Fence Installation
Pros and Cons of Ornamental Steel Fencing: Is It the Right Metal Fence for You? When it comes to selecting the perfect fencing solution for your property, ornamental steel fencing stands out as a premium choice that combines security and style. As a professional fence contractor serving the Ames and Ankeny areas, we’ve advised countless…
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Things to Consider When Installing a Gate – A Professional’s Guide When you’re thinking about installing a fence gate, there’s more to consider than you might expect. We install hundreds of gates each year at Thrive Fencing, and getting it right the first time saves headaches down the road. The truth is, that a gate…
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People often ask “Can I install a fence over my driveway?” While most fences installed by Thrive Fencing are set directly into the ground using concrete or a post-pounder, there are situations where a fence needs to cross a driveway, sidewalk, patio, or even be installed indoors on a concrete slab. This can be to…
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Homeowners often ask if it’s possible to build a fence in the winter. Whether they’re closing on a home in January or their new rescue dog is jumping over a 4-foot fence, the need for a taller or new fence doesn’t always wait for spring. The short answer is: Yes, it is possible to build…
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Where Should I Put My Fence? When building a new fence, one of the most important decisions you’ll make—alongside choosing the right material—is deciding where to place it. While this might seem straightforward, several factors can influence your fence’s location. Common Fence Placement For most homeowners, the typical placement is to enclose the entire backyard,…
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People sometimes ask, “I have materials, will you install a fence with them?” Generally, the answer is no. There are several reasons for this: It’s harder to manage quality. For instance, a high volume fence, the Black Vinyl Coated Chain Link. The materials sold at big box stores are lower quality and lighter gauge. We…
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Where Should I Put My Fence? Watch this video or read the article below here! Transcript People often ask us, where should we place our fence? Let’s assume you want to maximize your backyard, so we’ll put the fence as close to your property line as we can. How do we find the property line?…
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Watch this video or read the article below here! It’s getting closer to build day, and there are a few things we need to think about to make sure everything goes smoothly Transcript So, it’s getting closer to build day, and we’re excited to work with you. There are a few things we need to…
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Each year, we at Thrive Fencing install more than 100 fences. Sometimes we’re not able to install someone’s fence (due to location, scheduling, type etc.), so people ask whom do we recommend. Well, we’re not afraid to mention our competitors. We want our customers to be informed about their options for a new fence. Here…
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