Wood Fencing
Western red cedar or pressure-treated pine in privacy, picket and horizontal styles.
Best for: full privacy on a budget, a natural warm look, custom styles.
Fence Materials Guide
Fence Materials, Compared Honestly
Wood, vinyl, aluminum, steel, chain link, composite and farm fencing — how each one handles privacy, weather, upkeep and budget.
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Every card rates privacy, lifespan, upkeep and cost on the same five-point scale.
Vinyl Fencing
Heavy-wall PVC panels that never need paint or stain — privacy, semi-privacy, picket and rail.
Best for: low-maintenance privacy, HOA neighborhoods, clean white or tan looks.
Aluminum Fencing
Powder-coated, rust-proof pickets that look like wrought iron without the upkeep.
Best for: pools, pets, front yards and views you don’t want to block.
Chain Link Fencing
Galvanized or black vinyl-coated fabric in residential and heavy commercial gauges.
Best for: dog runs, large yards, commercial perimeters and tight budgets.
Ornamental Steel
Welded steel and custom iron-look panels, arches, finials and statement entry gates.
Best for: estate entrances, security with style, historic neighborhoods.
Farm & Ranch
Split rail, 3- and 4-board, woven wire and high-tensile with braced wood corners.
Best for: acreage, livestock, property lines and rural driveways.
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Material Comparison Chart
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Material
Privacy
Typical lifespan
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Maintenance
Upfront cost
Best for
Wood (cedar / pine)
15–20 yrs
Stain or seal every 2–3 yrs
$$ $$
Privacy, natural look, custom styles
Vinyl (PVC)
20–30+ yrs
Rinse annually
$$$ $
Low-maintenance privacy, HOAs
Aluminum
30+ yrs
Virtually none
$$$ $
Pools, pets, front yards
Ornamental steel
30+ yrs
Touch-up coating as needed
$$$$
Estates, entries, security
Chain link
20+ yrs
Very low
$ $$$
Budget, dog runs, commercial
Composite
25+ yrs
Wash occasionally
$$$$
Modern privacy, noise, no rot
Farm & ranch
15–25 yrs
Re-tension & check posts
$ $$$
Acreage, livestock, lines
Lifespans are typical ranges and vary with climate, soil, installation and care. Cost is relative for a comparable height and length.
Style Library
Popular Fence Styles at a Glance
Board-On-Board
Overlapping boards, zero gaps.
Dog-Ear Privacy
Classic, budget-friendly privacy.
Vinyl Privacy
Solid tongue-and-groove panels.
Composite Panel
Wood look, no rot or splinters.
Arched Ornamental
Finials and rings for elegance.
Chain Link + Slats
Budget privacy for yards and lots.
Split Rail
Rustic lines for acreage and drives.
Woven Wire
Livestock-tight with braced corners.
What Affects Your Price
Eight Things That Shape Every Fence Quote
Fences are priced per linear foot plus gates. Thes
Total run length is the biggest driver — measured
Chain link and pine cost least; ornamental steel a
Taller fences need more material and deeper, large
Priced per gate; wide drive gates and automation a
Tear-out and haul-away of an existing fence, price
Grade changes add stepping, racking or retaining w
Rocky or root-heavy ground slows digging and may n
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We bring material samples, color chips and photos of local installs to every estimate — so you can decide in the light where the fence will stand.
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10-yr workmanship warranty
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