Easy Tips on Choosing the Right Type of Fence for Your Property

You don’t want just a fence, you want a robust and beautiful structure that at the same time puts an exclamation mark after security. Getting high functionality, high structural integrity and a lot of style out of the fencing is the goal we want to achieve and here are 3 easy tips on how it can be done. 

• Specify What the Fence is for.
• Know the Style of Your Property.
• Finally, Decide The Material You Want to Use.

1. Specify What The Fence Is For

First things first, let’s answer one very important question: What purpose must the fence serve? Knowing the reason for the fence goes a long way in the decision making process. In fact it is the most important step. For instance, if privacy is the main concern then a close-knit timber fence or a cast-iron picketed fence make great options. If it mainly concerns the kids and pets then a split-rail fence won’t do a great job.

 

 

 

Another thing to keep in mind is that depending on the purpose of the fence and its location within the property adding a fence for the right purpose could dramatically increase property value should you decide to sell.

• Know The Style of Your Property

When it comes to choosing the right type of fence for your property style matters. It’s convenient to think all we should care about is having a fence, but matching the right fence to certain property designs goes a long way too. A Craftsman House style home goes perfectly with vertical wooden-slats or pallet fence than an ornamental metal fence.

In other words, modern homes go better with PVC and wood privacy fence while older classic ones look really good with aluminium and brick fences. Property value can be positively affected by the right house-fence match too, especially when you’ve hit the sweet spot.

A home with a tall close-knit wood or PVC fence implies private and secure home where kids and pets will not easily wander off too far. And a home with aluminium pickets implies extra security and visible beauty for those who want to be secure in the open (if that’s even a thing). Meaning a tall and well maintained fence, picketed or close-knit, is generally an upsell and almost always favourable.

If you’re in need of some inspiration, don’t forget to check out our timber fence ideas!

 

• Finally, Decide Which Material You Want To Use

There’s no rule that says you must choose a particular fence for your property, but like above mentioned, choosing a specific kind of fence that goes with the house style neatly wraps up your home.

Now that we know what the purpose of the fence is and which kind will go better with our property, it’s easier to decide which material is best for us. Let’s have a look at the five most popular fencing materials.

Wood Fence, PVC Fence, Chain Link Fence, Ornamental Metal Fence and Composite Fence are the most popular worldwide (not specifically in that order). And the beauty is that, they can be shaped and styled in a million different ways that you can actually get a unique design that suits your personal taste in property. And serve the purpose.

Wood Fences are easily the most common of them all. What makes them so popular is the fact they can be created in any size, style and height. From just a meter to over 2 metres tall, for the privacy-conscious occupants. And Depending on the type of wood and maintenance routine, they last 15 to 30 years. They are generally the cheapest to buy and install but will require maintenance a little more often, for example new painting every few years. Sometimes that do need a little repair but you can normaly fix it yourself or give us a call for fence repairs.

PVC Fences are quickly becoming everyone’s favourite because they are virtually maintenance free outside of cleaning them — a garden hose is enough. It also comes in many styles, sizes and even colours. For those who still want the timber look without the maintenance, PVC is so versatile it can be made to look like most other fencing materials. Not many fence builders Auckland install them though.

They do cost more than wood, but more than make up for it with their versatility. It is worth noting, that under a lot of applied pressure PVC can crack or even break because of their hollow structure. If you have wildly boisterous kids or pets (or both) it might not be a great idea to have them until things calm down.

Chain Link Fences are relatively low cost and almost completely maintenance free. It’s popular for when having to cover a lot more ground because their also easy to install. Though they are known for their utilitarian look, depending on the kind of property they can come with PVC coating in basic colours — to switch things up a little. And it’s undeniably cool to turn them into a lattice on which plants can grow.

Like wood, Ornamental Metal Fencing can be erected in different sizes, style and height and of course it comes with that signature traditional look. The great thing about this type of fencing is that the wrought iron it’s made of lasts for centuries, with rust being the only maintenance needed. And that can easily be sanded off. Metal fences can be painted any colour you want, are extremely durable and cost effective because of that.

For those who don’t want to deal with the rust issue at all, there are galvanized steel fences or aluminium that works great and also can be sized and styled to your taste.

Composite Fences is another type of plastic fencing like PVC. Some call it engineering wood. Like PVC it can also be made to copy wood. Composite is maintenance free too and is a lot stronger than just PVC, because it is not hollow. However it costs more and the installation isn’t as simple as the common wood fence. Nonetheless, it’s absolutely worth it.

Lastly Colorbond fencing is another popular option to consider when deciding on the right type of fence for your property. Colorbond fences are made from high-quality steel that is coated with a durable and attractive color finish. They offer a sleek and modern look that can complement a variety of property styles, from contemporary homes to industrial-inspired designs.

One of the key advantages of Colorbond fencing is its strength and durability. The steel construction makes it highly resistant to harsh weather conditions, including strong winds, rain, and even fire. This means that Colorbond fences can withstand the test of time and require minimal maintenance. Unlike wooden fences that may need regular painting or staining, Colorbond fences retain their vibrant color and do not require repainting.

Bottom line

As shown above, choosing the right type of fence for your property isn’t rocket science, but if you don’t have the right guidance it can be. Fencing is about security, value and looking the part. And the few mentioned above possess all three qualities — and more. Make sure you make the right choice.

Hopefully, you’ve found this insightful. Please feel free to reach out if you’re looking for Auckland Fence Builders. Additionally, if you need repairs done to an existing fence, we recommend trying Fence Repairs Perth.