A new fence should last for years. However, the performance, value and security it provides you depend greatly on the materials you craft it from. Learn more about how to choose the best fencing material for your home.

Security

A fence provides you with a practical and convenient way to enhance the security of your property. However, the type of materials used to build it will influence its level of protection.

Some of the best fence materials for security include:

• Steel
• Wrought iron
• Brick
• Stone

Privacy

Likewise, consider how much privacy you want from the new fence. Do you want to make it more challenging for people from the street or your neighbors to see into your front or backyard? Some materials to use for a privacy fence include wood, vinyl or composite panels.

Aesthetics

The type of material you choose for your new fencing will factor into the aesthetics of your property. When you want to make your yard look its best, shop for materials designed for enhanced visual appeal.

Some of your most attractive options include:

• Cedar
• Redwood
• Bamboo
• Reclaimed wood

A fence made from mixed materials can add an eclectic, textured and unique look to your property.

Price

Your budget should also play a key role in what kind of fencing you buy. Set a price range for what you want to spend and shop for materials that fit within it.

Cost-effective fence materials include pressure-treated pine pickets, PVC panels, pallet wood fencing and chain-link. Higher priced fencing materials are wrought iron, fieldstone, steel and aluminum.

Animal Control

If you plan on using the fence as a way to control your animals, choose materials that your dogs, goats or other animals will not knock or jump over. For example, mesh wire or electric fences are often ideal for keeping in livestock. For smaller farm animals like goats and chickens, a fence made from welded wire panels or woven wire should keep them contained in their yard sufficiently.

If you need to keep your large dogs contained in your yard, invest in a durable fence material. Chain-line with privacy slats, wood and wrought iron with a bottom barrier are effective for preventing dogs from escaping.

Climate

Choose fencing that will hold up well in the local climate. Materials like vinyl and powder-coated metal tolerate high humidity and rain. Composite and stone are often ideal for hot and dry climates.

Chain link and masonry fences often hold up well in high winds. If you live in an area that gets a lot of snow, consider using coated metal fencing that will tolerate freeze-thaw cycles.

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