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The fence is an important part of your property that can serve a lot of different purposes, depending on your family situation and more. They come in a lot of different materials and price ranges with something for anyone. They can also be built because they visually add a nice touch to your property. The best material for your fence depends on the reason you’re installing it, but we’ll talk more about it in this article.

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Reasons to Install a Fence

There are many different reasons you may want to have fence installation companies install this protection around your property. We’ll briefly walk you through some of the different potential reasons.

  • Decoration: Choosing the right material and design for your fence will not just provide all the additional benefits you’re about to read about, but also by being a beautiful addition.
  • Safety: This is a big reason why many people choose to install a fence. It not only help in keeping strangers out, but it helps keep kids and pets on your property too, thereby not exposing them to the dangers of wandering off.
  • Security: If you have a gated off property with a high fence, there is also a chance that a potential intruder thinks twice about trying to get in.
  • Privacy: You probably value your privacy highly. By installing certain types of fences, you can make sure that curious neighbors aren’t able to look inside. First of all, people won’t simply be able to walk up to your house and look in, and secondly with a privacy fence, they can’t see through it either.
  • Perimeter: When people install a fence, it’s generally done where the outer perimeter of the property is, thereby marking it off.
  • Noise: Fences can also be used to reduce the noise coming from the outside.

Things to Consider when Choosing the Right Fence Material

There are a lot of different considerations you need to make when you’re not only choosing the material, but the style too. We’ll walk you through these so you can make the right decisions.

  • Maintenance and its cost: Some types of material include a lot more maintenance than others do, and if you already know that you want a low-maintenance option, it’s good to keep in mind. Otherwise, you’ll be stuck paying a lot for fence installation just to see it deteriorate almost as quickly as it was put up.
  • Privacy or not: You need to determine if privacy is one of your main reasons for getting a fence set up. If so, you should get one that you can’t simply see through.
  • Enclosure design and height: The amount of privacy is important to consider. While a may keep people away from the house, you can still see through it. If you want as much privacy as you can get, you will want to go with an option that is also sufficiently tall that people can’t simply look over it.
  • Budget: Fences cost money to install and some types cost more than others. Start out by determining what your budget is for this project, and ask fence companies if that is realistic given what you need.
  • Purpose of the fence: For people wanting to reduce the amount of noise coming from outside your property, they will want to install something that actually blocks the noise, unlike a chain link fence.

Fence Materials, Styles and Options

There are different fence materials that have very different prices, and depending on what you are hoping to get, we’re sure there’s also the perfect option for you among these suggestions. Even if you don’t make up your mind right now, at least it will help that you have a somewhat better understanding of your options when you speak with the contractors.

Remember you are always welcome to ask fence installers for their recommendations on the basis of your preferences and budget.

  • Aluminum: Popularized by its elegance and durability. Unlike other types of metal, it does not rust although it will experience some corrosion. It is not one of the cheaper options you can go with, but it will look beautiful.
  • Wood: Wood is perhaps the most popular type of fence in the US. It not only adds privacy but also looks good. There a lots of different types of wood, including pine, redwood and cedar.
  • PVC: These types of fences are commonly made to look like wood, although more affordable, durable and with less maintenance.
  • These types of fences are especially popular with older homes. With their intricate designs, they will make your friends impressed.
  • Vinyl: Technically not the same as PVC, although people talk about them interchangeably.
  • : These are used for both commercial and residential purposes, and while they do not offer much privacy, they can be used to keep your pet in the garden.
  • Electric: Electric fences are used to keep animals from wandering off and getting lost, and can even be used in residential areas if you are really serious about wanting to keep intruders out.
  • Bamboo: A relatively cheap and sturdy material. With its ability to grow really fast, it’s also considered a very sustainable material.
  • Farm: Farm fences are made with the specific purpose of keeping animals confined. They’re often either barbed or electric, and for most animals do not need to be higher than 4 feet. The type of style is often the split rail fence which requires relatively little material
  • Composite: A combination of plastic polymers and wood fiber that requires very little maintenance and is resistant towards most of the other elements that damage other materials.
  • Cedar: A type of wood that is attractive, although it does have the risk of rotting.
  • Picket: A picket fence is a style that provides only little privacy due to its general height of no more than 4 feet.
  • Invisible dog fence: These are laid in the ground and connected to your dog’s collar. As soon as he goes out of the area he is supposed to be in, the electric collar will signal to the dog that it needs to go back.
  • Fence gates: They’re set up in the middle of the fence, where you can exit through.
  • Pool safety fence: Small kids and pets are naturally curious and to keep them away from the pool, these are installed around it. The material used is often non-metal and non-wood, as metal and wood do not interact well with water, although aluminum is a possibility.
  • Deer fence: Commonly made from chain-link, although not in the same diamond-shape. Deer’s ability to jump means these need to be 8 feet tall to prevent deer from crossing them.
  • Barbed wire fence: This is used when trespassing is a serious concern.
  • Iron fence: The type of iron used can either be pure iron, mild steel or wrought iron, although you won¨t find actually wrought iron being commercially manufactured since its production was discontinued.
  • Welded wire and hog wire fences: A mesh fence used for security and only very limited privacy.
  • Horse fence: Commonly made of logs, even if PVC, electric or wire can also be found. They’re often 5 feet high as horses can otherwise just jump over.
  • Privacy fence options: The most common types are made from wood planks without space between them, but vinyl and composite are also common materials for the purpose. The boards are placed closely together to keep people from looking in.
  • Cat fence: Cats are very good climbers, and to keep them confined, this type of fence curves at the top, not allowing them to escape. The material used is often mesh.
  • Stone: If made with genuine stone, these will last a long time and look beautiful too, while faux stone is an option too.
  • Steel: An expensive option that is heavy, thereby making it harder to transport and install, but they can look really beautiful once installed.
  • Corrugated metal: This is an option that is often installed in modern and minimalistic homes and provides a lot of privacy to the owner.
  • Cattle fence: Consisting of electric, wire, PVC, metal or wood, commonly, and they’re often chosen because of their low maintenance.
  • Snake fences: This is commonly made of tightly knit wire mesh, making sure all corners are safely secured.
  • Indoor pet fences: Meant to confine a pet to a specific place, they’re made of PVC so they can easily be moved around.
  • Decorative garden fences: When decorative is the main element homeowners go for, they often go for wood or iron, with picket fences being the style they choose to install.
  • Patio fence: are often surrounded by a fence, making it a nice and cozy space without the risk of falling off the patio, although they can be made from other materials too.
  • Silt fencing: The purpose of these is to limit the amount of erosion.
  • Pig fence: Another type of fence made from wire mesh.
  • Concrete: If you wish to make a statement in your neighborhood, some people choose concrete for its possible majestic feel. It’s not a cheap option to install.
  • Redwood: Aesthetically pleasing, with a soft type of wood which is not your cheapest option.
  • Vegetable garden fence: If you have a vegetable garden, you know how tiring it can be to try and keep animals out. To do so, wire  mesh or wood are often the materials that are used.
  • Glass: These may be used around pools, on patios, decks and more providing an elegant, modern look.

