Types of Wood Fencing

Most fences are made from wood. It's affordable, versatile and easy to obtain. It comes in uniform sizes, and it's the easiest material for a homeowner to use. You can finish it with paint or stain. Or, if you use treated wood or cedar, you can let it age to a natural color. The sheer beauty of wood is the primary reason to select it as your fencing material. Attractive, versatile and creative a wood fence system can be an excellent choice. Matched to the style of your house and grounds, it will enhance your home's appearance and add to its value. But as with any investment, it pays to do your homework. Wood fencing comes in a wide range of qualities, colors, sizes and types. You can expect years of protection, privacy and value.

A properly designed, finely crafted and skillfully installed wood fence takes on an individual quality all its own-independent of its surroundings. Proper installation is the key to an attractive, long-lasting fence. The single greatest problem with wood fences is premature failure of the posts.  The best solution is to use steel posts to construct your wood fence as wood does not hold well when it gets contact with the ground and also as the fence posts fail the appearance of the fence is greatly affected. The quality of the boards also make a big difference on how your fence will look. The standard grade is characterized with appearance of more defects compared to  the select or premium grade. Premium and Select grades have a characteristic of limited defects like small tight knots. The Premium grade has a more consistent appearance on both sides of the board compared to the Select grade. You can also select a Clear grade when a higher quality of appearance is what you are after. This is however more expensive than the other grades.

Using wood to build your fence lets you choose from a wide range of styles. a properly designed and built wood fence can complement and greatly enhance the look of your home.  Some styles you can choose from are solid board, board on board, shadow box, lattice top, basket weave, post and rail, etc.