Different Styles of Residential Fencing to Choose From

Residential fencing comes in a variety of styles, each with its own attributes when it comes to enhancing the look of your landscape, as well as providing you with privacy and security. Your new fence will also serve to mark the boundaries of your property and can be useful for containing pets and small children. If your home is part of a residential community, such as a Homeowner Association (HOA), you may be subject to certain rules regarding fence height, design and color.

Location of Residence Affects Fence Selection

Environmental factors unique to your region and the location of your home may be important to consider when making your selection too. For example, if you live in a beachfront community, the presence of salt in the air may cause corrosion in some kinds of metal fences.

Here are some of the most common styles of residential fencing available:

Natural Wood

Most natural wood fences will be between 4 and 6 feet tall. Many homeowners choose wooden fences, as they’re easier to customize and add aesthetic elements to, thus giving a yard some personality. While several kinds of wood can be used to make a fence, cedar is the most popular in the Pacific Northwest.

Some fencing companies use premade wood panels, but the best quality fences are constructed on site. Wooden fences provide superior privacy and noise reduction compared to fences made of other materials. They can last several decades, but will require regular maintenance to keep up their appearance and structural integrity.

Wrought Iron

A wrought iron fence is able to give your home a stately look that makes it appear classy and imposing at the same time. Wrought iron fences can be very simple, but many include elaborate ornamental elements.

Chain-Link

Those looking for the most affordable fence that can be put up quickly often opt for a chain-link fence. If you just need to keep your pets in your yard, it can be the best choice. While chain-link fences have similar appearances, you can choose the thickness of the metal, as well as have it covered with a PVC coating. Chain-link fences can be made in any height, but residential ones are typically 4 to 5 feet high.

If you want to learn more about different fence materials and styles available, get in touch with our Austin residential fencing company today. They’ll be happy to give you a quote for your fence installation project.