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The beginning of a new school year means that high school football will soon be underway. Hopefully, for the first time since the pandemic began, the excitement of these events that we once took for granted will once again be experienced across the country. However, in the enjoyment of games, […]

Keeping Sports Fields Secure

April 26, 2023 in Blog / FenceNews / Fencing Trends / News by dacadmin

Building codes are designed as a mechanism for safety and protection. This is especially true when you consider International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) regarding mounting heights, created with the intent of deterring access for unaccompanied children. In recent years there have been some confusing exceptions between IBC and […]

Keeping Your Pool Gate Compliant and Secure

April 14, 2022 in Blog / FenceNews / News by dacadmin

Summer is just around the corner, which means that fun warm weather activities are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Because the season is nearly synonymous with swimming, it’s important to consider what needs to be included when designing and installing a pool fence. Pool fences save lives, and when […]

Safely Securing Pools

June 13, 2019 in Blog tagged gate latch / pool fence / pool hardware / pool latch / pool safety / pools / securing pools / summer pool safety by 834design

An image of a fence in front of a brick wall. — When it comes to the building process, many professionals don’t think about hardware until late into a project. However, hardware should be a consideration much earlier than many people realize. Our team knows how stressful planning can be, especially when considering all of the details that need to come together […]

When to Start Thinking About Hardware for Your Project

May 30, 2019 in Blog tagged building process / fencing accessories / fencing hardware / project hardware by 834design

A heavy-duty Strong Arm latch closes a decorative gate while green rectangles adorn the image. — Some fencing projects call for added strength or security. When you need to be certain that a latch will hold up to extra pressure, be sure to select a Strong Arm. Our expert team has put together some of the unique features of the Strong Arm latch so when your […]

The Strong Arm Latch: Your Heavy-Duty Solution

May 2, 2019 in Blog by 834design

A Detex panic bar is securely closed while blue and green rectangles decorate the image. — We understand that architects and contractors work to fulfill industry best practices while complying with the warranty demands that accompany each individual product. Fence contractors, installers and wholesalers can easily find a diverse selection of fence gate hardware and accessories through our website or catalog. However, choosing the right accessory […]

3 Rules for Painless Installation

April 18, 2019 in Blog tagged ADA compliant / fence hardware / fence hardware installation / fencing hardware / Gate Hardware / installation guides by 834design

Multiple DAC Industry pamphlets and publications are spread out on a wooden desk. — In 1985, the need for a quality manufacturer and supplier for gate hardware was realized; and so, DAC was born. We are so proud of our Michigan roots and the successes we have had here. As we celebrate over 30 years of business, we wanted to share a bit of […]

The History of DAC: 32 Years of Fencing Industry Excellence

March 7, 2019 in Blog tagged Auto-Latch / butterfly latch / DAC Industries / fence hardware / FenceTech / fencing industry / Gate Hardware / Grand Rapids / heavy duty fence hardware / latch hardware by 834design

Green text on a blue background reads, "FENCETECH 2019: Visit us at booth #2066!" — FenceTech is a tradeshow put on annually by the American Fence Association. The name, FenceTech, was adopted as the official trade show name in 1990. DAC Industries has been attending for over thirty years and first exhibited in Nashville in 1985. We are excited to attend the 2019 FenceTech […]

FenceTech 2019 Preview

February 28, 2019 in Blog tagged DAC Industries / fence hardware / FenceTech / FenceTech 2019 / fencing hardware / fencing industry / fencing industry tradeshow / Gate Hardware / Indianapolis by 834design

A gate is closed with a panic bar — Panic bars are an essential piece of hardware that assist with fast, easy, and effective escape routes in case of an emergency. Panic bars also help to secure areas, such as hotel pools or community parks, safely. Quality is a must, especially when it comes to selecting panic hardware. As […]

Choosing the Right Panic Hardware

January 17, 2019 in Blog tagged Detex hardware / fencing hardware / fencing industry / fencing industry trends / panic bar / panic bar hardware / when to use a panic bar by 834design

A bamboo fence with blue and green rectangles superimposed on it — Fencing materials are becoming more and more diverse, and we are always excited to see what new trends hit the market. 2019 looks like it will be marked by environmental and safety innovation; here are the trends that are on our radar as we anticipate the coming year: Fencing Bamboo […]

What’s Big in Materials for 2019

January 3, 2019 in Blog / Fencing Trends / News tagged bamboo fences / composite fences / fence trends / fencing industry / fencing industry in 2019 / fencing industry trends / fencing trends / natural fences by 834design