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​A deck is a very good place for you to spend a good time with your family or dear ones. By sitting with them on deck after the end of a busy day, you can enjoy your life to the fullest. Building a good platform by spending a lot of money is not the end of your work, but it is also most important to keep it in good condition away from wear and tear, dirt and debris by maintaining it in a proper way. Deck cleaning and staining in Plymouth is a very common thing seen in every home.

Deck cleaning and staining is a very sensitive task. Though dirt and debris are very finer such that you can't see on your newer platform, but still it is crucial to clean it regularly by pressure washing or by some other approved technique. You must have seen that deck cleaning and staining in Plymouth is common not only for the older ones but the, newer ones also. There are some misconceptions in most of the house owners that newly placed woods must not be cleaned with water for a few months.

However, we believe that it is good to clean your newly made platform once in a month or once in every two months, which will not affect your top surface or will not destroy the quality of the wood in any manner.

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In order to avoid disputes with neighbors, it's important to practice good etiquette on building a fence. Closely observing zoning regulations and sharing basics with neighbors before the process of building starts, you'll be able to erect a fence and at the same time stay in good terms with the people next door.

Fencing do's

Observe property lines

Never risk having to put down your fence by going even an inch over your boundaries. Review the blueprint of your house or the line drawing or obtain a new survey from your land surveyor to be sure of the boundaries. Fence contractors often install a foot inside the property line, to ensure that they build on the safe side.

Respect the limits

Fence builders get necessary permits and should be aware of regulations of local zoning on a height of the fence, setbacks, distance from a street, and other building restrictions. Typically, height limits are six feet for the back and side yards, four feet for the front yards. Often, there are more restrictive rules that apply to the corner lots, where blind curves could limit visibility of drivers. To avoid any dispute, ask about restrictions before you choose the type of fence to construct.

Observe the HOA rules

It's your job to know the do's and dont's of homeowners associations, not the fencing contractor. In order to avoid suffering from committee wrath, engaging in dispute, it's important to observe HOA guidelines. These guidelines could dictate the fence height, style, and maintenance.

Nice things to do

Share the plans you have regarding your fence

Nobody likes unpleasant surprises; so before building a fence, save yourself a dispute and talk to your neighbors. If there are already issues regarding boundaries, be sure to resolve them before building a fence. You do not have to show them the design you want for your fence; it will only invite trouble. They simply have to live with your personal choice unless it poses a danger or reduces property values.

Put the best fence face outward

Putting the more finished side of the fence on the yard of your neighbor or facing the road is a common practice.

Fencing dont's

Avoid jumping into installing a fence without carrying out a survey on the landscape around the home. The survey will show demarcations for your property, and this will avoid future disputes with your neighbor. If a fence is fixed outside of your property lines, you will be required to remove the fence and fix it within the right boundaries.

Avoid improper post setting.

Improper putting up of the fence posts will lead to a shorter lifespan of the fencing. You should always make use of gravel, concrete or sand to make the posts firm on the ground.

Don’t miscalculate the landscape and obstacles within

You should always take into consideration the design of the layout of the fence. Know the areas around the landscape that are not uniform and give them an extra care. Properly set the fencing to compensate for the landscape and non-uniform terrain in your garden.

Don't ignore the design of your home yard when putting up a fence

That is a mistake that happens as well. If you are into gardening, consider the light and how it will be reaching your landscaping once the fence is fixed.

So you're thinking about fencing your property, however, you aren't quite sure? Well, you've definitely come to the right place! Let us explain to you why you need a fence right now. Read below to see the benefits of fencing your property.

Plymouth Quality Fencing can visit your property to give the best advice and provide the best quote in Plymouth. Call Us On 01752 905012

​Security, safety, protection. All of these words hold importance to homeowners. You've worked hard to make your home beautiful, warm, and inviting. You've invested savings into creating a relaxing atmosphere. You have your security system and alarms. So why would you leave your property open and unsecured? Adding that extra level of protection simply deters would be thieves. Not only is fencing your property a good way to ensure your personal protection, it can also help shield your yard and home from the elements, helping to protect your plant life.

