Fencing – How it helps increase property values

Fences are structures that can be built around every kind of property – as a home owner, a fence around the yard helps to create an outdoor living area.  This space not only offers a sense of security to keep children and pets in but also opportunities to spend time outdoors.  Yards are such an integral part of the American landscape that they are considered wasted space if people cannot spend time there.

Fences and Home Improvement:

If you have a home without a fence, consider all the reasons whether it is really needed. If the main purpose is to serve a need like leaving the dog outside, then a basic chain-link fence will do quite nicely.  If the purpose is to get more privacy or to block noise, then a tall fence made of solid material is a good idea.  Most often, homeowners have a number of reasons for wanting a fence – they want to protect their pets and children and also add a decorative touch to the property.  Whatever the motivation, a fence serves a number of purposes.  The first step is to decide what type works.

Picking the materials:

A white picket fence looks very charming and adds character to a home.  But before investing in a wood fence, think of all the work that is needed. It will need to be sealed and stained on a regular basis to prevent rotting.  There are materials like vinyl, aluminum and wrought iron to choose from and these are fairly lower in maintenance needs.

If price is a factor, use different types of fencing to meet your needs.  Picket fencing in the front will add the needed touch and chain link fencing in the back yard will work quite well. It saves on labor and costs.  Landscaping plants work well in camouflaging chain link fences.

Talking to your neighbors and other homeowners will offer ideas on neighborhood’s restrictions.  In many cases, municipal building codes and covenants in neighborhoods may offer very specific guidance on how far a fence should be from the sidewalk, how to delineate property lines and also on needed permits.

To provide easy access to the backyard, plan to add at least a couple of gates alongside the Hardwick Fence Company.  Make sure that one is wide enough to accommodate equipment like lawn mowers and water hoses, not to forget garbage cans. Paving stones and decorative touches like pergolas can add beauty and value to a fence and the property.