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1. Aesthetic Appeal

Wood fences are a popular choice with homeowners because of their inherent beauty.  It’s a classic, timeless look that enhances any property aesthetic. From a traditional picket fence to the more pastoral split rail, and even those sleek horizontal options we are seeing more these days; wood can truly be tailored for any taste or your home style. This type of fence can also be stained or painted in a plethora of colors to make your fence look the way you like.

2. Versatility

Wooden fences are so flexible they may be employed to provide the protection requirements of almost any design style or work. They are available in different heights and styles, ranging from short decorative fences tens of feet high privacy walls. Wood also has an advantage in aesthetics, as you can cut out shapes and mix colors to create a brilliant abstraction on your wall. Whether it be to keep others out of your property; or the kids and animals in, for privacy or simply a nice backdrop. Wood can do that!

3. Affordability

Wood fencing is typically much less expensive than other fencing materials, such as iron or stone. This last point is particularly notable, as this added value helps provide peace of mind that there will always be a return on investment in the future — and at only fractions of what these feature sets offer. Wood is also abundant and a locally sourced material, allowing it to be used cost-effectively. While your first cheque may not be as steep, you also have to take into account what it would cost for on-going maintenance if you want that wooden fence to look good.

4. Environmental Benefits

Wood is also a natural and sustainable resource, so wood fence materials are friendly to the environment. Use wood from sustainably managed forests to reduce the environmental impact of your fence (vs. plastic materials). wood is also biodegradable, so at the end of its life, it will not add to long-term waste. This is a more eco-friendly option for those who are conscious about the materials they use in their home.

5. Simple and Foldable + Easy maintenance

Since wooden fences can be installed and repaired quite easily, they are preferred by many homeowners. Most wooden fences can be constructed using the simplest of handy tools and by easy but effective steps which would save a considerable portion of your labor charge. Another great thing when it becomes necessary to repair is that wood fencing is easy to mend if a portion of the fence breaks or needs replacing. One panel at a time, individual boards can be replaced without having to rip down the entire fence; ultimately saving both time and money.

Additional Considerations

We can build wooden fences using Cedar. It’s a solid wooden material for an ornamental privacy fence that can last more than 30 years. Over time wood will weather, rot, and erode due to critters alike insects so it must be maintained by staining sealing, or painting regularly if you wish for longevity. Wellington has a reputation for being very wet and windy, so maintaining your timber fence is necessary to keep it looking its best.

In summary, wooden fences can offer a great many benefits to their users. Wooden fences have versatility low cost environmentally friendly easy repairs fast construction and long-standing durability. So if you want to increase the aesthetic value and functionality of your home in Wellington, a wood fence might be ideal. A lot of the benefits that wooden fencing has to offer will depend on your ability to maintain it as well. Call us if you need a trusted fence builder in Wellington.