It will keep pests out of your yard and prevent wild animals from eating your grass. You can feel confident with your children playing around outside. You can let your pets roam around without worry. You can sit on your patio and enjoy the view without the hassle of people bothering you. You won't have to worry about neighbors dumping trash in your yard or fighting with you over where their property line begins and yours end. So we've sold you on the privacy aspect, but you're still reading on, not entirely sure about making this commitment. 

Let's take a moment to imagine the beauty a fence can add to your property. Fences can be a work of art in their own ranging from different woods, to metals, to wires. Woods can have different varnishes and stains to match your decor. Wires can be intertwined to create gorgeous, intricate designs. Imagine having a work of art encasing your home and complementing the aesthetic you've worked so hard to create. A fence will just bring everything together for you, creating a cohesive picture.

There are so many different style to choose from that you won't have a problem finding the perfect one for you. You can choose between tall, full coverage privacy fencing, to maintenance-free aluminum fencing, to barn fencing, to short wooden fencing. The type of fence you do choose will determine the whole aesthetic of your home and property and will be a piece you will talk about for years. It;'ll be a permanent part of your home and will help compliment it in ways you never knew something could.

So you've come to the end. You're sold on adding a fence to your property. Who wouldn't want something that not only protected their investments, but also added beauty as well? Now all you need to do is simply choose what type of fence to add to your property. What will work best for your needs? What would look best with your home's design?

That's what we're here to help with. Choosing a fence does not need to be a daunting process; it can be fun and relaxing. We're your experts on materials, design, cost, and placement. We can help you choose exactly what will work best for you. So go ahead and make that commitment to protect yourself, add design to your home, and to create a lasting piece that will become a part of your property. We are so excited to work with you!

One of the common problems with wooden decking is that after a few years of traditional British weather your lovely decking might start to look a bit tired. This is especially true if you have not bought your decking from a reputable installer, and they didn’t put the correct finishing on it.
Or you may have done it yourself and missed the important wood stain that provides your deck with a bit of longevity.

This simple guide will show you exactly how we recommend looking after your Decking.

If you live in Plymouth we very much recommend our professional team, so for all your decking requirement click here on Decking Plymouth

​For this demonstration we are going to be using semi-transparent oil.

Here are all the tools/items you will need for the job

• 2 gallon bucket
• Wooden stirring stick
• 4inch Exterior stain brush
• Several clean cotton rags
• Latex gloves
• A good quality oil based stain
• White spirit

Put the stain into the bucket and make sure you use your stirring stick regularly to stop it setting on the top and keeping it nice and smooth.

It’s important you have a dry surface so pick a nice weather day for the job!
Working in one area at a time and only using the brush to dip in about a quarter of the way up the bristles start to apply the stain.

Making sure that it is applied nice and evenly, coat all your wood deck planks with the oil stain.

Remember if the area is not getting any sun it could take a couple of days to dry, so make sure you are not walking all over it until it drys!

Using your rag, any area of wood where the stain is not absorbing, gently pat the area so that you don’t have “wet” pools of oiley stain that are going to take an excessive amount of time to dry. This will just create a very “tacky” area.

The knots in the wood won’t absorb as well so don’t go so heavy on those parts of the decking.
When you have painted your stain over the entire area of your decking it’s time to do the railings. Here you have to be a bit lighter on the amount you put down otherwise the stain might start to run down in drips and cause a mess.

I hope this helps you provide that all important finish onto your patio area and make sure that the decking timbers last for as long as possible.

Its true we have damp weather in this country so if you have a typical softwood kind of decking then it definitely need looking after. We provide new decking for so many people who have a badly maintained decking area and it just rots and becomes unsafe.

When installing new decking you may decide to go for the harder wearing hardwood which can provide a more versatile surface.

For all decking advice in Plymouth please call us on 01752 905012