Your Fencing Needs

What is the main reason as to why you are interested in building a fence? Are you looking for privacy from your neighbors or a road? Do you have pets that you need to keep in your yard? Are you trying to up your security and keep people out? Each of these needs will require different types of fences.

Your Home's Style

Again, you should never have to sacrifice curb appeal in order to benefit from the utility of a fence! A fence should compliment the style of your home and even make your house look more appealing. When choosing your fence you should take in consideration what style of home you have. Is your home a traditional style? if so, a white picket fence may be the perfect fence type for you. If your home is more of a contemporary style, you might want to consider a more modern wood or metal fence. There are so many fence styles to choose from Cutting Edge Fencing Company is here to help you decide!

The Climate

A fence is an investment in your property and should be taken seriously. To make your investment last you must consider what climate your will endure. Do you live in an area is known for long winters? If so, you should choose a fence that can with stand these elements. But, in Metairie, LA we are prone to hurricanes almost every year. It's best to choose a fence that can withstand hurricane force winds.

The Size Of Your Yard And Budget

Fences can range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. It is best to come up with a dedicated budget or decide how much you are willing to spend on a fence before you start calling fencing professionals.

You should keep in mind that a larger yard will require more materials in order to build. If you would like a taller fence to provide privacy this will also require more materials. You should also consider the maintenance cost for the type of fence you desire. There is more required upkeep for Wooden fences than metal or aluminum fences.

Here are several factors that will drive up the cost of your fence:

• Materials such as metals and upgraded wood

• A Larger yard

• Removal of existing fence

• The higher the fence the more it will cost

This list is a must when you are considering shopping for the perfect fence!

The Most Common Types Fences

Wooden Fences

The most popular type of fences are Wooden fences. They last a long time and they are the more affordable option. Wooden fences can be painted or stained to match any home exterior. One draw back of wooden fences is that they require more maintenance and upkeep than other types of fences because they will rot over time

Wood fencing comes in a variety of styles, including:

• Wood Picket Fence - The American Classic fence. Most of the time is white with evenly spaced picket wood boards.

• Vertical Board Fence - A Modern type of wood fence that has the wood boards running vertically situated instead of horizontally. Vertical fences are perfect for modern backyards and increase privacy.

• Wood Lattice Fence - Decorative style of fence that is mostly used to ensure privacy in a backyard.

• Post And Rail Fence - The Classic Farm House Style fence and perfect for a rustic home. Great for marking property lines on farm land.

• Composite Wood Fence - A type of fence material that is made from a mixture of wood and plastic. This type of fence is extremely durable and require little to no upkeep. Usually these composite fence materials are more expensive than traditional wood fence materials.

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Vinyl Fences

More and more people are choosing vinyl fences because they are low-maintenance and look just like wood or composite. If you are looking to go with a vinyl fences you should know that they can crack in cold weather and are usually do not last as long as other types of fences.

Aluminum Fences

Are you looking for a fence that is both durable and low-maintenance? Aluminum fences are exactly what you are looking for! One of the main draw backs to an aluminum fences is that they are more expensive that your traditional wood fences.

Steel Fences

Are you looking for a fence that is virtually indestructible? Steel fences are exactly what you need! One of the cons of having a steel fence is that they do require some general maintenance every so often.

Wrought Iron Fences

Do you have a New Orleans traditional style home? A wrought iron fence may be the perfect fence for your home. These fences are extremely durable and add compliment the traditional style of a New Orleans home. Wrought iron fences do require more maintenance than your traditional wood style fences.

Chain Link Fences

Are you looking for a style of fence that is super budget friendly? You may want to consider a Chain link fence. These types of fences are by far the most affordable type of fence. Unfortunately, chain link fences do have some draw backs. They are not as private as other types of fences and they will rust over time.