One example of hundreds of photos you will see on our new Web site.

We’ve recently launched a new website and new blog where you’ll find lots of information about Long® Fence products, services and related information. Long® Fence is an industry leader in residential and commercial fencing and related products and has been serving clients since 1945. Long® Fence provides commercial clients with perimeter security fencing, controlled access solutions, gates, bollards and accessories. For the residential homeowner, Long® Fence furnishes and installs fencing, driveway gates, decks and screened porches, paver patios and walkways, railings and ironworks, sunrooms and accessories.

Long® Fence Products and Services

Long® Fence offers a variety of products, professional installation and repair services:

Fences
Decks
Patios
Sunrooms
Awnings
Irrigation Systems
High Security
Bollards
Guardrails
Hardscape
Specialty Metals
Rental Fence

Long® Fence Customers

Long® Fence serves residential homeowners looking to improve their outdoor living space. Additionally, it also serves commercial, industrial, and government clients, such as retail and business establishments; transportation stations, hubs and ports; public institutions such as local government and educational facilities; park and recreation departments; military bases and homeland security; and national landmarks.

Long® Fence Service Areas

Commercially, Long® Fence primarily serves the Atlantic seaboard, but job locations can be found in most of the United States. Residential services are provided for the Mid-Atlantic region from our four (4) residential offices:

Baltimore, MD
Washington, D.C.
Chantilly, VA
Frederick, MD

Martin Wetzler, Long Fence Safety Director, accepts Dig Smart Award.

Long Fence was recognized by their contracting peers as a leader in damage prevention at the 2011 Greater Chesapeake Damage Prevention Training Conference held November 2-4, 2011 in Ocean City, MD.

The Miss Utility Damage Prevention Committee holds the annual Dig Smart Awards to promote underground utility safety and recognize those who work toward damage prevention.

Long Fence was chosen as the 2010 Dig Smart Award Winner for two regions, Maryland and Washington DC, due to exemplary performance against the entry form criteria. Long Fence reinforced the importance of calling Miss Utility prior to the start of a job, actively participated in public forums that focus on damage prevention and provided an established set of damage prevention procedures.

This was the first time a company has won for both Maryland and DC in the same year. For more information on the Dig Smart and Locator Achievement Awards, click here.

Long® Fence has donated the fencing that will surround Military Village on the Armory Mall. Military Village is an event unlike any other showcasing our military’s assets that are used world-wide to secure our safety.  The village will be nestled between the DC Armory and RFK Stadium so that the vast majority of game day attendees can visit and walk through the Village to get a first hand look at our military strength.  Many government contractor participants will be in attendance with special give-a-ways to the public throughout the day.

DRASH shelters are scheduled to have a Navy Centennial Museum, Northrop Grumman Night Hawk Helicopter, Navy Huey helicopter, a Coast Guard Rescue helicopter, a military tank, Humvees, drones, predators, satellite equipment and a special demonstration by the Navy Seals, Navy Seabees as well as other USO assets.

The goals of the Military Bowl are to bring the excitement of post-season college football to the Washington DC region, while supporting the USO, USO-Metro and our nation’s military personnel. This year, fans can again lend their support by purchasing tickets for use by military members and their families. Details at militarybowl.org

Long® Fence wishes our Marine Corps much success with their 2011 campaign.

For the sixth year in a row, Long® Fence has donated fencing to the United States Marine Corps for the District of Columbia Toys for Tots drive. Portable security fence panels were provided for use inside the Marine Corps Reserve Training Center at the Anacostia Annex in Washington DC.

The panels are used to create a secure storage facility for the donated toys. Because of the large volume of toys received during the drive, the fencing is utilized for a period of about three months to restrict access to the toy storage area. Long® Fence is proud to be able to provide support to this time-honored cause on the part of our United States Marine Corps.

Almost ready!

With a little creativity, tin cans can become surprisingly elegant luminaries instead of trash. Save money on expensive candle decor with this fun project.

Finished product!

