homeowners' association rules (which may limit fence style, color and height) and the style of your home.

When you call Medallion, we'll help you determine which vinyl fencing option will look right with your home (for instance, cottages often lend themselves to picket-style vinyl fencing). To get your fencing pricing estimate, call us, toll-free, at 800-234-3007.

Vinyl Fencing for Your Backyard

Keep your kids and pets safe with an enclosed backyard. Providing privacy and security, vinyl fences are a great way to maximize your enjoyment and safety outdoors.

We offer financing to help you fit the perfect fence into your budget, and our professional installers will do their job quickly and efficiently for you.

Call us today for a very special offer exclusively for newsletter subscribers: 800-234-3007.

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Medallion is a family owned and operated company that has been in business more than 25 years. Our professional staff is committed to making the experience of purchasing home improvements enjoyable and convenient for you and your family. Our courteous sales staff, project supervisors and service department are committed to your total satisfaction.

We look forward to working with you and doing a fantastic job, whether we are installing a single door, windows or a season sunroom. You can rest assured that your job will be given the care and concern you deserve. We thank you for giving Medallion the opportunity to serve you.

You will be satisfied--we guarantee it!

We'd love to give you a tour of our showroom at:
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Forestville, MD 20747

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