No lawn or garden can be totally complete without the proper kind of fencing to add more beauty to it. Fencing and decking can help to protect your house and garden from the effects of weathering induced erosion, trampling by pedestrians or by stray moose or deer and also helps to keep out pests from your garden or lawn. There are a wide range of fencing options today and most providers offer easy installation at your doorstep.
Types of fencing available
In Calgary Fencing is usually of the picket type, closed type or decorative in nature. Here we shall discuss the merits and demerits of all the three.
1. Picket type: This fencing is probably one of the most traditional types of fencing and also the most affordable type. As the name suggests, picket fencing comprises many pickets that are joined to one another. This type of fencing help[s bind the soil and protects it from erosion after rainfall or snow. However, picket fencing is not too useful in keeping out small pests like rodents, worms or snails that can damage your plants.
2. Closed fencing (board type): While this type of fencing is more expensive than picket fences and requires a lot more wood, it gives your garden and home more protection from pests, cold weather and strong winds that might cause damage.
3. Decorative fencing: Decorative fencing comes in a variety of wood-grain finishes and is aesthetically the best option, but this is often the most expensive of the three. Decorative fencing may also be more labor intensive to install and requires a greater degree of maintenance and looking after. However if aesthetic appeal features high on your priority list, there are a large variety of decorative fencing options. To complement your fences, the correct decking made from select preserved hardwoods is also a good option.
In most parts of Calgary and BC Fencing options are largely varied and it is important that you choose a type that is constructed to meet or exceed accepted quality standards. Good quality decks and fences require very little maintenance and repair work and are made to stand the test of time. They have greater tolerance to extreme weather conditions, termites and salt damage. Apart from the material quality, the construction and build quality also has an important role in determining longevity. Good quality fences can last up to 40 years with minimal maintenance.
It is advisable to take quotes from specialists and explore the pros and cons of the various types of fencing and decking materials available, which include, hardwood, softwood, plyboard, PVC, recycled composite wood among others. There are also a large number of customization options available to adjust the final look and feel of the finished product to suit your taste.
Author Bio:
Anastasia Lenn is a construction auditor. She takes great interest in fencing and its related process. Her writing can be found in al leading construction journals.