Creating A Stronger Fence

Posted on: 26 July 2017

Your fence is only a few years old, and the wood is starting to twist and cup; the posts also have rot at the bottom and begun to lean. Is the material your fence was built with treated pine? Instead of the typical treated lumber materials, consider using tropical lumber, composites or domestic hardwoods. Here are a few of the most durable wood fencing materials to ensure your fence lasts for years with fewer repairs:

1. High-end Tropical Woods That Are Naturally Resistant to Decay

Tropical lumber is used indoors and outdoors on high-end homes. It is most commonly recognized as an exotic material for outdoor decking, which can also be very costly. There are some benefits to using tropical lumber for fencing because it is very durable and will require less maintenance than other wood materials. Tropical hardwoods will be a great choice for smaller fence installations, but if you have a long fence line, these materials can get quite expensive. Consider only using tropical lumber in areas that are focal points and more visible to help keep the cost of your fence down.

2. Domestic Lumber Materials That Will Hold Up for Years with Good Maintenance

Tropical is only one of the many types of woods that can be used for the outdoor fencing around your home. There are also many domestic lumber species that make for good fencing materials to replace rotten treated pine materials. Some of the domestic wood materials that you may want to consider for the fence around your home include:

• White oak
• Cypress
• Cedar
• Redwood

These are just a few of the domestic woods that can be used for fencing, which will cost less than tropical lumber, but will still be costlier then yellow treated pine, or even many composite and metal fencing materials.

3. Composite Lumber, Vinyl and Aluminum Fencing for Wood Alternatives

Using materials that look like wood but are made from metal or composites is the most cost-effective and durable solution for fencing around your home. Modern synthetic wood composites, vinyl and aluminum fencing systems are all available in wood styles, which cost less and are more durable than any type of real lumber you use for fencing. In addition, these materials are practically maintenance-free and only requiring occasional cleaning to care for them.

These are some of the most durable fencing materials that you can use to ensure your fence lasts for years. Contact a fencing contractor such as Fence-It and talk with them about using aluminum fencing around your home, which will not fade, rot, twist or cup after years of installation.