What are the basic fence materials?
Basic fence materials for residential use include wood, PVC (vinyl) and aluminum. Wood fences are typically constructed of spruce or cedar above ground parts and pressure treated lumber for ground contact, such as posts. Spruce fences typically last 12 to 15 years while cedar fences last almost twice as long. PVC (vinyl) fences are maintenance free fences. There are many styles to pick from all of which look very similar to wood fencing. Ornamental Aluminum has all the beauty of wrought iron without the maintenance.
Basic fence materials for residential use include tubular iron in square or round shapes, steel wire with steel or wood frames, wood for panel and rail fences, aluminum fence available with wire mesh, panel or glass insert, and the new polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fences. BACK TO TOP 2. How many different styles of fence are there? There are many different styles of fences, and they are called different names depending on the companies you talk to and the areas in which you live. Chain link fences can be vinyl coated or galvanized and could have plastic slats inserted for adding privacy. Wood fences come in a variety of styles, such as, stockade, wyngates, flat board, estate, paddock, picket and split rail. PVC fences are a relatively new to the fence industry. PVC fences come in many of the same styles as wood fence. This product is very easy to maintain. Aluminum fences can look much like the old wrought iron fences (which are still available). Both aluminum and wrought iron fence are of
