Wood fences
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A while ago we posted a guide to wooden fence gates. Now let’s examine the subject of wood fences in detail.
In the US, and indeed the entire world, the favourite residential fencing material has always been wood. Wood fences are cheap, lightweight and aesthetically pleasing. Compare this with chain link fences that are cheap as well, but they look industrial and out of place surrounding a beautiful house.
Wood fences come in hundreds of styles – it’s just a matter of picking the right one to complement and enhance the environment you live in. You can paint or stain the wood to make it stand out and draw the eye; or you can make it blend in with the landscape to provide only a subtle frame.
Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through the process of picking, buying, installing and maintaining the perfect fence. If you do it right, you’ll be seeing that fence for years or decades to come and never get tired of it!
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