Fence types

Pick the right fence for the job

Heights, lifespans and upkeep — compared straight, the way we'd explain it standing in your yard.

6-foot wood privacy fence

Wood privacy

Pressure-treated pine or cedar, 6 or 8 feet. Full privacy for backyards, pools and pets. Stain it in year one and it'll outlast the mortgage.

Black aluminum ornamental fence

Aluminum ornamental

Powder-coated panels in flat-top or spear-top, 4 to 6 feet. The pool-code favorite. Never rusts, never needs paint.

Galvanized chain link fence

Chain link

Galvanized or black vinyl-coated, 4 to 6 feet. The most fence per dollar for pets, kids and commercial lots.

Split rail fence with pasture behind

Split rail

Two- or three-rail cedar for acreage, driveways and frontage. Optional welded-wire backing keeps dogs in without hiding the view.

Side by side

FenceTypical heightLifespanUpkeepBest for
Wood privacy6–8 ft15–20 yrsStain/seal every 3–5 yrsPrivacy, pets, pools
Aluminum4–6 ft30+ yrsNonePools, curb appeal
Chain link4–6 ft20–25 yrsNonePets, budgets, commercial
Split rail3–4 ft15–20 yrsMinimalAcreage, frontage

Gates & custom work

Every fence gets at least one gate, hung on steel posts so it never sags. Double drive gates, keypad latches and custom widths are all standard requests — just tell us what needs to get through.

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