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Wood fences have existed for centuries. They have a classic, timeless look that compliments almost any style of home.<\/p>\n
Wood fences come in a variety of heights, styles and designs. Taller wooden fences are great for privacy, while shorter picket-style fences are more decorative. Choose among a wide variety of wood species, including spruce, oak pine, fir, cedar and redwood. Stain the fence to show off the natural tone of the wood, or paint it.<\/p>\n
Wood fences usually cost anywhere from $10 to $30 per linear foot<\/strong> installed. If you need 150 linear feet of fencing – which is fairly typically for a residential backyard – that works out to a total of $1,500 to $4,500.<\/strong><\/p>\n A 4-foot fence might fall on the lower end of that price range, while a 6-foot privacy fence would likely fall on the higher end. Not surprisingly, higher-quality woods cost more than lower-quality species. Sturdy, robust woods such as cedar or oak will cost more than weaker species such as pine. <\/p>\n DIY installation can save a considerable amount of money – as much as 50 percent – but it is difficult and time consuming work. If you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re doing, you risk building a fence that collapses. But if you\u2019re a skilled handyman, go for it. <\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n A wood fence requires a significant amount of maintenance, particularly if you want it to last for decades:<\/p>\n As a fencing material, vinyl is relatively new to the market. The first vinyl fences were sold in the 1980s, but they have exploded in popularity over the last couple decades.<\/p>\n Vinyl fences are made of a sturdy plastic known as Polyvinyl Chloride. They require little maintenance, they resist corrosion, and they are easy to install.<\/p>\n Vinyl fencing is available in many colors, but your choices are more limited than with a wooden fence because colors are applied in the factory and vinyl fences cannot be painted. Vinyl fences are available in a wide variety of styles – including picket, privacy and ornamental – and many sizes. <\/p>\n Vinyl fences are more expensive than wooden fences, generally ranging in price from $25 to $40 per linear foot installed, or $3,750 to $6,000 for 150 linear feet<\/strong>. However, vinyl fences have a longer lifespan and are sold with longer warranties.<\/p>\n As with wooden fences, gates are sometimes included in the price and sometimes not. Decorative features like scalloped edges might add $2 per linear foot, while removal of an old fence usually adds $3 to $6 per linear foot. <\/p>\n DIY installation can save you as much as 50 percent with vinyl fences, too. And vinyl fences are much easier to install because they are lightweight.<\/p>\n Vinyl fences are fairly easy to maintain. You\u2019ll need to wash the fence from time to time to remove dirt, grass stains and scuffs. Use a mild detergent such as dish soap, warm water and a scrub brush for routine cleaning. When you\u2019re finished, rinse the fence with the hose. For tougher stains, use a diluted bleach solution. However, it\u2019s always a good idea to first test the bleach solution on a portion of the fence that is not very visible to check for discoloration. <\/p>\n Author:<\/strong> Ashley Smith<\/p>\n ><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Wood Fences Wood fences have existed for centuries. They have a classic, timeless look that compliments almost any style of home. Wood fences come in a variety of heights, styles and designs. Taller wooden fences are great for privacy, while shorter picket-style fences are more decorative. Choose among a wide variety of wood species, including…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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