Not So Plain

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Not So Plain Architectural screens have many uses. They may delineate boundaries, like a walkway and planter area. Screens might be used for protection from the elements. Perforated screens can block direct sunlight while allowing airflow. And can also be used to scatter and help absorb sounds. There's the aesthetic appeal as well. Not-so-plain screens can be visually pleasant to look at. Tahoe's crews were tasked with building these architectural screens in Carson City. Though the design seems simple, the screens are made with both metal posts and planed redwood rails. The rail dimensions alternate, are painted black, and inset horizontally into the posts. These not-so-plain screens separate the AC units from the walkway and help diffuse the sound when the units are running.Not So Plain

Architectural screens have many uses.

They may delineate boundaries, like a walkway and planter area.

Screens might be used for protection from the elements. Perforated screens can block direct sunlight while allowing airflow. And can also be used to scatter and help absorb sounds.

There’s the aesthetic appeal as well. Not-so-plain screens can be visually pleasant to look at.

Tahoe’s crews were tasked with building these architectural screens in Carson City.

Though the design seems simple, the screens are made with both metal posts and planed redwood rails. The rail dimensions alternate, are painted black, and inset horizontally into the posts.

These not-so-plain screens separate the AC units from the walkway and help diffuse the sound when the units are running.

Weather NV

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Weather NV So it's starting to feel like Fall this week. It's getting colder in both the evenings and mornings. There's been rain in the valleys, and snow on the mountains. And it's been windy! We don't envy windy conditions, but there's a lot around our part of the Sierra Nevada. And unfortunately the wind huffs and puffs, and blows down too many fences. If this has happened to you, call or text us. Tahoe will work with you to build a fence the weather envies. Pictured: Before and After 3-Rail White & Tan Semi-Private PVC Repair by Tahoe in Fernley (Lyon County.)Weather NV

So it’s starting to feel like Fall this week.

It’s getting colder in both the evenings and mornings. There’s been rain in the valleys, and snow on the mountains.

And it’s been windy!

We don’t envy windy conditions, but there’s a lot around our part of the Sierra Nevada. And unfortunately the wind huffs and puffs, and blows down too many fences.

If this has happened to you, call or text us. Tahoe will work with you to build a fence the weather envies.

Pictured: Before and After 3-Rail White & Tan Semi-Private PVC Repair by Tahoe in Fernley (Lyon County.)

Thanks and Respect

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Thanks and Respect This weekend we honor America's veterans. One of the best ways to participate is at Virginia City. Their Veterans Day celebration (Monday, November 11th at 11am) checks all the boxes. An annual, main street parade in Nevada celebrating our veterans. To our veterans, all our thanks and respect. Pictured: Ornamental Iron by Tahoe's crews with Staggered Pickets and Finials on Wood Posts with American Flags for Veterans Day.Thanks and Respect

This weekend we honor America’s veterans.

One of the best ways to participate is at Virginia City. Their Veterans Day celebration (Monday, November 11th at 11am) checks all the boxes.

An annual, main street parade in Nevada celebrating our veterans.

To our veterans, all our thanks and respect.

Pictured: Ornamental Iron by Tahoe’s Crews with Staggered Pickets and Finials on Wood Posts with American Flags for Veterans Day.

Play To Your Strengths

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Play To Your Strengths

Halloween is here. And it’s alright if you don’t already have a costume for trick-or-treating, or for that group party.

Remember, keep it simple and play to your strengths.

It works for us.

Tahoe’s hedge-slats in chain link is one of our favorite disguises. Great for surprising trick-or-treaters and employees on a job site!

Have a happy and safe Halloween.

AND REMEMBER TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1-HOUR THIS WEEKEND!

