The Top Ten Reasons for a Wood Fence

Versatility

• Versatility is an important reason to choose wood for a fence. Wood can make any style of fence, from decorative front yard pickets to livestock fencing to privacy barriers. The options are almost limitless.

Cost, Ease of Construction, Attractiveness

• A second reason for wood is cost; it is relatively inexpensive compared to alternatives such as steel and iron. A third reason is ease of construction; most homeowners can build their own wood fences. A fourth reason is the wide variety of materials, from oak posts for durability to cedar and redwood to resist decay and insects to pine for cost. A fifth reason is attractiveness, as wood can be formed in many pleasant designs or finished in colors to complement a house or landscape.

Durability and Privacy

• For a sixth reason to choose it, wood also is durable and requires little maintenance. Wood posts properly installed in concrete will last for years. A seventh reason for wood is its resistance to noise; it is almost as effective in blocking noise as a concrete wall. An eighth reason is the ability to block views, as a solid wood fence can afford total privacy. A ninth reason for wood is strength. It can withstand strong winds or pressures from animals or can flex with the shifting of ground.

Renewable Resource

• A final reason to choose wood is that it is a renewable resource. New trees are grown constantly to supply new wood for fences.