Even with the advent of vinyl fencing options, wood fences still rule the landscape throughout the York County Pennsylvania area. Known for the privacy and affordable price, many people still choose wood fences for their natural beauty.
Wood fences can be found all over the York County area. Easy to install, wood fences come in pressure treated wood varieties, or those that can be stained or painted for a customized finish. Even so, any paint or stain has to be renewed every one or two years, depending on the type of wood used.
Wood panels are also easy to repair if one becomes warped or damaged. Replace a single board or a whole section at a time with a hammer, a few nails and a weekend afternoon.
Types of Wood
Pressure treated pine and spruce are the most affordable options when it comes to wood fencing. Usually treated with insect repellent to keep termites and insects from nesting in the wood, both options require regular treatment to help them stay sturdy and beautiful despite the elements. Cedar and cypress have natural insect repellent properties and are resistant to rotting making them longer lasting (and more expensive) options than pine and spruce.
Maintenance
Regardless of the type of wood you use for your fence, it should be regularly treated with paint, stain or water repellant at least every other year. Pennsylvania's unpredictable weather patterns can cause untreated wood fences to warp, break, or look bedraggled. The idea of having to perform regular maintenance on a wood fence is enough to cause many home and property owners to move straight to vinyl. For others, the natural element a wood fence brings to a backyard space is worth a little work.
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