Five Different Kinds of Fence Ideas That All Work Well

There are a number of reasons that you as a property owner might be interested in having a fence installed for your property. For example, a fence makes it clear where your property ends and where your neighbor’s property starts, thus making it that much clearer who is responsible for what. Similarly, a fence can keep unwanted people as well as unwanted animals off of your property, which is important not just for protecting your possessions but also for protecting yourself from legal liability in case something goes wrong.

In fact, this last point is so important that some insurance companies have been known to lower their premiums for people who choose to have fences installed on their properties, which can mean significant savings in the full course of time. Summed up, it is clear that you can expect enormous benefits by having your property fenced, though you need to make sure to choose the right kind of fence installed by the right fencing contractor.

According to Fence Guides, there are many different kinds of fences made using different materials according to different designs. (1) As a result, each kind of fence has its own fair share of strengths and weaknesses, which makes it better-suited to certain circumstances than the others.

Consider these 5 examples:

Bamboo Fence

Bamboo is a relatively recent material to see use in North American fencing, but it has found more than a few proponents because of its cost, its strength, and its environmental friendliness. After all, bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants that can be found on the planet, meaning that it is one of the most sustainable sources of construction material that can be found out there. Interestingly, while most bamboo fences are made in much the same manner as fences of other materials, some property owners have experimented with creating fences out of live bamboo, which is practical because the plants have such a fast growth rate.

Chain Link Fence

Chain link fences are classics for excellent reasons. First and foremost, it is cheap but durable, meaning that you can count on such a fence to continue providing you with its services year after year. Better still, the material of chain link fences means that they need little maintenance, which can be important if you find yourself short on time and effort for your landscaping. Unfortunately, chain link fences come with a serious drawback in that they provide next to no privacy because of the nature of their design. You can fix this problem by either installing some slates or growing bushes as well as other ornamental plants, but it is important to note that doing so will take considerable time and effort for you, which defeats part of the point.

Vinyl Fence

Vinyl fences are expensive, but they make up for that fact with the rest of their characteristics. Generally speaking, vinyl makes for much stronger fences than wood, which is important for property owners who want something that they can count on to protect their properties. At the same time, it needs little to no maintenance because vinyl is impervious to a lot of the potential contaminants that would eat into other materials, which is also convenient because this means that vinyl fences are difficult to cover in graffiti. Something that should come as welcome news to any property owner who has ever had to handle a case of vandalism.

Wood Fence

Wood is probably the single most popular material when it comes to fences, which makes sense because it strikes an excellent balance between beauty, strength, durability, and other important considerations. However, you need to remember that this excellence comes at a cost because wood can be surprisingly fragile when exposed to the elements, which is why you need to make sure that its outer coating is keeping it protected at all times. So long as you provide your wooden fence with the care and maintenance that it deserves, you can count on it to last for decades and decades to come, no matter what design you choose to use for it.

Wrought Iron Fence

Wrought iron fences are popular choices for property owners who want to splurge a little for the sake of their property’s appearance. Part of their increased cost comes from the fact that each wrought iron fence has to be custom-made, while part of their increased cost comes from the fact that wrought iron is not a material that can be expected to last long with the necessary care and maintenance. Summed up, if you want something that looks perfect when paired with the style of your home, you should go for a wrought iron fence so long as you are prepared to clean them and repaint them on a regular basis to keep them in the best condition possible.

How Can You Choose the Right Fencing Contractor?

Of course, choosing the right kind of fence is meaningless unless you can choose the right fencing contractor to install it on your property. Fortunately, the same rules for choosing the right contractors for other matters remain applicable when it comes to fencing, meaning that you should have no problems doing so so long as you are willing to put in some time and effort. (2)

For example, if you are considering whether to go with a particular fencing contractor or not, you should make sure to check their recommendations. Ideally, you want a recommendation from someone that you know can be trusted, but if that is not possible, you want a recommendation from a property owner who had similar needs and circumstances to you since that will provide you with the best insight into whether the fencing contractor is right for you or not. Furthermore, you should remember to ask to see previous examples of the fencing contractor’s work as a way of backing up their words. Finally, you should never forget the small details when it comes to choosing the right fencing contractor, whether that means making sure that they can actually do as you ask or checking to see if they are fully-trained, licensed, and bonded so that you will be fine even if something goes wrong with the fencing process.

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