A fence is not only a practical way to keep your children and pets safe, but it also acts as a clear outline of your property's boundary. It also increases your property value on the market. Therefore, when installing or repairing a fence, it is paramount to choose a suitable material.

Types of fencing materials

The materials used in fencing determine the strength as well as durability of the fence. For homeowners with little or no knowledge of fencing materials, it is advisable to consult an expert fence contractor. A contractor should be able to assess your needs and provide suitable options for fencing materials based on their relevance. In the meantime, consider these choices:

•    Wood—Although wooden fences are not the strongest, they provide a better sense of privacy as well as a pleasing natural outlook. Wood as a material is prone to get damaged by natural elements such as termites and water. However, chemically treated wood is resistant to damage by bugs and coated wood that is insulated from the element of water is very durable.

•    Chain link—Though this option doesn't provide adequate privacy, it is quite sufficient for keeping out human as well as animal intruders. Though it is a bit cheaper than wood, it is an excellent choice for a garden fence as it provides a beautiful scenery when climbing plants attach to it. Chain link fences are quite durable as they are zinc coated for protection against water

•    Vinyl—The material gets frequently used for gates, but it has recently been adopted for fencing. Depending how the fencing gets done, the material offers both beautiful scenery as well as privacy. Relatively expensive compared to other materials vinyl makes an excellent choice for fencing and matching gates because it doesn't require repainting or much upkeep.

•    Wrought Iron—Wrought Iron is among the most common choices for fencing due to its strong nature. In spite of being relatively expensive, it is one of the best materials to use for guaranteed security as well as long-term durability. Nonetheless, it is not an appropriate choice for privacy.

•    PVC—This is the cheapest fencing material available and currently the preferred replacement for wooden or picket fences. Due to the nature of PVC, the fence is resistant to all the elements and will thus be durable. Also, PVC requires little to no maintenance at all, thus allowing a home owner to save money as well as time.

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