About this app
To make your home more secure, increase your property value, and improve your family's privacy, few things are more effective than a high quality fence. When considering building a fence on your property, there are a variety of aesthetic, material, and functional options to choose from. Some fencing materials are more visually appealing, while others offer maximum security with minimal effort to maintain performance and appearance. Here are five types of residential fence styles, to help you make the best choice for your property.
Wood Fence
Few can argue with the natural beauty and timeless quality wood grain offers. With the right sealant or stain, homeowners can create a gorgeous fence that not only protects their yards from wandering eyes and neighborhood pests, it can also serve as a beautiful backdrop for all of your back yard landscaping efforts.
Compared to other materials, wood is by far the most visually appealing, yet also requires the most care. In general, a wooden fence will need to be carefully cleaned and re-sealed or re-stained every two to three years. Wood is also relatively inexpensive compared to most materials, allowing homeowner's on even the strictest budget to build a beautiful fence and keep their home safe.
Iron Fence
Iron is one of the strongest, most durable materials on earth. When used as a fencing material it provides a stalwart defense against threats to your home or property's security. Wrought iron is also an incredibly beautiful material, and can be sculpted to produce unique ornamental elements to portray a certain air of elegance and timeliness to your landscape design. Iron has long been in use to create beautiful fencing to protect mansions and neighborhood homes alike. While iron is easily the most durable and everlasting of fencing materials, homeowners will pay a premium for the security it provides. However, while it is the more costly choice, it is also the most likely to add incredible value to your home's property value.
Ameristar Ornamental Fence
Ameristar fencing is a particular type of material known for its enhanced aesthetic appearance as compared to other modern fence products. The fence manufacturer is known for modular products that are easy to install while maintaining incredible strength and durability. With fencing material made of steel or aluminum, an Ameristar fence offers maximum curb appeal and convenience of installation.
Chain Link Fence
Chain link is one of the most versatile types of fencing, and are optimally used when preventing small animals or unwanted persons from gaining access to your property while maintaining perfect visibility. Chain link is a low-cost material requiring very little maintenance. It is a fencing favorite among pet owners, and due to its flexible nature, it can be easily installed to enclose a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces.
Custom Gate Options
For any and all of the fence types, you have a variety of custom gate options that you can mix and match to achieve the ideal visual impact and maximum convenience for accessing the property. Custom gates help make your property far more secure by funneling visitors, whether authorized or not, to designated areas where they can be properly greeted.
Choose Your Material
Security fencing can be made of various materials, including aluminum or steel. Steel carries more strength, but is more prone to rust. Aluminum is lightweight, but is more susceptible to dents and dings. However, aluminum's lightweight characteristic allows it to handle weight balancing much better, which is great for windy areas where the fence may be prone to leaning and loosening up in the ground.
Find Your Style
Every security fence is different, in one way or another. They can almost look alike, but carry different designs within their style. For instance, you can choose a gothic-styled fencing or opt for a classical square-style fence.
