The Baltimore Banner · September 4, 2026
Fall is approaching, so it’s the perfect time to start planning outdoor cookout parties, football watching get-togethers, and holiday events. When the weather is nice, no one wants to be stuck inside, right? Instead, hosting parties and get-togethers with family and friends is much more enjoyable—for you and your guests—on a beautiful outdoor deck. A new deck is a great way to increase your outdoor living space, whether you are hanging out watching football with friends or simply relaxing with loved ones after work and on the weekends. Long Fence offers a variety of low maintenance decks that look great, last for years, and stand up to wear and tear. Long Fence, a family-owned and operated business, has myriad of choices to match your style and budget. There are several different designs available that can meet your entertaining needs and match your home style. A raised platform deck, which is a deck that is a foot or two off the ground with three or four steps leading up to it, makes entertaining a breeze, as you can easily move from the kitchen to your private outdoor space. A two-story deck is perfect for multi-level homes as you can access the outdoors from multiple levels of your home with just a few steps to the ground level. With the addition of stairs to your deck, you will have easier access to your yard and to the outside in case of an emergency. Multi-level decks are great for larger homes, and you can be creative—you can design a two-story deck or one level with sections of the deck at different heights. This allows you to create separate vignettes for different purposes—one area for cooking out with others for gardening, sunbathing or quiet time with your favorite book. Long Fence can also add benches, gardening boxes and additional seating to fit your needs. Homeowners also have choices when it comes to the type of material they would like to use. Many love the classic, natural look of wood , and Long Fence uses pressure-treated wood, which stands up to Mother Nature’s elements and resists insects and rotting. Alternatives to wood include Cellular PVC such as Endeck and composite materials such as Sylvanix which is made from both wood and recycled plastic and are available in a variety of colors ranging from light to darker shades to complement your home style. With these materials, you get the look of wood grain with less maintenance. Railings, too, can be crafted from wood or composite materials. The process of selecting a deck is as easy as calling 800-917-5664 and scheduling your free in-home estimate with one of their employees. Another option would be to visit longfence.com and complete the free in-home estimate form. Your request will be followed up with a phone call from one of their representatives, most often within 24 hours, if not sooner (except weekends), whereby you can schedule your appointment directly with one of their agents. There is no obligation to purchase and a representative—not a high-pressure salesperson but rather an educator—will come to your home at a time convenient for you to discuss options and help you make the choice for you. Proposals are valid for 30 days. Long Fence will also work with the homeowner to provide the necessary information they may need to gain the HOA’s approval and will obtain the necessary building permits* when required and call Miss Utility, which is required before they dig. All major credit cards are accepted, and financing is available to qualified buyers. Long Fence guarantees their products for one full year against defects and materials and workmanship with some products backed by a manufacturer’s warranty as well. Many people are familiar with Long Fence as the company has been in business since 1945 when Henry Long opened a small fence company in Washington, D.C. The business remains a family-owned business, with five generations of the Long family still involved in the day-to-day operations. *Certain variances on properties require the homeowner’s engagement