Privacy Fence What is a privacy fence? A privacy fence is designed to conceal your yard. Privacy fences can provide a sense of security, block wind and noise, and keep in pets and children. Privacy fences can be constructed from a variety of materials. Depending on what material is being used, there are a few different styles of privacy fence.
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A wood privacy fence is one of the most common styles of fence. It is often the first choice when selecting a fence today. In fact, when it comes to a privacy fence, it is still the most cost effective. Wood privacy is one of the easiest to work with and can last years. Why choose wood? Going back as early as the 1600’s, the favorite residential fencing material in this country has always been wood. Just in 2007, Americans put up 59,000 miles of wood fencing. That is enough to circle the globe at least twice. Wood is inexpensive and lightweight. You can choose from dozens of styles, and you can stain the wood to make it really stand out.
A typical wooden privacy fence will have visible posts and rails, also known as the framework. These will need to face towards the home. This helps determines who the fence belongs to. This will also prevent someone from being able to easily climb the fence.
Cedar wood is a very common wood used to build a fence. Cedar wood has natural oils to keep it from rotting and is resistant to some insects. If cedar is not stained it will weather down to a natural gray color. A properly installed cedar fence will look great and last for years. Cedar is more expensive than pressure treated pine fences, however it is still one of the more affordable fence material with a great return on investment. Slagle Fence uses and installs the finest in materials.
Slagle Fence installs all types of wood fence, such as: Privacy Fence, Picket Fence, Shadow Box Fence, Picture Frame, Horizontal, and most anything else you can think of. A shadowbox style gives a more decorative look to the fence. Another way to give your fence a decorative look is to upgrade the posts with decorative tops.
We have the best highly skilled craftsman. Take a look at our wood fencing options below and let us know what you like.
What makes Cedar such a great choice?
A typical wooden privacy fence will have visible posts and rails, also known as the framework. These will need to face towards the home. This helps determines who the fence belongs to. This will also prevent someone from being able to easily climb the fence.
Cedar wood is a very common wood used to build a fence. Cedar wood has natural oils to keep it from rotting and is resistant to some insects. If cedar is not stained it will weather down to a natural gray color. A properly installed cedar fence will look great and last for years. Cedar is more expensive than pressure treated pine fences, however it is still one of the more affordable fence material with a great return on investment. Slagle Fence uses and installs the finest in materials.
Slagle Fence installs all types of wood fence, such as: Privacy Fence, Picket Fence, Shadow Box Fence, Picture Frame, Horizontal, and most anything else you can think of. A shadowbox style gives a more decorative look to the fence. Another way to give your fence a decorative look is to upgrade the posts with decorative tops.
We have the best highly skilled craftsman. Take a look at our wood fencing options below and let us know what you like.
What makes Cedar such a great choice?
- Cedar wood has natural oils to keep it from rotting and is resistant insects. If cedar is not stained it will weather down to a natural gray color. A properly installed cedar fence will look great and last for years. Because of cedar strong properties cedar is will not warp or shrink. Cedar is more expensive than traditional wood fences, however it is still one of the more affordable fence material with a great return on investment.
