Fence style and design is an important part of planning your fence. Since your new fence will be a part of your home for a long time to come, picking a fence style you like and a design that meets your needs should be done before fence construction starts. I enjoy working with our clients in this area due to so many different options. Lets start with fence styles.
Fence styles relate to the material used and the look of the material used. Most fences are constructed of wood, vinyl, chain link, or aluminum. With each of these materials, there are almost endless possibilities of what the end product will look like. Take wood for example. Not only do you have different woods to choose from, you can also arch the top, scallop the top ( the arch goes down), dog ear, flat top, or a picture frame, just to name few. You can also choose different picket styles, widths, heights, thicknesses, and spacings. You can choose from flat top posts, french gothic posts, 4×4 or 6×6 posts, hidden posts, exposed posts, the combinations go on and on! Vinyl fencing comes in many styles as well. From privacy to garden fences, flat tops or lattice tops. Vinyl also comes in a variety of colors and textures! Chain link fencing now comes in colors also. The chain link is coated with vinyl to extend the life of the fence and to make it more attractive. Aluminum fencing, also know as ornamental fencing, also comes in a variety of styles, colors, and heights. Take your time and llok at the different fences styles and types and put together the fence you have dreamed of. I’ll post more in the future on the highlights of each fence style, but for now know you have many different options to choose from. You can also visit our website to see pictures of the different fence styles and types at www.carolinacustomfence.com.
Fence design goes hand in hand with with fence style. Fence design refers to the function of the fence, and the fence placement on the property. For example, if you need a fence for a pool, you will want to design a fence that meets pool code. You will also need to decide if it defines the pool area only, or the entire yard or property. Another example, and a popular reason to get a fence, is animal containment. If you have a small dog, you will need to design a fence he or she can not get out of. An aluminum fence with standard spaced pickets may let the dog squeeze through. A vinyl fence with a steep graded yard may leave gaps in the bottom as it steps down and the dog can go underneath. Make sure you talk with your contractor to be sure the fence you want will fit your needs.
When it comes to fence styles and design, do your homework. Look at pictures online. Visit the manufacturers websites. Discuss your wants, needs, and concerns with your contractor. Ask them for suggestions. Once your fence is complete, you will be happy you took the extra effort!
To see pictures of Fence Designs, please visit www.carolinacustomfence.com/fencephotoalbum. This page is updated regularly.
We are always happy to work with our clients. We offer free onsite consultations in the Triangle area.
Please feel free to visit our manufactures web sites
www.onlinefence.com (Master Halco) www.onguardfencesystems.com (Aluminum)
www.certainteed.com (Vinyl)
