10 Most Common Residential Fences

One of the great joys of being a homeowner is the opportunity to rebuild your fence once every several years. Determining which fence best suits your home stylistically and practically can be difficult. Of course, you can only do that after you’ve received approval from your homeowners’ association, which may or may not advocate one specific type of fence for all houses. If you’re given the choice, you might consider one of the 10 common residential fences listed below that are seen in neighborhoods across the country.

Wood fences:
• Picket
  Picket fences are typically four feet tall, containing small gaps between each board. These are perhaps the most aesthetically pleasing fences, though they tend to symbolize the generic style of suburbia.



• Privacy
  The best way to enclose your property and prohibit your neighbors from peaking in on your daily activities is to erect a privacy fence. Typically, it stands six-feet tall, but you might be able to build it up to eight-feet if your homeowners’ association approves.



• Lattice
  Lattice fences are semi-private, but more appealing visually than many other types of fences. They’re characterized by crisscross patterns of wood strips, forming holes that enable you to see through to the other side.



• Slat
  You’ll most commonly find slat fences in the Southwest, where they fit the scenery of the rugged terrain. Wooden slats are laid horizontally, giving the fence a distinct appearance. The only problem is that they’re usually not built high enough to keep children in or out.



• Basket weave
  Basket weave fences are appealing aesthetically and aren’t difficult to construct. In most cases, they’re installed horizontally and they can sit on sloping terrain. The amount of privacy provided by a basket weave fence ultimately depends on how high you stack it.



• Post and Rail
  Although post and rail fences are most commonly scene in rural areas, many suburbanites who own larger properties have adopted the style. They contain two to four rails, and they’re easier to build than most other types of fences.



Vinyl Fences:

• Privacy
  A vinyl privacy fence is a bit more stylish and expensive than a wood privacy fence. It can be lower maintenance and longer-lasting; you just have to hose it down every once in a while.



• Concave Picket
  Distinct from a regular wooden picket fence because of its sloped design, a vinyl concave picket fence is perfect for the front yard, where you want to be able to socialize with your neighbors. It’s typically three to four feet tall with six-inch centers from post to post.



Steel:

• Chain link
  Chain link fences are considered more economical than the alternative, although they tend to be less aesthetically pleasing. They come in many different heights, and serve to separate your property from the next person’s property while protecting children and animals from entering or leaving. They’re usually made from galvanized steel, but you can also find them in vinyl.



Iron:

• Ornamental
  Wrought iron ornamental fences offer a classic look, and you can select a unique design that matches with your home. Obviously, they won’t protect your privacy, but they will keep out unwelcome guests depending on their size.

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