Birthday NV

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Birthday NV We're celebrating Nevada's 160th (1864 to 2024) year as a state this weekend. When we were kids, Nevada Day was celebrated on Nevada Day, October 31st. In Carson City, Halloween trick or treating was done on October 30th. So you could enjoy your candy the next day while watching the Nevada Day Parade. And if you could manage it, go out trick or treating again Halloween night in the areas around Carson. Now we're used to celebrating on a three-day weekend. But there was something special about two nights of trick or treating growing up! However you wish to celebrate, have a happy and safe Nevada Day. Pictured: Tahoe's Made in Nevada's Shape Chain Link Wire On Tongue and Groove Cedar Fence Boards for Nevada Day 2024Birthday NV

We’re celebrating Nevada’s 160th (1864 to 2024) year as a state this weekend.

When we were kids, Nevada Day was celebrated on Nevada Day, October 31st.

In Carson City, Halloween trick or treating was done on October 30th. So you could enjoy your candy the next day while watching the Nevada Day Parade.

And if you could manage it, go out trick or treating again Halloween night in the areas around Carson.

Now we’re used to celebrating on a three-day weekend. But there was something special about two nights of trick or treating growing up!

However you wish to celebrate, have a happy and safe Nevada Day.

Pictured: Tahoe’s Made in Nevada’s Shape Chain Link Wire On Tongue and Groove Cedar Fence Boards for Nevada Day 2024

A History of Working Hard

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A History of Working Hard This week in 1869, work began on the Sutro Tunnel (nearly 4 miles long). It connected the Savage Mine in Virginia City close to where Dayton is today. In the Black Rock Desert, the supersonic land speed record (over 750 mph) was 1st set this week in 1997. And this week, Tahoe Fence was gratefully surprised to learn we were voted one of the best fence companies by "'The Record-Courier' Best of Carson Valley" for 2024. Thank you to all who voted for us. We hope Tahoe's hard work these past 50-years, and work going forward, continues to make a lasting and positive impact for our area as well. Pictured: Bottom-Track Cantilever, Steel Frame Slide Gate by Tahoe Fence Adjacent to Masonry Wall at Glenbrook in Lake Tahoe (Douglas County.)A History of Working Hard

This week in 1869, work began on the Sutro Tunnel (nearly 4 miles long). It connected the Savage Mine in Virginia City close to where Dayton is today.

In the Black Rock Desert, the supersonic land speed record (over 750 mph) was 1st set this week in 1997.

And this week, Tahoe Fence was gratefully surprised to learn we were voted one of the best fence companies by “‘The Record-Courier’ Best of Carson Valley” for 2024.

Thank you to all who voted for us. We hope Tahoe’s hard work these past 50-years, and work going forward, continues to make a lasting and positive impact for our area as well.

Pictured: Bottom-Track Cantilever, Steel Frame Slide Gate by Tahoe Fence Adjacent to Masonry Wall at Glenbrook in Lake Tahoe (Douglas County.)

A Rock And A Hard Place

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A Rock And A Hard Place Part of Lake Tahoe's allure is it's natural beauty. But that beauty can often put you between a rock and a hard place for construction projects, depending on what your property has to offer. If you don't want to move your fence around natural obstacles, such as trees or boulders, incorporate them into the fence. Tahoe Fence can build most styles of fences up to a natural obstruction in the fence line without attaching to the object. Like this dogeared wood fence with wood framing Tahoe's crews built using the boulders that were in the way at Meyers (El Dorado County.)A Rock And A Hard Place

Part of Lake Tahoe’s allure is it’s natural beauty. But that beauty can often put you between a rock and a hard place for construction projects, depending on what your property has to offer.

If you don’t want to move your fence around natural obstacles, such as trees or boulders, incorporate them into the fence. Tahoe Fence can build most styles of fences up to a natural obstruction in the fence line without attaching to the object.

Like this dogeared wood fence with wood framing Tahoe’s crews built using the boulders that were in the way at Meyers (El Dorado County.)

What Goes Up

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What Goes Up

Legend has it that Isaac Newton is credited with saying, “What goes up must come down.”

