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Fence Designs, Ideas and Styles – Best Types of Fences

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A fence is one of the most important outdoor aesthetics of your home. If you have an old or outdated fence this can age your home significantly. Finding the right fence design can make the difference in selling your home, or simply making it the envy of the neighborhood.

The Best Fence Designs for your home

 

There are many different types of fences which can make it difficult when deciding which one best suits your home. Fences began as a way to separate properties, but it has evolved into an art of its own.

Below are some of the best examples of fence materials, fence costs, and different fence styles which you can replicate to update your current fence or add one to your home.

Contents

  • 1 Types of Fence Material
    • 1.1 Wood Fences
    • 1.2 Vinyl Fences
    • 1.3 Wrought Iron / Modern Steel
  • 2 Other Materials Frequently Used
    • 2.1 Aluminum
    • 2.2 Chain Link
    • 2.3 Bamboo
    • 2.4 Picket
    • 2.5 Metal
    • 2.6 Brick
    • 2.7 Glass
    • 2.8 Natural/Green
    • 2.9 Stone
  • 3 Fence Cost
  • 4 Fence Styles + Ideas
    • 4.1 Flat Top
    • 4.2 Dog Ear
    • 4.3 Lattice Top
    • 4.4 Spaced Picket
    • 4.5 Privacy
    • 4.6 Scallop
    • 4.7 Gothic
    • 4.8 Shadow Box
    • 4.9 Rail
  • 5 Not Just A Property Divide

Types of Fence Material

The top three materials for fences are:

Wood Fences

Pros

  • Can be used to create curves
  • More natural appearance
  • Can be finished with stain or paint to achieve your color of choice

Cons

  • Possibility of rot and/or problems with pests
  • Cost of lumber is increasing

Wooden Fence

Vinyl Fences

Pros

  • Can adapt to many different styles
  • Can last for 10+ years without fading, less maintenance

Cons

  • Limited colors (white, tan, dark tan)
  • For large spans, reinforcement is needed so the fence will not sag
  • Vulnerable to extreme temperatures
  • Repair costs are higher

Vinyl Fence

Wrought Iron / Modern Steel

Pros

  • With use of modern steel material is more flexible
  • Very strong material

Cons

  • Possibility of rusting if scratched

Wrought Iron Fence

Other Materials Frequently Used

Aluminum

Aluminum Fence

Chain Link

Chain Link Fence

Bamboo

Bamboo Fence

Picket

Picket Fence

Metal

Metal Fence - Corrugated Iron Fence

Brick

Brick Fence

Glass

Glass Fence

Natural/Green

Natural Fence

Stone

Stone Fence

Fence Cost

When considering the fence material you should always make sure you are aware of the costs. Like many home improvements, the costs are completely dependent on material type, amount of material needed, as well as if you will be doing this yourself or paying for installation.

Fencing is usually priced per foot or meter. Therefore, the bigger the area you want to fence, the higher the cost. Building a beautiful, well-built fence is definitely one of the harder home improvements to do on your own. Also, do not forget to calculate the cost for renting the necessary tooling before taking the leap at conquering this home improvement on your own.

The average costs for a fence is right under $3,000. Keep in mind that this average is part of a huge range depending on which material you use as well as your region, as costs will vary.

Wood: $13-$19/ft

Vinyl: $25/ft

Wrought Iron: 6’ height $22/ft ; 3’ height $14/ft

Pre-made wood panel fence with lattice

Costs for installation are also usually done per foot. There is a large range of installation costs, but the average for a six-foot high privacy backyard fence is between $7 and $15 dollars per linear foot.

There is an option now for pre-made panels which makes things a little easier, but you will pay a little bit more to have the panel already constructed.

Fence Styles + Ideas

Now that we have discussed different materials and costs of fences, you are at the fun part – the fence style. Over the years, fence designs have grown from a basic line to divide properties to an art form that is an invitation to your home.

Below are 9 fence styles to help you on your fence makeover.

Flat Top

Picket Flat Top Fence

Wooden Flat Top Fence

Dog Ear

Wooden Dog Ear Fence

Lattice Top

Lattice Top Fence

Vinyl Latice Fence

Spaced Picket

Spaced Picket Fence

Vinyl Spaced Picket Fence

Privacy

Privacy Fence

Scallop

Cedar Scalloped Fence

Scallop Fence

Gothic

Gothic Style Fence Iron

Wooden Gothic Style Fence

Shadow Box

Shadow Box Fence

Rail

Rail Fence

Not Just A Property Divide

If you want to be really daring and unique, here are some other fences ideas to spark your imagination.

Surfboard Fence

Wooden Pool Fence

Fence made of Tree Slices

Hedge Fence

Glass Pool Fence

Unique Stone Fence

Ceiling Tile Fence

Stone and Wood Panel Fence

Unique Curved Wooden Picket Fence

Unique Metal Patterned Fence

Stone and Wrought Iron Fence

Garden Fence

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