The final addition of any classic dream home is a white picket fence. In the 1950s and 60s, residential fences were a staple of stability. Nowadays we have plenty of other additions made to homes that resemble establishment, but specifically our tastes in fences has expanded.
There are a multitude of fence styles and materials available for homeowners to match their tastes and homes. Some may prefer the durability of chain link fences, while others prefer the aesthetics of wooden fences. Regardless of your intentions or preferences, there is a fence to fit your needs.
Aluminum fences have become an increasingly popular home addition in recent years. They’re strong to endure weather conditions, or your dogs, but still act as pleasant yard decorations. What some would call a “classy” aluminum fence has the potential to offer a 65% return on investment just from its curb appeal. If you ever plan on putting your home on the market, aluminum fences may offer the functionality you desire until they add a nice to bump to the money you receive from the sale.
However, if privacy is of your main concern, a wooden fence is the best option. Experts from the United States Zoning Committee estimate that 80 to 90% of all applications for fences are to act as stockade — privacy — structures. Unlike chain link or aluminum, wooden fences have no spacing between bars. And with the average pressure treated fence post costing about $10 a piece in the United States, they may also be the cheapest option for residential fences.
Other home additions can require large teams of contractors working for weeks on building large structures. Residential fences on the other hand are quick and easy to install, cheap, and can offer a lot of character to a home. Go online to find local fence contractors near you.