There are different styles, materials and purposes when it comes to fences, and we want to make sure that you choose the style that makes the most sense for you and accomplishes all the different things you’re looking to get from a fence.

Services Offered

Yard fence companies provide a lot of different services for you to choose between and that they can help with. Contracting with them ensures that the job is done accurately and in a timely manner.

  • Fence installation: This includes all the different steps of planning the project, drawing up where it will go, measurement, finding out which materials should be used etc.
  • Fence repair: Sometimes you will need for a contractor to come out and fix your fence, which may either be caused by an accident inflicting damage on it, deterioration due to aging or something else. The contractor will estimate the amount of work it requires for them to do the necessary repairs, and they will try and figure out if there is something that is causing damage to the fence that will need to be fixed.
  • Fence replacement: The condition of your fence could be so bad that it doesn’t make sense to simply do repairs as it won’t bring it up to the standard that you’re hoping for. You need to get rid of the old fence first and then find out if you’re going to change the material or what other things need to be done before the new one can start to be installed.
  • Fence painting: You could go about painting the fence yourself, but if you don’t have the right tools and you haven’t done it before, it can be better to leave to the pros.
  • Fence finishing and/or staining: Different types of fences have different maintenance needs, and if you have a wooden fence, for instance, it will need to be repainted or re-stained periodically to avoid pests from eating it and avoiding rot.
  • Wood fence preservation: Calling wood fence installers and have them come by to do preservation work will not just make your fence look better but also last longer.
  • Cleaning: Dirt and other types of material will inevitably get on your fence and if left untreated it’s more likely to decrease the lifespan of your fence, leave stains and simply not look as pretty as you want it to.
  • Fence post installation and repair: The hardest part of the process is to install the post, so some homeowners choose simply to have the contractors install those and then do the remaining part of the work themselves. If the posts get damaged, they’ll need to be repaired to stop the remaining part of the fence from warping.
  • Gate installation: The gate is what you will use to actually walk through the fence, and those need to be installed too. They come in many different designs and styles.
  • : or another type of metal like aluminum.
  • Fence maintenance: You might think that maintaining your fence is pretty straight forward, but it is often a thing that is neglected, hence why fences deteriorate faster than anticipated. This includes sealing, painting and doing other things to minimize moisture damage, pest infestation and rotting.
  • Prevent further rotting: When posts start rotting, it’s important that you start addressing it as soon as possible. For example, the base of the post can be protected using a vinyl sleeve.
  • Automatic driveway gate installation: There are many moving parts with installing driveway gates, and to ensure that you’re not having a gate installed that starts out by having a lot of issues, you will want to get it done by a pro.
  • Weather or waterproofing: Fences are exposed to wind, rain, snow and other elements each and every single day. Sleeves and sealants are needed to make sure they simply last as long as they can, which keeps them from rotting and rusting.

Should I Repair or Replace my Fence?

You may be in the position of not being able to determine if you feel repairing or replacing your fence is the right decision. If you really want to repair it, but your contractor advises you against it, you may simply end up in a situation where the issue did not end up getting properly addressed.

There are certain things that will require that you replace parts of the fence, like rotting, while discoloration or splintering could be a matter of doing repairs.

You will need to evaluate the condition of your fence to determine if you believe it should be repaired or replaced, but it’s always a good idea to ask the contractor for his opinion.

Commercial and Residential Projects

Fences are not just installed in residential homes, but also for commercial purposes, which is why there are both commercial and residential fence companies that are able to help you no matter what your needs are. The type of fence you’ll need probably also depends on whether it’s for commercial purposes or residential ones too.

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