How to Select Your Wood Fence?

Answer 1

Almost any kind of fence, from traditional wrought iron bars to a wooden privacy fence, can be installed quickly and with less work by using pre-constructed fence panels. These fence panels simply require the installation of support posts, which the fence panels are then mounted or attached to. This is much easier than the more traditional route of building support posts and rails, then individually attaching each board.

If you’re looking for a wooden privacy fence, consider the materials the panels are made from. Spruce and cedar often have the longest life, resisting warping, cracking, and peeling better than other woods. They are also beautiful woods, adding a lovely touch to any area fenced in with these panels. A six foot high privacy fence will turn your yard into a quiet sanctuary, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors without worrying about your neighbors or people passing by.

When shopping for wooden fence panels, check out the construction of the panel. The individual boards should be securely attached to the back supports of the panel, with properly sunken screws or similar fastener. The panel should also be straight, not bent, and there should be no cracks or splits in the wood. Don’t purchase panels that are damaged, as they will continue to deteriorate and will fall apart fairly quickly after installation.

Vinyl fences are also available in panels, and are even easier to install this way than wood fence panels. Most of the common designs offer simple slide or snap together construction, requiring the homeowner or Fencing company to simple sink the supports in concrete and put the fence together. These fences look beautiful and less intimidating than wrought iron or a tall wooden fence.

A white vinyl fence is a great way to add the white picket fence look to your home without constant repainting or peeling. Vinyl comes in a wide variety of colors, and stands up to the elements well. If it becomes dingy or stained, a simple pressure washer can get them back to their original cleanliness. No matter what kind of fence you’d like to install, fence panels may make the job much easier and quicker.

Answer 2

Replacing the wood fence around your yard or workplace is one of the most important decisions you can make; especially when looking to improve the curb appeal of your residence. Wood fences do a few things for you and you will find that depending on what you are trying to accomplish, you will want a different type of fence. So before you even begin this process you need to ask yourself What is the primary reason I am putting up or replacing my wood fence? After you know this, you can then follow a few steps to pick the right one.

1) If you are trying to add privacy to your home, you will want to select a solid wood fence with no slabs so that no one can look in. You will also want to measure the height so that you have it at least above most eye levels. Otherwise, it will be a pretty fence that everyone can still look over, defeating the purpose. You are usually safe with over six foot high fences.

2) If you are trying to fence in animals, you will want to answer the following: Do they bark if they can see people walking or are they usually quiet? If they bark, you will want a solid wood fence to minimize this. If they don’t bark you can then get a fence that you can see through with slots. Similar to the privacy fence you will have to decide how high the fence should be as well as what distance between slots should be. If you have a tiny dog the slots need to be close and it does not have to be high. Visa versa if you have a big dog.

3) What about it this is all about kids? If you are trying to keep kids safely in the backyard you will want to make sure you have the right type of closing mechanisms. You will want it to be the type that is child proof for little ones so they can’t slip out on you. The lock is more important than just about anything else if this is your primary reason for putting up a wood fence.

Think about these three primary concerns prior to buying your wood fence