With a rustic and natural looking style, split-rail fences are an aesthetically pleasing and useful addition to many Alaskan properties. AAA Fence builds these and many other fence types for people throughout Anchorage and the surrounding areas. While they are no longer built with pure necessity in mind, split-rail fences are still incredibly popular. Many homeowners use them to keep their properties looking open but still show neighbors and passers-by where their property begins.

Here are a few reasons why split-rail fences from Alaska’s biggest fence supplier are so popular:

• Lasting Beauty: Most split-rail fences are made from rot-resistant cedar, which ages well and smells delightful. Split-rail fences are also available in many different styles. The most popular split-rail style incorporates just two or three rails, though “zig-zag” varieties and other styles are also popular. While some homeowners use split-rail fences to enforce property lines, many simply enjoy their natural beauty.

• Historical Significance: In the frontier days, split-rail fences were built out of necessity, since they don’t require any nails or hardware and stay reliable even when post hole digging is difficult or impossible. They were particularly ideal on rocky ground. Nowadays, split-rail fences appear in both rural and suburban areas, regardless of ground type or availability of resources.

• Versatility: Split-rail fences have many different applications. In agricultural contexts, they make attractive and sturdy fences for containing horses, cattle, pigs, and other livestock. They’re also useful for separating crops. Some people also use split-rail fences to enclose their yards and gardens, and they can include a wire mesh to keep pets in.

Split-rail fences are some of the simplest fences that can be built, but their popularity has yet to diminish. If you’ve been thinking about getting one, you can request a quote from AAA Fence by calling (907) 349-7000. The Anchorage-based fence supplier, which offers a warranty for all provided services, is also available online.