Cedar is quite hardy as it will age beautifully throughout decades and is not prone to many of the issues as seen with untreated pine. With cedar fencing, you're likely to pay a pretty penny upfront for the fence installation, but you will reap the benefits over the years.
Pressure-treated wood is a great option if you want to minimize insect infestation. The wood is put in a depressurized container, with the ultimate goal of replacing the air pockets with chemical preservatives that will deter bugs.
Vinyl or PVC:
If you're looking for a no to little maintenance fence, choose PVC, a.k.a vinyl fencing. With bright, uniform colours and the lack of issues seen in porous wood fencing, this is a good option for many. Keep in mind, however, it is not sustainably made, so if you're environmentally conscious, this is something to consider. Extreme weather conditions may damage the material, and damage on vinyl is much more obvious and hard to fix than wood. You'd be look at replacing entire planks or sections. PVC fencing is also pricier than base level wood.
Composite:
Composite fencing is the most expensive out of the three privacy fencing material categories. This material has much more pros than cons. Very durable, virtually maintenance free, rot resistant and just plain gorgeous, this is the cream of the crop of fence options. Trex fencing is a popular brand of composite fence made from 95% recycled wood and plastic. Its limiting factor is its price point. It is considerably higher priced than vinyl and particularly pine. However, if you consider the durability of it (we're talking decades here), it may be worth to consider if you're thinking long term.
No matter what material you ultimately decide on, rest assured our fence contractors at Guelph Fence will use the highest quality materials, coupled with meticulous workmanship. If you're pondering a fence replacement due to telltale signs of damage like a leaning fence, rotting wood or severely cracked boards, call us today to discuss your situation and receive a free estimate.
Pressure-treated wood is a great option if you want to minimize insect infestation. The wood is put in a depressurized container, with the ultimate goal of replacing the air pockets with chemical preservatives that will deter bugs.
Vinyl or PVC:
If you're looking for a no to little maintenance fence, choose PVC, a.k.a vinyl fencing. With bright, uniform colours and the lack of issues seen in porous wood fencing, this is a good option for many. Keep in mind, however, it is not sustainably made, so if you're environmentally conscious, this is something to consider. Extreme weather conditions may damage the material, and damage on vinyl is much more obvious and hard to fix than wood. You'd be look at replacing entire planks or sections. PVC fencing is also pricier than base level wood.
Composite:
Composite fencing is the most expensive out of the three privacy fencing material categories. This material has much more pros than cons. Very durable, virtually maintenance free, rot resistant and just plain gorgeous, this is the cream of the crop of fence options. Trex fencing is a popular brand of composite fence made from 95% recycled wood and plastic. Its limiting factor is its price point. It is considerably higher priced than vinyl and particularly pine. However, if you consider the durability of it (we're talking decades here), it may be worth to consider if you're thinking long term.
No matter what material you ultimately decide on, rest assured our fence contractors at Guelph Fence will use the highest quality materials, coupled with meticulous workmanship. If you're pondering a fence replacement due to telltale signs of damage like a leaning fence, rotting wood or severely cracked boards, call us today to discuss your situation and receive a free estimate.