By Connor R Sullivan
Selecting which type of fence suits best homeowners' needs can often be tricky and decisions are delayed. Not a really dangerous thing until an intruder makes an easy entry and escape. Nor it is an annoying lack of privacy until the neighbor's dog makes his thing on your lawn and your children play there. If your problem is what fence is best for you then it is already solved. Almost any type of a fence is viewable on the Internet, so you can always see right away which fence looks best to you. Each type differs in purpose and sturdiness so it is advisable that you know them well.
For instance, a vinyl fence lasts long simply because vinyl is almost--but not the common--plastic. It is maintenance-free, available in various colors that do not fade out easily, does not rot or degrade for quite a long time, is neighbor-friendly, and probably the best choice fence all around. However, vinyl fences do not afford complete privacy since most styles have gaps between slats or are latticed.
On the other hand, a wood panel fence may grant complete privacy because no gaps exist between the slats, may be stained or painted to your taste, and generally looks great. You buy them in pre-made panels 4 feet to 6 feet high, best forms and height to keep off animals and keep in children. But being wood, they require periodic repainting, re-staining or individual panel or picket replacement.
Variations of wood fences include the rustic post and rail fence, which is very good for keeping large animals and gives that country look to a property. Big animal corrals are usually fenced of post-and-rail construction. Then there is the classic picket fence, vertical slats nailed to horizontal bars and supported by posts, more decorative than functional as they go. Sometimes the slats are nailed on both sides of the bars with one-slat gaps between to make them neighbor-friendly, though such offers not much on the privacy aspect.
Another semi-plastic fence is the polymer fence. It copies the appearance of a wrought iron fence but does not rust and therefore mostly maintenance-free but less strong than steel. It does not offer much privacy but great security.
Aluminum fencing may also look like wrought iron, even with balls, finials or lights for decoration. They come in different colors and don't need painting. Aluminum fences are great for that city residence effect.
Fences that are neighbor-friendly are those that look good on the neighbor's side as well as on the owner's side. When the fence is, as example, a picket fence and the slats are nailed on one side, the horizontal support bar appears on one side. This side gives that forgotten backyard appearance which is hardly disguised or obscured by hedge plants. Some neighbors don't like this, so if you consider your neighbor's sentiments, make your fence neighbor-friendly. It is more neighborly. Just visit websites of companies offering fences and you will no doubt find your desired neighbor-friendly fence.
Connor R. Sullivan has recently worked with a Connecticut fence company. He has hired a CT fence company to install a privacy fence in his backyard.
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