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A fence around your house can be beneficial in many ways. They provide safety and privacy and can enhance the appearance of your property. Most notably, they can also increase its value. However, there are several different materials and styles to choose from. Doing your research before installing one will allow you to select the options that will garner the best return. 

Different Types of Fence Material

Chain Link 

A chain link fence is generally one of the least expensive materials you can select, meaning there is plenty of potential for making money back if selling the home in the future. However, it’s less aesthetically pleasing and has little opportunity for customization.

Wood

fenceMany buyers with fences added to their must-haves list dream of a hardwood fence made of mahogany, tigerwood, or western red cedar. While this is typically a mid-range material to install, note that it does require a lot of maintenance. Not keeping up with regular staining or painting could cause the wood to degrade in a few short years, which would make it worthless to future homebuyers. 

Vinyl 

More homeowners are now choosing vinyl because of its low-maintenance qualities. It’s in the higher tier materials, but has many benefits to back up the cost. You’ll have a multitude of colors to choose from, so it’s easy to find one that will best match your home and property. It also tends to last for 10 to 15 years, which is practically as long as a wood fence.

Contemporary Fence Trends

Waist-High 

The quintessential white-picket fence that rises to about waist height is still one of the most sought-after options. It offers little privacy, but it does create an image of a traditional home. If you have small dogs, it does a decent job of keeping them locked to the yard. 

Horizontal

This growing trend is popular in backyards that feature a lot of plant life or with a more modern landscape. The boards run parallel with the ground with little to no spaces between them. However, it does tend to take longer to install than the more conventional vertical style and costs more to complete. 
 

Whether you want to install a fence to increase your home’s value or for many of the other benefits it offers, contact Wood Link Fence Co. This family-owned business has provided exceptional fencing products to the Columbia, MO, region for over 50 years. They carry a variety of material options, including vinyl, ornamental aluminum, decorative wood, and colored chain link, and are always updating their product line to offer the very best in quality and style. For more information about their residential and commercial fencing options, call them today at (573) 474-5115 and visit their website.  

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