Traditionally, timber is the material most often used in fencing. Whilst wooden fencing continues to rein as the number one solution and has been around for decades, two questions remains:

What makes this type of fence so popular and what are the pros and cons? Here’s a quick 5 minute read to help you determine the worth of this external property maintenance. 

Pros of Timber Fencing:

Visually Pleasing

There’s nothing worse than a beautifully maintained garden, preserved with countless variations of flowers and plants being undermined by an ugly fence line. With aesthetics in mind, timber fencing brings a natural touch of class to your property. This type of fencing comes in a variety of colours and offers a range of designs, complementary to your garden. 

Easy to Install

One main benefit to timber fencing is that it is incredibly easy to install. Often these panels are firmly secured by concrete posts, that allow you slide each one in and out place. Not only does this make it incredibly easy to fit into place, but also provides simple maintenance opportunities should one ever damage or require replacement. 

Affordable

Unlike concrete or metal fence posts, timber fencing is an affordable solution to protecting your property. The cost of this solution will certainly keep your bank account intact whilst serving its purpose! If concrete posts don’t fit the budget, timber fence posts will suffice and are built to last! 

Privacy and Security 

Taking pride in your home is far more than a clean kitchen and a freshly cut garden. It’s about the attention that you allocate to it, and your efforts to keep it safe and secure. Timber fencing, along with the countless benefits mentioned above will provide adequate boundaries from the pedestrians, intruders and neighbours. 

Cons of Timber Fence Installation

As with anything in life, with a list of benefits is always accompanied by a couple of drawbacks. 

Adverse Weather 

Extreme weather conditions is one potential factor implicating the durability of this type of fence - especially fence posts. Rain, wind and storms can cause discolouration and mould to the wood, subjecting you a replacement of your fence line. Whilst this may be something to consider before purchasing timber fencing, this is no alarm to panic as often, your fence will withstand bad weather for a while before this becomes a critical issue. 

Wood Rots - It’s a fact!

Unfortunately, wood is prone to rotting, with nature being the primary culprit. Whilst treatable; weather; insect attacks; fungal infestations can cause your timber fence to deteriorate over time. This is an inevitable process that eventually will require you to replace panels and posts. However, once again this is a process that occurs over a prolonged period of time, meaning your fence should survive a number of years before any trouble brews! 

To learn more about our fence installation services or for any other property maintenance enquiries, simply email us at info@jp-propertymaintenance.co.uk or call our landline on 01953 542 313.