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After inspecting your fence, it’s time to make the right repairs—starting with structural issues, then boards, hardware, and materials. This step-by-step guide explains how to fix leaning posts, damaged boards, sagging gates, and when it’s best to call a professional.

After winter, your fence collects grime, mold, and debris that hide damage and weaken protective finishes. A deep spring cleaning reveals issues early, restores curb appeal, and prepares wood, vinyl, or metal fences for sealing, painting, or repairs that keep them strong all season.

Harsh winters can take their toll on fences. A detailed spring inspection helps you spot damage early, plan repairs, and protect your property’s curb appeal, security, and long-term durability. Learn what to check and how to document every issue.

Choosing between custom fencing and pre-made fence panels can impact cost, design, and longevity. This guide breaks down the pros and cons of custom fences versus pre-made options, with a special closer look at trending hog wire fence panels, to help homeowners decide which solution offers the best value.

When you combine strength, longevity, modern aesthetics, and unmatched low-maintenance performance, it’s easy to see why steel fence posts are becoming the new standard. They outperform wood in every category that counts—durability, stability, compatibility, and long-term value. For homeowners, contractors, and fence builders seeking a smarter long-term investment, steel simply offers the best solution.

British Columbia’s diverse terrain calls for smart fencing choices. This guide compares chain link and welded wire fencing, with expert-backed insights on climate performance, style, cost, and durability. Discover which option suits your urban or rural BC property best.

Discover the top 5 fence trends for 2025—black-on-black styles, corrugated privacy panels, and rustic-modern hog wire. Shop BarrierBoss for durable, design-forward fence panels, posts, and kits.

Today is April the 1st, and we wanted to share with you some funny, completely truthful, and rigorously fact-checked headlines from the fencing industry this week.

Why are designers so excited about wood and metal fence combinations and why do they work so well? Corrugated metal fence panels framed in wood combine lots of things property owners love. The corrugated metal, typically galvanized steel or aluminum, is strong, weather-resistant, and low-maintenance. Its wavy pattern adds rigidity and strength, allowing it to withstand harsh conditions like wind and rain. The wood frame provides structural support while softening the look. 

August Wilson famously wrote, "Some people build fences to keep people out and other people build fences to keep people in." How insightful. So now we've talked philosophy, here comes the practical question: what material to use?

When choosing panels for your fence, two popular options surface: wood fence panels and metal fence panels. This detailed comparison will explore the characteristics, pros, and cons of wood and metal fence panels. Good information to empower a good decision.