fences
When choosing the right fence option for your home, 3 things come into consideration - budget, performance requirements, and personal style preferences. While security and privacy are certainly the top two functions of all fences, design, and creativity should never take a back seat. With all the fencing choices available, we are sure to find an option that is just right for you and your home.
Chain-link fencing is sturdy, maintenance-free, durable and economical option of fencing. Although chain link does not add much privacy to the home, it performs the other basic functions of a fence quite well. Oftentimes, homeowners add shrubbery, flowers, vines or even privacy slates on the outside of chain link fence to add a pinch of privacy. Though it almost always looks utilitarian, choices can be made with regard to mesh size, wire gauge, and even color. Maintenance on chain link is obsolete, power washing can be done on the fence every few years but is not necessary.
Chain-link fencing is a sturdy, maintenance-free, durable and economical option of fencing. Although chain link does not add much privacy to the home, it performs the other basic functions of a fence quite well. Oftentimes, homeowners add shrubbery, flowers, vines or even privacy slates on the outside of chain link fence to add a pinch of privacy. Though it almost always looks utilitarian, choices can be made with regard to mesh size, wire gauge, and even color. Maintenance on chain link is obsolete, power washing can be done on the fence every few years but is not necessary.
One of the least-expensive fence materials you can buy is pressure-treated fencing. It’s chemically treated to resist rot, mold, and insects. The downside of pressure-treated is that it is usually made from inferior-grades of pine or fir that are not very dimensionally stable, so it has a tendency to crack, split, and warp over time. Routine maintenance is necessary to prolong the life and look of the fence. This will include an annual power washing and an application of a wood preservative every two or three years to protect the wood's surface from the weather and to help reduce checking (fine splits). To maintain the fences esthetic appeal, a stain or paint will have to be applied.
One of the least-expensive fence materials you can buy is pressure-treated fencing. It’s chemically treated to resist rot, mold, and insects. The downside of pressure-treated is that it is usually made from inferior-grades of pine or fir that are not very dimensionally stable, so it has a tendency to crack, split, and warp over time. Routine maintenance is necessary to prolong the life and look of the fence. This will include an annual power washing and an application of a wood preservative every two or three years to protect the wood's surface from the weather and to help reduce checking (fine splits). To maintain the fences esthetic appeal, a stain or paint will have to be applied.
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One of the top choices for high-quality fences is red cedar. Cedar is widely available, lightweight and strong, prized for its rich color and natural beauty. It has no chemicals or preservatives, instead, tannins and naturally occurring oils make it resistant to rot, decay and voracious insects. Routine maintenance is necessary to prolong the life and look of the fence. This will include an annual power washing and an application of a wood preservative every two or three years to protect the wood's surface from the weather and to help reduce checking (fine splits). To maintain the wood's natural color a stain will have to be applied. If you don't apply a stain, cedar will eventually weather to a soft silvery gray.
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Vinyl fencing is a favorite choice for homeowners who want a bright and clean look to there fence. Installing a vinyl fence may have a higher upfront cost, but given its low maintenance costs and long lifespan, vinyl fencing is cheaper than many other fencing types Vinyl fencing has the advantage of being virtually maintenance-free, never needing to be sanded, refinished or stained. However, they aren't completely maintenance-free. Mold and mildew can grow in shady, damp areas of the fence and an annual power washing is necessary to prolong the life and look of the fence.
