Wood fence installation Cambridge ON
If you were into 90s sitcoms, then you must be familiar with Tim Allen’s sitcom “Home Improvement”. Do you remember his good-natured neighbour Wilson, occasionally doling out words of wisdom behind a barrier? Well, that barrier appeared to be a classic wooden fence so popular in many homeowners’ yards. Classic, naturally beautiful, easily customizable, wood fences are still popular today for good reason.
These days, the selection of fencing materials has broadened, and with newer technology comes enhanced features such as increased longevity (we’re talking about a few decades here), reduced maintenance and diminished likelihood of rot and bug infestations. The most popular comparable fence material aside from wood is vinyl or composite (which combines both wood and vinyl properties), as these have the features listed above and are increasingly more attractive alternatives for property owners who want something different than wood. Having said that, certain types of wood have durability, maintenance and rot-resistance that rival vinyl and composite, and we’ll discuss that here. If you’re wondering about the wood fence installation cost, wood fencing itself tends to cost less than vinyl, particularly if you’re looking into pine, but the installation cost is more involved than with vinyl, so the cost to install a wood fence tends to be higher. However, this is only addressing upfront costs. If you’re factoring maintenance costs, wood fence repair costs less than vinyl fencing. |
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One of the more affordable wood options on the market today is pine, a soft wood that is relatively easy to work with. It works well as posts in all types of wood fencing, regardless of what wood you choose for the boards because it resists soil conditions better than other woods. Its expected lifespan is roughly 15 years, but with careful and regular maintenance, this can be extended by years. You generally want to get pressure-treated fencing as this attempts to reduce the wood’s natural porosity to deter bugs and resist rot. Pine does, however, tend to discolour over time, but with the ease of staining wood, covering it up with a new stain should help with this appearance issue.
The other popular, albeit more expensive wood option is cedar. Remember when we mentioned certain woods can rival vinyl and composite in their longevity and low maintenance? Well, cedar is it. Cedar fencing can be substantially more expensive than pine fencing, but again we’re talking about upfront costs. Because cedar’s lifespan is roughly 30 years, one might argue that the value is comparable or better than that of pine. Plus, cedar contains natural oils that deter bugs, and is comparatively low maintenance.
Depending on the purpose of the wood fence, some styles fare better than others. You’ll come across types like lattice, vertical, picket, post and rail, louver and others. If you’re looking for a privacy fence, for example, the common sense choice would be vertical with very small spaces between boards for wind to flow through, but providing sufficient privacy from neighbours.
If you’re still unsure about your options, give our wood fence contractors in Cambridge a call and we’ll guide you through the process from beginning to end. Our wood fence company will be able to provide you with a fence where you can reenact scenes from “Home Improvement”. Arghooo! (famous Tim Allen grunt).
The other popular, albeit more expensive wood option is cedar. Remember when we mentioned certain woods can rival vinyl and composite in their longevity and low maintenance? Well, cedar is it. Cedar fencing can be substantially more expensive than pine fencing, but again we’re talking about upfront costs. Because cedar’s lifespan is roughly 30 years, one might argue that the value is comparable or better than that of pine. Plus, cedar contains natural oils that deter bugs, and is comparatively low maintenance.
Depending on the purpose of the wood fence, some styles fare better than others. You’ll come across types like lattice, vertical, picket, post and rail, louver and others. If you’re looking for a privacy fence, for example, the common sense choice would be vertical with very small spaces between boards for wind to flow through, but providing sufficient privacy from neighbours.
If you’re still unsure about your options, give our wood fence contractors in Cambridge a call and we’ll guide you through the process from beginning to end. Our wood fence company will be able to provide you with a fence where you can reenact scenes from “Home Improvement”. Arghooo! (famous Tim Allen grunt).