Although that statement was most likely referring to gravity, it applies to automated gates as well.

Automated gates, like automated garage doors, can make entering and exiting properties easier. You can open either without having to get out of your vehicle. More often than not, you can have them open as you approach so you hardly have to wait.

But it’s important to remember, they are made for vehicles. Automated gates are not for pedestrian access. And as a result, it’s important to make sure the safety features are working properly, like photo eyes, safety edges, force and timer settings.

And if you do have pedestrians entering and exiting the property, make sure there is a separate access specifically for people and not vehicles.

Because in the case of an automated tilt-up gate or garage door, what goes up will come down!

Pictured: Compound Arch Tilt-Up Aristocrat Style Ornamental Steel Auto Gate By Tahoe Fence In SLT (El Dorado County.) Special thanks to Awaxx Systems!

Creature Comforts

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Creature Comforts A fellow employee was sharing how they were woken up late the night before to search for a missing pet. Apparently it had wandered off through an open bedroom window. Fortunately, they found their pet safe and sound. While discussing whether it was better to go back to bed, or stay awake and get ready for work early, the extent to which we provide creature comforts for our pets came to mind. Yes, we consider them friends and family. And yes, we spoil them! Tahoe's crews have built numerous kennels and animal enclosures through the years. We have experience with fences for house pets, sled dogs, livestock, big game animals, and even predators. Like this custom, brown chain-link for a dog patio that Tahoe's crews built. It has a fully enclosed roof and wraps around the corner of this house which is located between Gardnerville and Markleeville (Douglas and Alpine County.)Creature Comforts

A fellow employee was sharing how they were woken up late the night before to search for a missing pet. Apparently it had wandered off through an open bedroom window.

Fortunately, they found their pet safe and sound.

While discussing whether it was better to go back to bed, or stay awake and get ready for work early, the extent to which we provide creature comforts for our pets came to mind.

Yes, we consider them friends and family. And yes, we spoil them!

Tahoe’s crews have built numerous kennels and animal enclosures through the years. We have experience with fences for house pets, sled dogs, livestock, big game animals, and even predators.

Like this custom, brown chain-link for a dog patio that Tahoe’s crews built. It has a fully enclosed roof and wraps around the corner of this house which is located between Gardnerville and Markleeville (Douglas and Alpine County.)

Autumn Curb Appeal

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Autumn Curb Appeal This weekend marks the official beginning to Fall. At least according to the calendar. This past week actually felt like it was already Autumn with the cooler temps and the rain. With the onset of Autumn, comes the tasks associated with the change in the weather. Raking up leaves. Cutting and storing firewood. Working on your property's curb appeal and even decorating for the coming holidays. And don't forget about your fences. In case you need to brace an older fence or replace it to hold up to Fall's winds and storms. You can also use your fences to pile your raked bags of leaves against. Or to help stack firewood. And front fences look awesome decorated for the season. Pictured: Tahoe built wire and wood fence which follows the front property lines and curved curb. It's made with welded-rod wire panels inset between redwood posts and rails at South Lake Tahoe (El Dorado County.) 2024Autumn Curb Appeal

This weekend marks the official beginning to Fall. At least according to the calendar.
This past week actually felt like it was already Autumn with the cooler temps and the rain.
With the onset of Autumn, comes the tasks associated with the change in the weather. Raking up leaves. Cutting and storing firewood. Working on your property’s curb appeal and even decorating for the coming holidays.
And don’t forget about your fences. In case you need to brace an older fence or replace it to hold up to Fall’s winds and storms.
You can also use your fences to pile your raked bags of leaves against. Or to help stack firewood.
And front fences look awesome decorated for the season.
Pictured: Tahoe built wire and wood fence which follows the front property lines and curved curb. It’s made with welded-rod wire panels inset between redwood posts and rails at South Lake Tahoe (El Dorado County.) 2024