You’ll have to ask yourself some questions before beginning. And there are some questions you may not even know to ask. That’s why it’s imperative to have a professional to help guide you on the project.
Custom Acres would love to help you with your fence-building project! But if you’re not there just yet, here are a few things to consider while still in the fence planning stage.
To Build or to Repair
Do you have an existing fence? If so, why do you want to replace it? Custom Acres repairs fences. We also design and install them, so if you think your fence might be saveable, let us take a look.
Of course, not all fences are repairable. It will depend on the deterioration or other problems causing you to want to replace your fence, as well as the purpose of the fencing. That’s one of the reasons we use the materials that we do. They last!
What Kind of Fence Do You Want?
Fencing comes in all sorts of materials. While the traditional white picket fence remains an option, many stylish and versatile alternatives exist.
At Customer Acres, we work with vinyl fencing. Vinyl is the perfect fencing material. It is both functional and beautiful.
Vinyl fencing comes in many shapes and designs, so it will be easy to find the perfect one to go with your home.
Functionally, vinyl is strong enough (when appropriately installed) to create a formidable barrier. However, it also is not vulnerable to the elements and will last you many years with zero decay.
For maintenance, all you need for your vinyl fencing is the occasional pressure wash, and you will be good to go! Psst, good news, we do that too!
How to Build a Fence
Building a fence isn’t as straightforward as it might look. And depending on your exact locality, community and local laws may determine the fence height and distance between your home, the fence, and the road.
That’s why getting a professional to build your fence is always essential. And professional installation only becomes more important if the purpose of your fence is more than aesthetics.
What Is the Purpose of Your Fence?
Before beginning your new fence project, it’s crucial to fully understand why you’re getting fencing. Fencing serves many purposes, and yours can serve all or some of them, but it’s essential to know which are necessary before beginning the design.
Aesthetic Appeal
Aesthetic appeal is the most basic function of a fence. It’s easy to find the fence that will look good on your property while matching and/or framing its surroundings.
The beauty of your fence will also help your curb appeal and increase your home’s value if it is time to sell it. If that’s your only reason for getting a fence, you need not consider the other fencing parameters.
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
You might be crazy about your neighbors, but that doesn’t mean you want to live with them. Sometimes having a clear border between your properties can help maintain a good relationship.
Sometimes we all want a little privacy! And sometimes your neighbor’s dog like your tomatoes, or vice versa.
Borders – Keeping Your Family (Especially the Little Members) In
When you have pets and little ones, they will put your backyard to use! But the beauty of having your own yard is that it’s supposed to be a safe place to play in without you having to watch the whole time.
Having a fence ensures that your pets and kids stay within the borders of your yard and don’t venture into an unsafe area like the street or an unwelcome area like a neighbor’s flower bed.
Engarde: Keep Out!
One of the primary functions of a fence is to keep others out. Having a fence makes you feel like your home is a little bigger and a little safer. Your fence, if installed correctly, can keep out all sorts of unwanted visitors.
Naturally, fencing discourages people from walking through your yard. And it also reduces your risk of trespassers, theft, and other unsafe situations.
Fencing also keeps animals out of your yard. If you prefer an open yard, you may want to fence a part of your property, like a garden, to prevent some varmints from making off with your cukes and carrots.
Finally, fencing can also help you with invasive plants entering a neighboring property. Ivy, for example, can be pervasive, but if you have a fence in the way, you slow it from taking over your property and makes it more possible for you to catch it when it first shows up.
Fencing Design
All of the above purposes can be reasons to get a fence. And all will go into your fencing design. When we know what function it serves, we will do a better job in designing and installing your new fencing.
For example, if your fencing’s purpose is primarily to increase curb appeal, the size of the spaces within your fence won’t be relevant. If you’re trying to create privacy, you will want little to no room between slats or panels and prefer a taller fence.
Similarly, if there is only a specific part of your yard you want to protect, we can design a fence that keeps the rest of it open. Regardless of your particular needs, we will endeavor to understand them before beginning and ensure that we fully meet them.
Ready to Go?
So are you ready to build, or are you still sitting on the fence? Custom Acres is here to meet your concerns and answer any questions.
With us on your side, it won’t be long before your fencing makes you yell, “Touche!”