Materials:

• Empty Tin Cans
• Candles
• Thin Nails
• Hammer
• Tape Measure
• Pencil
• Paper (or Tracing paper)

Steps:

1. Remove any labels or stickers from the can and clean inside and out. If your can has a jagged edge at top, use a metal file to file it down. Most safety can openers give you a clean edge.
2. Measure the height and circumference of the can with the tape measure. Cut a piece of regular paper or tracing paper to these measurements.
3. Fill the clean cans with water and place in the freezer.
4. While the water is freezing in the cans, create a design on the paper. You can use the tracing paper to trace a design from craft books or clipart, or you can print a design directly from the web. For the more adventurous, simply draw a design on the paper.
5. Check to see that the water is frozen in the cans. If so, tape your designed paper onto the can.
6. Use the hammer and nails to punch dots around your design. The ice will prevent the can from bending as you hammer.
7. Once you’ve punched along around your design, remove the paper and allow the ice to melt. Dry the luminary completely and place a candle inside.
8. Light the candle and watch as the light plays through the holes of your design.

More great holiday decorating ideas for your fence, deck, patio, porch or other outdoor area are available here.

Happy Thanksgiving!

It’s hard to find anyone who hasn’t been affected by the difficulties our country has faced during these past few years, so we’d like to take a moment to thank our customers, business partners and employees, knowing that each and every one of you has a story to tell. We are also grateful to our veterans, who protect our rights and freedoms. We hope Thanksgiving will find all of you blessed with a place to call home, plentiful food and the comfort and warmth of family and friends.

Replacing a wood fence section usually results in a color difference between the new and seasoned wood. Eventually, the wood will all have the same appearance.

If your fence is damaged or has seen better days, consider your options to repair it before you make a decision to replace it. In today’s economy, sometimes it makes better sense to repair or replace the damaged portion, and sometimes it makes sense to have a new fence installed. The age of your fence, the material and the style can all be factors, along with cost. For more information, continue reading here…

Over 32,000 people participated in Sunday''s race.

Long® Fence is proud to have been a Gold sponsor in the 2011 Komen Maryland Race for the Cure. The 19th annual Race for the Cure took place Sunday, October 23, 2011 in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

A record breaking 32,000 runners and walkers participated and over $2.4 million was raised for the fight against breast cancer.

Long® Fence barricades at work!

Long® Fence barricades were used throughout the venue to direct racers to registration stations, close off streets, control crowds and define special areas such as sponsor tents and activities.

Even if we didn't install the original job!

First an earthquake, then a hurricane! From the sound of our phones this week, we know that many of our friends out there suffered some type of property damage during Hurricane Irene. No matter how well you prepare for a storm of this type, the force of the wind on your trees and other structures can have devastating results.

In the same way you prepare to keep your house and family safe during a major storm, you can prepare your yard to minimize damage. Read more…

Keeping cool during the Dog Days of Summer.

During the dog days of summer, be sure to keep an extra eye on your four-legged friend. Dogs can suffer from heat stroke, often faster than a human. Your dog is at a greater risk of heat stroke if he is a working dog that exercises outdoors daily, or is confined to a crate, kennel, outdoor doghouse or vehicle. Although your dog needs shelter from the sun, if a kennel is your only option, be sure the area is well ventilated, shaded and a supply of fresh water is always available.

If your dog is confined to the yard, be sure the yard is safely fenced and offers shade. If your yard is not well-shaded naturally, consider a retractable awning. Dogs dehydrate very quickly in the summer sun, so be sure to refill a large water dish often throughout the day. There are self-watering products on the market that attach to your hose or outdoor faucet. Unlike a water bowl, they will never tip over and spill, leaving your dog thirsty.

Always supervise pool play.

If you have the room, invest in a small plastic pool that your dog can lie in to cool off. Fill the pool up in a shaded area to keep the water from heating. Be sure and change the water often as well, to prevent mosquito larvae from taking up residence. The best size pool for larger dogs is about eight to twelve inches, less for short dogs. Make sure your dog is supervised at all times, and that a smaller dog can easily get in and out of the pool.

Keep your canine friend cool with this yummy summer treat! It’s very simple to prepare.

Chicken Meat Pops

Combine low-sodium chicken broth, cooked hamburger meat, and brown rice. Then pour the mixture into popsicle molds or an ice cube tray depending on the size of your dog. This is a treat that should be enjoyed outside, because it will make a mess. You could place these summer dog treats in a zip top bag and take these to the park for your dog to enjoy on a hot summer day. This is a fun treat because it gives your dog a lot of different flavors and textures to enjoy.

Interested in how the “Dog Days of Summer”came to be? Read more…