Which fencing type is best for you

How To Choose The Right Type of Fence For Your Home

Are you searching for the best fencing options for your home? Here at Newark, Ohio Fencing Company we understand that every home owner has specific needs for their fence, so in this article we are going to rate different fencing types including wood, vinyl, chain link, wrought iron, and aluminum according to common homeowner needs (pricing, aesthetic appeal, and durability).

Wood Fencing

Pricing: (3 out of 5) Pricing on wood fences vary a lot on a multitude of factors, but this is a general price range to go off of for wood fences in Ohio:

• 4-6 foot tall privacy fence: $17 - $35 per linear foot installed
• 4-6 foot tall picket fence: $13 - $30 per linear foot installed

Make sure to note that this is not a definite range, as premium wood fences can often exceed these generalities. 
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Aesthetic Appeal: (4 out of 5) A lot of Aesthetic Appeal of the Wood Fence comes down to the contractor, yet with wood's natural look, it is hard to mess up. 
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Durability: (2 out of 5) Wood fences are quite strong and are rarely damaged by any sort of bad weather, yet wood fences will need some maintenance over the years to keep them in perfect condition. They can be expected to last over 15 years if properly built and maintained. Tip: The key to needing less maintenance long-term is to make sure your fencing contractor does a quality job staining and sealing your fence.
Key Tip: The type of wood used for the project will vary the pricing, aesthetic appeal, and durability of your fence considerably. If you would like to learn about the best wood type for you, go to our home page and scroll down to find the bit on wood fences.
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Best Used For: We recommend wood fencing for anyone looking for a classic and aesthetic privacy or picket fence. In that category, it can only be rivaled by vinyl fencing.

Vinyl Fencing

Pricing: (3 out of 5) Pricing on vinyl fences varies a lot, but this can be a guide for the general price range of vinyl fences in Ohio:

• 4-6 foot tall privacy fence: $19 - $40 per linear foot installed
• 4-6 foot tall picket fence: $16 - $35 per linear foot installed

Key Pricing Tip: Though vinyl is usually more expensive than wood up front, it often ends up costing you less because of the lack of maintenance costs.
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Aesthetic Appeal: (4 out of 5) Vinyl fencing has a very clean aesthetic look because of its constant color and texture. It is generally considered an attractive fence, with its downside being the lack of color options. Tip: It depends on the person whether they prefer the clean look of vinyl or the creative varying look of wood.
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Durability: (4 out of 5) Vinyl fences are very durable to the elements and require next to no maintenance. Vinyl fences can be expected to last for decades.
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Best Used For: We recommend vinyl fencing for anyone looking for an aesthetic and low-maintenance privacy or picket fence. 

Chain Link Fencing

Pricing: (5 out of 5) Pricing for chain link fences is generally cheap compared to  other common fencing options:​

• 4-8 foot tall security fence: $12 - $25 per linear foot installed ​

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Aesthetic Appeal: (2 out of 5) Chain Link Fences are not very aesthetic. While chain link fences are designed to be practical, they will not add beauty to your property.

Durability: (4 out of 5) Chain Link Fences are completely durable to the elements and quite durable against intruders. They can be cut through with proper tools but are a quality deterrent against unwanted visitors. Chain Link Fences can be expected to last 20+ years.

Best Used For: We recommend chain link fences as a way to protect a large area for a budget price. It is a great option for business wanting to keep their property secure. 

Iron Fencing

Pricing: (2 out of 5) Pricing on wrought iron fences vary a lot on a multitude of factors, but this is a general price range to go off of for iron fences in Ohio:

• 4-6 foot tall wrought iron fence: $20 - $35 per linear foot installed
• 4-6 foot tall picket fence: $13 - $30 per linear foot installed

Make sure to note that this is not a definite range, as premium wood fences can often exceed these generalities. 
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Aesthetic Appeal: (5 out of 5) Wrought Iron Fencing is very aesthetic. It is made of a premium material and goes well with the greenery of a garden or hedge.

Durability: (5 out of 5)  Wrought Iron Fences are extremely durable in every way. They hold up against the elements, unwanted visitors, and the test of time. Well maintained wrought iron fences can be expected to last a generation.

Best Used For: We recommend wrought iron fencing for someone willing to pay a premium price for a premium fence in its beauty and quality.

Aluminum Fencing

Pricing: (3 out of 5) Pricing on aluminum fences vary a lot on a multitude of factors, but this is a general price range to go off of for wood fences in Ohio:

• 4-6 foot tall privacy fence: $18 - $35 per linear foot installed

Similar to Vinyl Fencing, Aluminum Fencing may cost slightly more than Wood to install, but it more than makes up for it by the lack of maintenance needed.
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Aesthetic Appeal: (4 out of 5) Aluminum Fencing has a lot of the same aesthetic appeal as Wrought Iron Fencing, yet if not properly built, an aluminum fence can look somewhat cheap.

Durability: (5 out of 5) Aluminum Fences are virtually indestructible. Like most metals, they hold up well against weather and intruders. They can also be expected to last a generation.  

Best Used For: We recommend aluminum fencing for someone seeking similar qualities to a wrought iron fence but for a more budget privacy fence.

Final Thoughts

We have seen that fencing is never one size fits all. You need to work with a professional fencing contractor to design and build the custom-design fence you need. If you would like to work with a quality fencing contractor in Central Ohio check out our website at Newark, Ohio Fencing Company.
If you would like to see a more in-depth breakdown of the durability of each type of fence check out this blog post.