Saturday, March 26, 2011

Orange County Fencing: Fences & Gates Buying Guide

Installing a new Orange County fence or gate around your home can bring the exterior of your home or yard to life. Furthermore doing so will increase the financial value of your home. There are a number of companies throughout Orange County that can provide you not only with the tools and materials needed to complete the job but professional assistance as well.

Before you put thought to task however, you will need to decide which type of material you want your new gate or fence to be made from and whether or not you want to buy and easy to assemble kit or have one custom made. Though the most common material for fences and gates is wood there is a number of other materials available for the construction of either one. These other materials include metal, wiring, fiberglass paneling, and even bamboo. Which one you decide to utilize will depend on your personal tastes as well as the exterior decor of your home.

When dealing with wood for Orange County fences and gates there are many different types of timber to choose from. There is of course the classic picket cut along with precut fence boards in addition to rustic split rails. Much like the selection of the material to be used in your new Orange County fence or gate, the decision you settle on will determined by your own personal tastes and the needs of your home.

If you're the type of person that has his/her mind set on using wood for a fence gate, be sure to avoid wood with defects that might compromise the structure of your new fence or gate. When looking over wood look for splits, warping and even open knots, all of which tend to degrade the quality of a fence or gate and may cause early decay. You also want to consider either painting or staining your new wood fence or gate in order to protect it from weathering.

The second most common type of Orange County fence or gate are those constructed of metal. Metal is popular because it often has an attractive finish and boasts a durability that wood is incapable of providing homeowners with. Metal fences and gates however will also need an appropriate primer and the rust resistant topcoat if a homeowner wishes to see it last for a period of decades rather than years. Moreover if you've selected a metal fence or gate you're likely going to need the assistance of a professional contractor so as to ensure that your gate is put together and installed properly.

For those individuals who want to construct their new Orange County fence or gate out of material that's durable, low maintenance, and resistant to weather, there is always the options of vinyl or composite fencing which are usually sold in preassembled panels and constructed to mimic wood fencing. There is also the option of chain-link fencing for those who find the aforementioned options unsatisfying. Though might seem plain or unattractive at first, dressed up with vines or climbing roses chain-link fencing can be quite alluring.
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