The Ultimate Guide to Wooden Fences
Are you looking to build a fence for a reasonable price? Wooden fences tend to be the typical go-to fence because they are durable and relatively inexpensive. While there are various materials you can use to build a fence nowadays, wood remains a tried and true material that produces high-quality fences. Here’s everything to know about wooden fences:
Can I Build a Wooden Fence Myself?
Even though Fence Fanatics is the #1 Fence Installer in Texas, we certainly don’t want to gatekeep the process of building a fence. You can build a fence by yourself! Here’s the general process of building a wooden fence:
Take accurate measurements
Create a budget
Based on your budget, choose a type of wood
Purchase the wood and bring it to the installation location
Dig holes to place the fence posts in
Set the posts in concrete
Install the rails and pickets
Stain the wood
Enjoy your fence!
Will a Wooden Fence Increase My Home’s Value?
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Homes with perimeter fences are more desirable than houses that don’t have fences — people value privacy! It’s entirely possible that putting a wooden fence on your property would increase your home’s value. If the fence is in bad condition, or not built properly, it could be viewed as more of an eyesore than anything. No offense (pun intended), but you should consider hiring experts to install your fence to ensure a return on investment if you choose to sell your home in the future.
How Long Does It Take To Build a Wooden Fence?
The time it takes to build a fence largely depends on experience. Since we have a team comprised of the most skilled wood fence specialists in Texas, it takes our team approximately two to three days to install a wooden fence. If you haven’t built many fences before, but would like to build your own, you can expect the project to take a few days to over a week to complete.
What is the Best Type of Wood for a Fence?
The best type of wood to build an appealing, durable fence largely depends on where you live. If you want to build a wooden fence in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you can choose between a few viable options. Cedar is one of the best options because it has natural oils that deter bugs (which is a gamechanger for many people). Cedar doesn’t require much maintenance and is one of the more aesthetically pleasing wooden fence options, so the price point is higher. If you’d like a more inexpensive wooden fence, you could opt for pine or white wood. Pine fences are less expensive to build and remain durable. However they do have the tendency to warp more than cedar.
If you’re unsure of which wood will best suit your home, please contact one of the fencing experts at Fence Fanatics.