When you put a new fence around your property, you have a couple of needs you want met. First, you need to protect your home and your family. Second, you want your fence to look good and hopefully add a little curb appeal. There are lots of fence types that homeowners have to choose from, and understanding which options deliver the best results will help you pick what’s right for you.

 

Year after year and century after century, wood continues to provide a durable and beautiful material. While not as strong as some metals, a wooden fence can last for plenty of years with limited maintenance. With wood fencing, you’re pretty much assured of getting the aesthetic appeal you want. The big question mark with this material is how it will hold up to the weather and other possible sources of damage.

 

More and more homeowners are finding that wrought iron fencing delivers a classic look without being too conspicuous. You can decide how ornate you want your iron fence to be, and you can rest assured that however it looks, it will be plenty strong. Iron is perhaps the most popular of the many fence types, as improved design is giving this material more versatility.

 

For low cost fencing, chain link is still a preferred option for many people. While this style isn’t going to win beauty pageants, it’s so common that people generally find the look appealing. Chain link is one of the most affordable fencing options and it is proven to last. This type of fence is perhaps most dependent on the type of yard or property that it’s being used to surround.

 

There are more fence types than you probably know of, and it’s worth doing the research before you decide which you plan to purchase. With the expansive variety, you shouldn’t ever have to settle for a fence that doesn’t meet all of your needs.

If you are a commercial building owner, you know that securing your property is important to your company’s success. You may need to protect your property from vandalism, theft, or other destructive nuisances, or it may be privacy your company needs. Although there are many ways to do so, purchasing and installing commercial fencing is considered one of the most cost effective and long-term solutions to securing commercial property. Here are some questions to ask yourself about commercial fencing:

 

1. Why install a commercial fence? Fencing can provide your business with security, privacy, and the ability to aesthetically fit into your neighborhood. Besides protecting valuable equipment, you can also restrict access to unwanted guests or unsafe areas of your property. Fences can also make the exterior of your property more visually appealing.

 

2. Can you afford commercial fencing? New fencing materials allow contractors to construct commercial fences in a variety of price points, so you can find one to fit your budget. But the question isn’t if you can afford a fence, but rather can you afford not to protect your company. Property destruction or loss can eat into profits quickly, so protecting it with a fence makes sense. Also, don’t forget to check if installing a fence will lower your insurance costs.

 

3. What are the types of commercial fence materials available? The type of material you choose depends on why you are building the fence. Is it for security, privacy or to add property value? As a rule, any fencing material can be used to construct a commercial fence. Chain-link and tubular steel or aluminum are frequent choices for an industrial look. PVC and wood are common materials for aesthetic fences.

 

4. Should you get a contractor? Yes. A contractor is an asset when considering commercial fencing. Besides providing information on which type of fencing is right for your property, he or she can also explain maintenance requirements and available price points. Additionally, a contractor can check local zoning restrictions and locate the property line.

A popular choice for homeowners, the chain link fence has been around since 1844. Developed to mimic the cloth weaving technique of the time, the diamond shape of the wires as they come together has become one of the most trusted and versatile fencing materials available. Here are a few positive and negative things you may not know about this modern version of a hundred and seventy-three-year-old standard.

 

A Name is Only a Name

Chain link fences are known for withstanding hurricane force winds and cyclone energy waters. For that reason, they are often called hurricane fencing, cyclone fencing or storm fencing. Additionally, the diamond shape of the netting lends itself to the names diamond fencing and wire netting. No matter the name, these fences can withstand almost any weather condition.

 

Maintenance Required

You may have heard how maintenance free a chain link fence is; and when compared to other types of fencing materials that certainly is true. It is not completely maintenance free, however. Dust and dirt collect on the diamond frames of the fence and need to be removed with a low-pressure wash at least once a year. If covered in high-grade paint, it may require cleaning twice a year and repainted once the paint starts to peel.

 

Coloring Now Available

A vinyl coating can be applied to the wire mesh to add color to the chain link fabric. The covering comes in three types and varies in durability and ability to withstand harsh weather.  Powder coating is also available in which electrostatic bonding applies polyester to the wire mesh and leaves a colorful scratch resistant surface. Once the coating begins to peel, however, it is complicated to repair.

 

Decision Making

Now you know both the positive and negative facts surrounding the chain link fence. As one of the most durable fencing materials available, your fence can stand for many years to come.  All you need to do is arrange the installation and choose a color.

For hundreds of years the ornamental fence has been making a statement to the world beyond the home it surrounded. Originally used as decorations for the wealthy and powerful, the decorative fences gradually moved into the upper-class homes as a boundary or means of keeping animals away from the vegetable garden. Now a sleek modern look is what comes to mind when you think of a small ornate decorative fence. With so many materials to select from, which one do you choose?

 

Wooden

Available in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and styles, the ornamental wooden fence is seen as the most traditionally American. The white picket fence with its evenly spaced boards is decorative and varies in heights from twelve inches to three feet.

 

Lattice fences and shadowbox fences are also included in this group, although they both are seen more as privacy fences. Larger in size, they are usually found at three feet and above. Both are great privacy barriers to a pool or garden and can be used in four to eight-foot “screen” sections of ornamental fence.

 

Wrought Iron

A low carbon iron alloy that has been used for hundreds of years, wrought iron is a traditional fencing material for ornamental fencing throughout the world. Although previously subject to rust and brittle oxidation, improvements in manufacturing have made it much more durable.

 

Vinyl

Vinyl picket fences are more common than you might think because they emulate ornamental wooden fences very closely. The vinyl fabric can be found in all sizes, shapes, and colors, and requires low maintenance. Additionally, the prefabricated pieces are quick to assemble.

 

Choices

An ornamental fence is meant to showcase a house. From picket fences to wrought iron decorative entries, these decorations make a statement about the people within the home they are protecting. Strong and durable, if you want to fence your property, the ornamental fence may be the right one for you.

 

There are numerous materials used to build fencing, but vinyl is becoming increasingly popular. Before you purchase a fence, you should be aware of some basic info and benefits that vinyl has to offer. Here are a few ways that vinyl fence installation could prove to be a great investment.

 

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Cross-Fencing or Perimeter

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Just Ornamental Fencing?

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