Patio Perfect
The weather has been beautiful lately. Hope you have your own perfect space to relax and enjoy it.
Pictured: Ornamental iron by Tahoe securing courtyard patio in Yerington (Lyon County.)
Thank Your Mom
Thank Your Mom
This weekend is Mother’s Day.
However you celebrate mom, have a happy Mother’s Day.
Thank you mom!
Pictured: Play yard ornamental iron gate and panels by Tahoe Fence at Incline Village (Washoe County.)
Off The Rails
Off The Rails
This weekend will be something with both the Kentucky Derby on Saturday and Cinco de Mayo on Sunday.
The Kentucky Derby, the longest held continuous sports event in America, is celebrating its 150th running. While Cinco de Mayo, which marks the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Pueblo, has been celebrated since 1862.
And historically Americans like celebrating both.
About 120,000 mint juleps are expected to be served at Churchill Downs over the weekend, which takes around 10,000 bottles of bourbon to make. And in 2014, it’s estimated more than 335,000 gallons of tequila and mezcal were consumed by Americans on May 5th.
Whichever event you’ll be enjoying, be safe, and keep your celebration from going off the rails.
Pictured: Horizontal redwood rail fences built by Tahoe’s crews in Genoa (Douglas County.) An open view ranch rail featuring woven horse wire fill. And a horizontal board-on-board providing privacy.
I See Trees
I See Trees
Today’s National Arbor Day.
It’s observed in most states as the last Friday in April (Alaska and Hawaii use different dates.) On the 1st Arbor Day in1872, it’s estimated one million trees were planted.
For many of us, our younger school years included planting trees for Arbor Day. Cedar and redwood, the majority of the type of lumber used by Tahoe, take about 50-years for the trees to reach the maturity required for harvesting. So it’s completely conceivable to be building with material produced from the same trees we planted in our own lifetime.
Both cedar and redwood are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council which promotes responsible harvesting. Because they’re natural, resistant to pests, are biodegradable, and sustainable, cedar and redwood are environmentally friendly building options.
Pictured: Tahoe redwood shadowbox fence with picture window depicting pine tree cutout in Tahoe City at Lake Tahoe (Placer County.)
Waste Not
Waste Not
Even though we don’t always think about it, Earth is the only home planet we know.
Just like we appreciate a clean home without a lot of junk, we feel the same way about our planet. Waste not what can be reused.
Tahoe turned some of its fence scraps into covered firewood racks. The firewood comes from Tahoe’s wood fence cutoffs.
We use the firewood to heat our homes. And now our kids are even using the wood stove heat to bake sourdough bread they make from scratch.
Love this place! Happy Earth Day.
Home Field Advantage
Home Field Advantage
There’s something special about playing at home. The local fans cheering. And the feeling of familiar surroundings.
But how much does a home field advantage help?
The Society for American Baseball Research in 2009 collected historical data which showed the home team won about 54% of the time. That’s still better than a 50/50 chance. And a win is still a win!
Pictured: Ballfield redone by Tahoe’s crews with a 26-ft high, Batter’s Eye behind center field. The post footings were made with ready-mix concrete and reinforced steel cages. Burgundy slatted wire, which matches the rest of the ballfield fencing, was used for the screening in Dayton (Lyon County.)
Our Business Is You
Our Business Is You
Tahoe Fence is a Better Business Bureau accredited company again this year. And for the most part, it’s because of you, our customers. Our business is you.
It’s Tahoe’s 50th year in business. We’ve built a lot of lasting fences in that time. But we’re even prouder of the relationships we’ve built and maintain. Some relationships have lasted years. While others continue into the next generation.
Pictured: Before and after of cedar fence repaired by Tahoe’s crews following wind and tree damage in Carson City (2024.)
Easter + Baseball = Spring
Easter + Baseball = Spring
It’s Easter weekend. And it’s the opening weekend for baseball. Regardless of the weather, it’s officially Spring.
Easter is celebrated on the 1st Sunday, which follows the first full moon, that comes immediately after the spring equinox.
And 2024 marks the 148th (1876 to 2024) opening weekend for major league baseball.
Tahoe’s crews deserve a good weekend celebration after working on refurbishing and replacing several area ballfield projects.
These before and after pictures are of some 12-ft high batting cages Tahoe recently redid in Fernley (Lyon County.)
Have a happy and healthy Easter (and play ball!)
Dare We Say Spring
Dare We Say Spring
We’ve set the clocks forward. Experienced the first near 70-degree days of the year. And it’s supposed to snow again this weekend. Dare we say Spring?
It seems like another wild and unpredictable month of March.
Like the weather, Tahoe’s had some wild jobs as well. Our crews just repaired this aluminum, overhead-track slide gate in Fernley (Lyon County.)
Our recently installed cantilever gate had an unfortunate run-in with a much bigger vehicle. Even though it took damage, the gate still functioned. And now Tahoe’s crews have it looking and working as good as new.
A special shout out and thanks to Awaxx Systems for some stout gate operators.
What’s More Irish?
What’s More Irish?
It’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Which begs the question, what’s more Irish? A 3-leaf clover? Or a 4-leaf clover?
It’s said St. Patrick used a three-leaf clover to explain the Holy Trinity. While a four-leaf clover, is itself considered lucky. Only about 1 in 10,000 plants grow four leaves.
At Tahoe, we’re leaning 3-leaf. But to be sure, our welding shop in Mound House (Lyon County) made both 3 and 4-leaf clover yard art/decorations. They are created from old, chain link fence fittings.
Wally, Tahoe’s yard dog, thinks both are equally delicious!
Cheers to a happy and healthy St. Patrick’s Day.
