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.)

Classic Celebration

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Classic Celebration Tahoe Fence is celebrating it's 50th Anniversary this year. And this week, we also get to enjoy "Hot August Nights." What began as a 3-day event in Reno back in 1986, now includes Reno, Sparks, and Virginia City. It has expanded to 10-days of cruises, drag races, music, vendors, and a car auction. With more than 5,000 vehicles, it's the largest, nostalgic car show in the country. That's a classic celebration. Pictured: Tahoe Fence celebrating our 50th anniversary and "Hot August Nights" with our '55 Chevy, our newest 5500 Chevy, and Wally dog (who just fits in the trunk) at our Mound House shop (Lyon County.)Classic Celebration

Tahoe Fence is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. And this week, we also get to enjoy “Hot August Nights.”

What began as a 3-day event in Reno back in 1986, now includes Reno, Sparks, and Virginia City. It has expanded to 10-days of cruises, drag races, music, vendors, and a car auction. With more than 5,000 vehicles, it’s the largest, nostalgic car show in the country.

That’s a classic celebration.

Pictured: Tahoe Fence celebrating our 50th anniversary and “Hot August Nights” with our ’55 Chevy, our newest 5500 Chevy, and Wally dog (who just fits in the trunk) at our Mound House shop (Lyon County.)

Opposites Attract

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Opposites Attract We're in the thick of Summer now. Which means it's hot, smokey, and we are at an increased risk of fires. Because of this, many insurance companies, fire departments, and jurisdictions have been or are starting to require non-combustible materials around homes and structures. This could include landscaping or fences. Many like the natural beauty and privacy that redwood and cedar fences offer. And there are non-combustible material options, including slatted chain link or screened ornamental steel, that complement the look of wood. The smooth modern appearance of black ornamental steel, while contrasting the rustic appeal of redwood and cedar, creates a visually appealing combination. Opposites do attract! Pictured: Tahoe's screened ornamental steel fences and gates, covered with both perforated and solid metal screening. Non-combustible gates and fences used near structures and with wood fences around Lake Tahoe.Opposites Attract

We’re in the thick of Summer now. Which means it’s hot, smokey, and we are at an increased risk of fires.

Because of this, many insurance companies, fire departments, and jurisdictions have been or are starting to require non-combustible materials around homes and structures. This could include landscaping or fences.

Many like the natural beauty and privacy that redwood and cedar fences offer. And there are non-combustible material options, including slatted chain link or screened ornamental steel, that complement the look of wood.

The smooth modern appearance of black ornamental steel, while contrasting the rustic appeal of redwood and cedar, creates a visually appealing combination. Opposites do attract!

Pictured: Tahoe’s screened ornamental steel fences and gates, covered with both perforated and solid metal screening. Non-combustible gates and fences used near structures and with wood fences around Lake Tahoe.

Homemade Recipes Are The Best

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Homemade Recipes Are The Best It's that time. This next week (July 25th through the 27th) is Night In The Country. What started as a Yerington area fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club more than 20-years ago, has grown into one of the biggest country music fests in the West. Good music, people, and camping are a homemade recipe for a fun time. So pull on your boots, and get down out of town at this year's Night In The Country. Pictured: Nearly 4,000-Ft of 7-Ft high, wire fencing and more than a dozen drive gates by Tahoe's crews at the new home of Night In The Country in Yerington (Lyon County.) 2024Homemade Recipes Are The Best

It’s that time. This next week (July 25th through the 27th) is Night In The Country.

What started as a Yerington area fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club more than 20-years ago, has grown into one of the biggest country music fests in the West.

Good music, people, and camping are a homemade recipe for a fun time. So pull on your boots, and get down out of town at this year’s Night In The Country.

Pictured: Nearly 4,000-Ft of 7-Ft high, wire fencing and more than a dozen drive gates by Tahoe’s crews at the new home of Night In The Country in Yerington (Lyon County.) 2024

Step Up and Rise

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Step Up and Rise Tahoe Fence was asked if we would be able to build a set of stairs from engineered specs to go with a mezzanine railing we worked on. However, there was a catch. The customer wanted to use repurposed materials. Although this build was outside our comfort zone, it wouldn't be the 1st set of stairs our shop has built. There was a spiral staircase we did some time ago with ammo can lids as steps, and fence cable as railing for a customer's tree house. Tahoe was up to the challenge. With measurements only, Tahoe's shop welders recreated this mezzanine staircase with a platform and safety railings. The steps are made of square steel from material shipping racks with cut-offs of expanded metal decking from security gates. The steps are attached to pipe trusses previously used as roof supports. And the safety railing is from scrap, top rail for chain link fencing. After being cleaned up, everything was finished with zinc-rich, galvanized paint. It not only looks good for our customer, but it fits as well! With only some minor alteration to the mezzanine railing, the stairs are ready to be anchored in Mound House (Lyon County.) Sometimes you have to step up out of your comfort zone and rise to the challenge.Step Up and Rise

Tahoe Fence was asked if we would be able to build a set of stairs from engineered specs to go with a mezzanine railing we worked on. However, there was a catch. The customer wanted to use repurposed materials.

Although this build was outside our comfort zone, it wouldn’t be the 1st set of stairs our shop has built. There was a spiral staircase we did some time ago with ammo can lids as steps, and fence cable as railing for a customer’s tree house.

Tahoe was up to the challenge.

With measurements only, Tahoe’s shop welders recreated this mezzanine staircase with a platform and safety railings. The steps are made of square steel from material shipping racks with cut-offs of expanded metal decking from security gates. The steps are attached to pipe trusses previously used as roof supports. And the safety railing is from scrap, top rail for chain link fencing. After being cleaned up, everything was finished with zinc-rich, galvanized paint.

It not only looks good for our customer, but it fits as well!

With only some minor alteration to the mezzanine railing, the stairs are ready to be anchored in Mound House (Lyon County.)

Sometimes you have to step up out of your comfort zone and rise to the challenge.