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Fence Designs to Enhance Your Home

Choosing the right fence can completely change how your home looks and feels. It’s not just a property line, it’s added privacy, better security, and a big boost to curb appeal. Here are a few of the most popular fence styles to help you find the right fit for your yard and your budget.

Classic Wood Fences:

Wood is still one of the best-looking fence options out there. It brings warmth, character, and tons of flexibility. Cedar offers a natural, premium look, while pressure-treated lumber is a strong, budget-friendly choice that holds up well when it’s built and maintained properly.

Wood fences are easy to customize with different heights, board styles, and stains to match your home. Want something classic and open? Go with a picket fence. Need more privacy and a cleaner, modern feel? A solid board to board or horizontal fence is the way to go.

For better long-term value, ask about upgrading to steel or aluminum posts. Wood posts are often the first thing to twist, shift, or rot over time. Steel or aluminum post upgrades help your fence stay straighter, stronger, and longer-lasting—especially on gates and corner posts where the most stress happens.

Modern Vinyl Fences:

For a low-maintenance option, vinyl fences are gaining popularity in the Durham Region. They resist rot, insects, and weathering, eliminating the need for painting or staining. Vinyl fences come in a range of styles and colors, offering a sleek and contemporary aesthetic

Stylish Composite Fences:

Combining the beauty of wood with the durability of recycled materials, composite fences are a premium choice. They offer exceptional longevity and require minimal upkeep. Composite fences are available in various textures and colors, mimicking the look of natural wood while offering superior performance.

 

Choosing the Right Style:

  • Start with the look and feel you want in your yard. Wood is the go-to choice for most homeowners because it instantly warms up the property and you can build it to suit almost any style. Pressure-treated is the best bang for your buck, while cedar gives you a more premium, natural finish.

    Next, pick the style that matches how you live outside. Want the most privacy? Go with a full privacy fence, either classic vertical boards or a clean horizontal look. Prefer something that still feels open with a bit more design? Shadowbox gives you coverage with airflow. And if access matters, a well-built custom gate is what brings the entire fence together.

    Finally, think about long-term strength. If you want your fence to stay straight and solid for years, ask about a steel or aluminum post upgrades—especially on gate and corner posts, where fences take the most abuse. Composite/PVC is also an option if you want low maintenance, but it’s most definitely the higher-budget route.

Quality Woodworks: Your Durham Region Fence Experts:

Quality Woodworks installs custom wood fences in Oshawa and throughout the Durham Region. We’ll help you choose the right style for your yard, walk you through all options available, and build it clean and solid from the ground up.

Book a free quote and let’s get your project on the schedule.

 

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