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

Rocking Out & Digging It

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Rocking Out & Digging It Tahoe's crews have been rocking this western red cedar conservancy fence install at Baldwin and Ski Beaches for the US Forest Service restoration projects. This fence has double posts that sandwich staggered rails between them. The rails get through-bolted in place. And the posts are gravel set. Tahoe's crews are digging the holes a minimum of 24-inches in diameter to accommodate the posts and surrounding gravel. Sonotubes are required in several locations. Otherwise the sand is continually filling the holes. Pictured: Tahoe Installed Western Red Cedar Conservancy Fence for US Forest Service Beach Restoration at Baldwin & Ski Beaches in Lake Tahoe (El Dorado County.) 2024Rocking Out & Digging It

Tahoe’s crews have been rocking this western red cedar conservancy fence install at Baldwin and Ski Beaches for the US Forest Service restoration projects.

This fence has double posts that sandwich staggered rails between them. The rails get through-bolted in place. And the posts are gravel set.

Tahoe’s crews are digging the holes a minimum of 24-inches in diameter to accommodate the posts and surrounding gravel. Sonotubes are required in several locations. Otherwise the sand is continually filling the holes.

Pictured: Tahoe Installed Western Red Cedar Conservancy Fence for US Forest Service Beach Restoration at Baldwin & Ski Beaches in Lake Tahoe (El Dorado County.) 2024

Open The Gates

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Open The Gates If you didn't already know, the gates/doors are open at the Moana Pool. Or as it's officially known, the Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center. Which is good news since the weather's been hot. So put on your boardshorts/swimsuits and go in for a dip to cool off and check it out. Pictured: Steel & aluminum (wood-looking) horizontal longboard fencing with gates & panic hardware by Tahoe's crews at the Moana Pool in Reno (Washoe County.)Open The Gates

If you didn’t already know, the gates/doors are open at the Moana Pool.

Or as it’s officially known, the Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center.

Which is good news since the weather’s been hot.

So put on your boardshorts/swimsuits and go in for a dip to cool off and check it out.

Pictured: Steel & aluminum (wood-looking) horizontal longboard fencing with gates & panic hardware by Tahoe’s crews at the Moana Pool in Reno (Washoe County.)

Thank You for Voting

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Thank You for Voting Tahoe Fence was fortunate enough to be voted as one of the best fence companies again by the "'Nevada Appeal' Best of Carson City 2024." Tahoe Fence is also the only fence company to be voted as one of the best by the "'Nevada Appeal' Best of Carson City" every year since 2009! Thank you to all who continue to vote for us. We are honored and deeply grateful. Pictured: New Playground Fences at Two Carson Area Elementary Schools Installed by Tahoe's Crews (2024.)Thank You for Voting

Tahoe Fence was fortunate enough to be voted as one of the best fence companies again by the “‘Nevada Appeal’ Best of Carson City 2024.”

Tahoe Fence is also the only fence company to be voted as one of the best by the “‘Nevada Appeal’ Best of Carson City” every year since 2009!

Thank you to all who continue to vote for us. We are honored and deeply grateful.

Pictured: New Playground Fences at Two Carson Area Elementary Schools Installed by Tahoe’s Crews (2024.)

Useful Year Round

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Useful Year Round Most people wouldn't believe that tennis courts at our mountain area resorts, and pickleball courts to some degree, are used year-round. During the Summer and Fall they're used for the purpose they were designed for, playing tennis. But in the Winter and early Spring, tennis courts are often used in a much different way. They hold snow. Some mountain resorts have no choice but to use their tennis courts to contain the piles of snow removed from driveways and parking lots. It's space that gets used throughout the year. Even if it's not for the original intended purpose. Pictured: Before and after pictures of a snow damaged 10' high, black chain link fence replaced by Tahoe Fence for Everline Resort at Olympic Valley (Placer County.) 2024Useful Year Round

Most people wouldn’t believe that tennis courts at our mountain area resorts, and pickleball courts to some degree, are used year-round.

During the Summer and Fall they’re used for the purpose they were designed for, playing tennis. But in the Winter and early Spring, tennis courts are often used in a much different way. They hold snow.

Some mountain resorts have no choice but to use their tennis courts to contain the piles of snow removed from driveways and parking lots.

It’s space that gets used throughout the year. Even if it’s not for the original intended purpose.

Pictured: Before and after pictures of a snow damaged 10′ high, black chain link fence replaced by Tahoe Fence for Everline Resort at Olympic Valley (Placer County.) 2024

In The Zone

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In The Zone School is back in session or soon will be in the areas we work and live. And research shows that students are more comfortable in schools where they feel safe and supported. When students are in the zone with fewer stressors, they have greater academic, social, and emotional achievements. So let's do our part to help them by paying attention and slowing down around school zones. Pictured: Galvanized Chain Link Fence & Gates by Tahoe's Crews at Elementary School in Yerington (Lyon County.) 2024In The Zone

School is back in session or soon will be in the areas we work and live.

And research shows that students are more comfortable in schools where they feel safe and supported.

When students are in the zone with fewer stressors, they have greater academic, social, and emotional achievements.

So let’s do our part to help them by paying attention and slowing down around school zones.

Pictured: Galvanized Chain Link Fence & Gates by Tahoe’s Crews at Elementary School in Yerington (Lyon County.) 2024

Visual Upgrade

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Visual Upgrade This weekend is said to be the end of "the dog days of summer," the hottest days of the year (July 3rd to August 11th.) Before long school will be back in session. And it will be time for those Autumn home-maintenance projects. But not to worry. Simple upgrades to your property's curb appeal enhance your property as well. Visual upgrades can compliment your home and landscaping. They can reduce maintenance aggravations and costs. In addition to adding to the attractiveness and security of your property, visual upgrades increase your property values as well. Pictured: Before and after pictures of wood fencing and gates replaced by Tahoe's crews in Minden (Douglas County.Visual Upgrade

This weekend is said to be the end of “the dog days of summer,” the hottest days of the year (July 3rd to August 11th.)

Before long school will be back in session. And it will be time for those Autumn home-maintenance projects. But not to worry. Simple upgrades to your property’s curb appeal enhance your property as well.

Visual upgrades can complement your home and landscaping. They can reduce maintenance aggravations and costs. In addition to adding to the attractiveness and security of your property, visual upgrades increase your property values as well.

Pictured: Before and after pictures of wood fencing and gates replaced by Tahoe’s crews in Minden (Douglas County.)