At Straight Up Fence Company in Denver, we want to highlight the benefits of a western red cedar fence. Durability Western red cedar is in a class with only one other long-lasting wood, redwood. Both woods are quite durable. Because cedar has natural oils, its durability is so long-lasting. It can better resist decay and…

Security is, unfortunately, becoming more of a concern across the country and in the Denver area. When you install driveway gates you are not only increasing the curb appeal of your home, you are taking your security to the next level. Don’t leave your safety to chance, install driveway gates today and protect your home.…

There are so many reasons why you should consider installing a fence around your home. Here are a few: A fence would create a border around your land, showing which areas are your responsibility and which are your neighbors’. Trespassers would be deterred because a fence would provide a clear marker between private and public…

Vinyl fences are low maintenance, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t require any maintenance. White vinyl fences especially show any stain, whether it is algae, mold, mildew or rust. An excellent annual cleaning will remove grime from your fence and keep it looking its best. All you need to get started is a bucket,…

In most states, the standard rule is that you don’t need your neighbor’s permission to install a fence on your land. Unfortunately, if the placement of your fence invades into your neighbor’s property, he/she can refuse its installation. It’s essential to get a written agreement from your neighbor that allows you to access your fence…

Should a neighbor, friend or passer-by comment favorably on your new fence (and they will), this would be a great answer to provide! You could then explain that Thuja Plicata is also known as the western red cedar. As they admire the craftsmanship that goes into the construction of a quality fence, you might also…

Perhaps on one of your travels, you saw fences around properties that made the homes look like diamonds in a beautiful setting, and you know that similar fencing would be perfect for your own home. Essentially, a fence around a property is not unlike what a frame is to a painting. Whether it’s the wow…

Some folks prefer complete privacy; others like to be able to see a little of what is happening in the outside world. Whichever is your preference, here are a couple of fence/gate combinations that will work a treat. Firstly, for that added touch of privacy, we can install a 6-foot fence and beautiful cedar wood…

Keeps were fortified towers built into European Castles during the Middle Ages. Which is somehow apt when talking about dumpster enclosures. As they are also useful ‘keeps’, as in… Keeps animals out – while wildlife enclosures might be enjoyable in proper locations, your back yard becoming a home for scavenging and even dangerous animals is…

It’s a hassle, stopping the car, getting out, opening the gates, getting back in, driving through, stopping, going back to close the gates. While it might be little more than a hassle during the balmy days of spring, summer, and autumn, it can become a real bind when the howling, freezing winds of a Coloradan…