Hey Hawkwood….Let's Stain That Fence!
Although The City of Calgary is not sponsoring our annual fence painting program this year we are still keen to encourage all residents to keep the neighborhood looking beautiful. Although last year's rain put a damper on painting or staining I have noticed that the screen fencing is eventually getting painted. Hopefully this year the weather will be warmer and we will see a lovely stretch of painted fences. To those who picked up the brush last year or the year before , thank you. Your efforts truly do make a difference in how our community looks.
The General Paint Store in Ranchlands continues to carry our paint color matches and is offering discount pricing to all Hawkwood residents.
Marlon Schultz of Power Play Painting is offering residents of Hawkwood a 50% discount on painting for staining the backs of their fences. If you are interested in staining that fence this year consider calling Marlon @ (403) 400 – 0272 for an estimate
About Our Fence Staining Program
Do you have a fence that is looking rather neglected, unprotected from the elements or unloved? Come join your neighbors “Let's Stain That Fence”. This summer the Hawkwood Community Association is here again to inspire home ownership pride and community service.
Studies indicate that vandalism and graffiti become more prevalent and inviting to properties that are not maintained. Currently, fence boards are being kicked in and stucco is being knocked off in an attempt to further the damage of residential fences. If we can unite as a collective group and paint and repair our fences you will help to extend the life of your much needed privacy wall. Proper fence maintenance will attract homeowners to our community who care about their homes and property. House hunters search for communities that look well loved and cared for when they are buying a new home. Our goal is to make Hawkwood a desirable community to live.
Many of Hawkwood's wooden fences are showing their age and need to be properly maintained or replaced in order to be effective noise and privacy barriers. Other benefits include increased property values, reduced incidents of graffiti and vandalism and the overall feeling of pride of living in a beautiful community such as Hawkwood. Staining your fence on both sides will help to preserve the wood from rotting and increase its life span.
General Paint is again generously supporting our community campaign. This deal is for all Hawkwood residents only so please capitalize on this great offer and save your fence from rotting by staining both sides. Just show your drivers license with your address to get the deal.
The colors for the exterior fences along Country Hills, Sarcee Trail and Nose Hill are chosen. We tried very hard to match the original color selected for the fence. If you have already stained your fence and do not wish to participate in this program we do understand. Should you wish to match our neighborhood perimeter color along these roads we would be thrilled.
These colors listed on the left will also be on our website throughout the years so everyone will have access to this information. They also will be on file at General Paint at 161, 1829 Ranchlands Blvd. Around the corner from Dairy Queen.
So start planning with your neighbors! Pick your weekend and “Let's Stain that Fence”!
Do I have to paint the fence in my yard?
The short answer is, “yes”.
Any fencing on your property (including sound attenuation fencing installed by developers in the past), is your responsibility to maintain, and may be enforced through The City’s “Community Standards Bylaw”.
This bylaw essentially states that the owner of the property is obligated to ensure fencing (among other things) is maintained, and in good repair.
The “Community Standards Bylaw” is intended to create a clear, city-wide minimum standard for property upkeep and maintenance in the communities of Calgary. This "good neighbour" bylaw was developed as a result of an extensive consultation process involving regular citizens from throughout the city.
We’re encouraging families, friends and neighbours to come out and join in this initiative!
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