There are so many types of fences. Your fence does not only signify boundary, protection, and safety but can also provide beauty to your home. It is the first part of your outdoor home that welcomes your guests. This is a vertical structure that intends to restrict movements beyond the boundary. It is different from walls since walls are usually made of solid bricks or concrete which does not only block passage but vision as well. Fences have come a long way in design from only two choices at your local home improvement center.
Beautify Your Outdoor Home with these Types of Fences
There are various fence designs to choose from. These may vary from the materials used and style. Here are some of the popular fence designs to help beautify your outdoor home. For more types of fences check out these 9 fence types.
Types of Fences: White Picket Fence
This design is very iconic. For some, the white picket fence is a symbol of the ideal middle-class suburban life of a decent family lifestyle. It is not merely tracing a property line but a frame which flowers like roses and other attractive plants may grow. Since it is white, the presence of flowers will highlight once it is full grown. This will definitely bring beauty to the totality of your home. Houzz gives some great tips for choosing the right fence for your home.
Vinyl Fence come in Fence Panels
Other types of fences include vinyl fencing. The vinyl fence portrays simplicity and elegance. With its flexibility in design, a vinyl fence can enhance and reveal your landscape. It is also durable as it is longer lasting than wood. It won’t fade, rot, corrode or rust. You can design the vinyl according to your budget, functionality, and location. Since it is made of plastic, you can count on its high-quality resistance against the sun and any weather condition that may create cracks and breaks.
A Wood Fence can be Painted or Stained
Many homeowners prefer types of fencing that adds rustic charm to their outdoor home. There is nothing like wood for natural warmth and beauty. You can choose from wide varieties of wood types according to your desired fence style. Also, consider the type of wood that is suitable for the climate and weather conditions in your area. For lasting beauty and durability, you should paint or apply waterproof sealer to your wood fence right after the installation. This should be done every three or four years after. If it is left untreated, wood fencing will weather naturally. If your climate has salt water in the air consider brushing waterproofing over your fence periodically to keep the wood from rotting. Here’s some wood style fences to choose from.
Take time to choose which type of fence you want according to your preferences and availability of materials. Whether you choose a fence based the aesthetics of your outdoor home or material, there is a fence perfect for your outdoor home.
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Leviticus Bennett says
I like your point that wood fences can be painted and stained to be the style you want them to be. It’s a good idea to apply waterproof sealer like you mentioned. I think it’s also a good idea to regularly check for pest problems that wood can attract.