Design Options for your Wood Fence
Here are 4 styles of wood fences that may suit your yard.
When it's time to select fencing for your home, you may be overwhelmed by how many types of wood fences and other options there are from which to choose. But the decision largely comes down to two considerations: Form - stylistic considerations and Function - what practical purpose.
Wood is a good choice because it is lightweight, durable and relatively inexpensive. It also offers a variety of design options, so it allows you to customize the look to suit your preferences. If you are selecting a wood fence for your home, several styles may suit your yard.
Picket Fence
Unlike a solid fence ranging from 6-7 feet tall, a picket fence is about half that size typically running between 3- 4 feet tall. Picket fences are customizable, you can create essentially any pattern you desire; It can have spear tops, flat tops or even inverted arches across the entire length of your fence. Pickets fences are generally widely spaced, not offering much privacy.
Redwood Fence with Lattice
Another decorative style would be to install lattice on top of any new redwood fence. It features thick strips of redwood placed in various directions creating crisscross, square or privacy patterns. Adding lattice to a fence can offer total privacy or help slightly obscure the view.
Shadowbox
A shadow box fence is constructed by placing the redwood fence boards at evenly spaced intervals on either side of the rails giving a mirrored appearance on both sides of the fence. This allows each neighbor to enjoy the beauty on both sides.
Spilt Rail
Spilt rail fencing adds a rustic, country look to any property, generally being used on ranches or country style homes it can also add that little bit of charm to a suburban home. A split rail fence offers the ability to keep a property feeling open and free while still announcing the property lines. There are many difference styles to choose from when installing a split rail fence so please call us today!
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