A fence is one of the most valuable additions you can make to a property. There are not many features you install in your home that can rival the aesthetics and utility of a good fence. Building a quality fence around your home will instantly boost the property’s value, says the MTD Management team.
That’s because a good fence will:
Improve privacy
With a privacy fence around the backyard, you can keep snoopy neighbors out of your business. Even if you don’t have this problem, installing a privacy fence will let you do stuff in your backyard you normally couldn’t.
Enhance security
The mere presence of a fence is a deterrent to criminals; it poses a psychological barrier, even if it is only decorative. Also, if there are grassy fields or forests near the home, a fence can keep out wild animals.
Make the home safer
A fence creates a safe zone around the house where kids and pets can play. With a fence around your property, there is no fear of small children wandering into the street. If you have an aggressive dog, the fence will protect passersby from it.
Make your home distinct
Fencing your home is one way to enhance its curb appeal. The fence can add flair to your landscaping. You can also use it to draw attention to your home’s style.
Help you define your property
Fencing your home will help you to establish your property lines. You can easily avoid conflicts with other homeowners and the lawsuits that often follow such disputes.
Keep out unwanted noise and sights
A privacy fence around the home is a great way to keep ugly scenes around your property home from view. If you have noisy neighbors, the fence will also keep noise intrusion to a minimum.
What type of fence should you install around your property?
Almost any type of fence you install around your property will improve its value. But some fence materials deliver more benefits than others. If you are planning to sell your home, know that one of the things potential buyers will look at before making an offer is the fence material you used.
For several homeowners, the most popular fence materials are; wood, aluminum, wrought iron, steel, composite, masonry, and vinyl. Each material has its specific advantages, but the fence material with the most overall benefit for your home is vinyl. Why is this?
The benefits of a vinyl fence
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Strength
Vinyl fences are tough; vinyl has five times the strength of wood. Vinyl is not susceptible to moisture and will not rot, blister, or peel. You can do more with a vinyl fence than you can with wood or metal. That includes installing it around a swimming pool.
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Affordability
Compared to other fencing options, vinyl is one of the most inexpensive materials you can find. A vinyl fence will cost you a lot less than a wood or metal fence. But the affordability of vinyl does not mean you will get a fence that is low quality.
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Easy to install
Another advantage of vinyl over other types of fences is the ease of installation. Unlike wood fences which require you to cut boards and install masonry or metal fences where you have to haul heavy materials, vinyl comes in prefabricated easy-to-install boards.
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Unlimited aesthetics
Vinyl fences have the widest variety of colors, shapes, textures, heights, and toppers of any fence material. Vinyl offers you the most opportunity to express your personality. It is easy to make your home distinct from neighboring homes when you install a vinyl fence.
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Vinyl is flexible
One of the best things about a vinyl fence is its flexibility. Vinyl fences offer a rare combination of strength and flexibility that enables them to withstand harsh winds without damage. A vinyl fence will resist the brute force of horses and other large animals without breaking.
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Easy to maintain
This is one of the biggest reasons to buy a vinyl fence. With vinyl, you do not have to fear rust, moisture, weather, or termite damage. A vinyl fence has the lowest long-term cost of any fence material. That adds to the general affordability of vinyl fencing.
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Privacy
Vinyl fences come as one-piece panels that eliminate spaces between the fence posts. That makes vinyl the perfect material for a privacy fence. If you are trying to build an enclosure around your swimming pool or hide a dumpster or some equipment, vinyl is the material to use.
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Vinyl lasts 20+ years
Given that it is not vulnerable to many of the issues other fence materials are susceptible to, a vinyl fence can last up to 30 years. Since vinyl fences require near-zero maintenance, you can install the fence and forget about it.
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Unrivaled warranties
Finally, because of the durability, longevity, and low maintenance of vinyl fences, many manufacturers offer a lifetime warranty on their fences. You can’t get this with any other type of fence material.
