Uniformed homeowners in Central Florida are falling for these common myths about fencing materials and installation. Unfortunately, it has ended up costing them hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. Here is what you need to know:
Myth: A fence between two properties represents the boundary
This isn’t always the case. A fence that was installed many years ago, may not accurately the property line. Then only way to know the exact boundary line to your property is with an updated survey by a professional who will come out and accurately measure your properties according to the legal descriptions recored on the property deed.
Oftentimes, disputes or discrepancies can arise from ambiguous deed descriptions or inaccurate surveys. The best way to address any issues relating to property boundaries is buy having a respectful and open dialogue with your neighbors. This way any concerns can be address and a mutual understanding can be established.
By having the team at Fence Central install your new fence, means you won’t have to worry about any of this, it will all be taken care of for you. This is by far the easiest and quickest way.
Fence Central can also help you to navigate the waters of HOA if you want to put in a new fence. We’ve helped many clients get through the HOA approval process by providing fence descriptions, site-plan drawings, specifications, and pictures to aid your communications with them. In our experiences, the more information you can provide to the HOA board about your plans for the fence, the better the likelihood that they will approve it.
Myth: Vinyl Fences will fade over time and are not very strong.
Vinyl fences have come a long way over the last few decades. Once known as the, “cheap plastic fences, that quickly faded”, are now made from tougher materials, partly immune to the sun’s UV rays, stand up to other environmental threats, and have the newest treatments. This means they can last a life time with almost no maintenance.
