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Choosing the Correct Material for Your Fence
Dec 02, 2019

Installing a fence to surround your home or property may be a choice made purely on aesthetics, or it may be a necessary security measure. Whatever the case may be, it is important to choose the right kind of fence that suites your needs. Choosing the correct material for your fence can be a difficult process because there are many factors to consider. And if you are eyeing for a wooden fence, let’s take a look at the factors you need to consider, as well as some of its advantages and disadvantages. Hopefully, it will also help you determine whether you want to contact fence builders in Houston, TX or whether it is a project you can tackle yourself.

Climate
One of the largest determining factors when choosing a fencing material is the climate in which you live. In Houston, the climate is humid and warm. This may steer you away from choosing materials that deteriorate through humidity. However, there are always alternatives you may try if you want a beautiful fence.

The climate where you live may cause you to implement more or less maintenance. If you are building a brand new fence, it may be easier to input a material such as vinyl or chain link that will not be easily damaged by humidity. If you do not mind the maintenance, a wooden fence can be easily treated twice a year by our company, which offers the best stain for humidity and mold or mildew control. Regardless of your climate, you will want to think about what kind of fence can stand up to the everyday weather in your area.

Surroundings
Whether you are installing a fence purely for aesthetic value, for a little added privacy, or for security reasons, it is imperative that you think about the surroundings of your property. Do you have other structures immediately surrounding your property that you don’t want to see? Are you worried about them seeing into your yard or perhaps the lower windows of your property? Do you live in a relatively isolated area where your only concern may be wild animals entering your yard? Are you trying to provide a bit of privacy and safety for your children to be able to play in your backyard without worries? Answering these questions will give you an idea of the kind of material and the height of the fence you need. If you want more privacy, you will want a taller, solid wood or vinyl fence. If you don’t care about privacy and you are just trying to keep animals or other people off of your property, you may consider chain link fence and one that is not necessarily high. The purpose of the fence that you would like to install largely dictates the material and height you would like the fence to be.

Materials
Again, if you are considering a wooden fence, discussed below are its pros and cons. Our company, FenceKeeper, installs mainly wooden fences, so we will concentrate on the benefits of this material and some concerns you need to keep in mind.

There are several advantages to installing a wooden fence. The most obvious advantage of this material is the beautiful look it gives your home. A wooden fence is arguably the most attractive way to surround your property. With an unlimited number of stains and designs you may use for a wooden fence, you are bound to find the perfect look for your home. In our website, you can see a variety of designs we have already implemented in our previous projects, stained with quality Wood Defender. If you have a custom design that you don’t see in our site, we are happy to give it a try.

Another major advantage of a wooden fence, aside from the pure aesthetic beauty, is durability. Wood has been used for ages in projects of all kinds because of its durable quality. We have been blessed with this amazing material that can withstand weather of all kinds. With the expert installation that we provide at FenceKeeper, there is no reason why you should shy away from a wooden fence if you prioritize durability. Our wooden fences are strong enough to withstand harsh weather conditions and other external elements.

There is one thing that some may consider a major disadvantage of a wooden fence. Since we are a company that builds, installs and repairs wooden fences, we will also be providing a solution to this disadvantage. One of the major maintenance requirement of wooden fence is the need for it to be stained roughly every six months to keep them looking great. To some, this is a huge hassle. For those who prefer the durability and beauty of a wooden fence, it is worth it to call us once every six months to drop by and stain your fence with our top-of-the-line staining products. The stain that we use repels mold, mildew and insects, and also provides a vibrant new coat to your gorgeous wooden fence. Most people say that when their fence is stained, it looks better than it did when it was first installed. This is like giving your yard a face lift every six months.

We hope that this has given you an insight into what material you should choose for your fence and how you want to consider building your own fence. Make sure to consult FenceKeeper, your expert fence builders in Houston, TX, before you take on a major project like this by yourself. Even if you do not plan on hiring professional fence installers, we can give you a free consultation and perhaps even provide the materials you are looking for. FenceKeeper has been building, installing, repairing and staining fences for ten years now and would be happy to lend a hand to ensure the success of you fencing project.This entry was posted in reviews. Bookmark the permalink.

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