Question 1

Will Adding A Fence Increase Home Value ?

Accepted Answer

Installing a fence is not one of those automatic-add-home-value upgrades like manufactured stone veneer installation.
However, a new fence can increase the value of your house... if you plan it right. Consider the following questions.
1. Are nearby properties fenced?
To increase the value of your home, it’s important to blend in harmoniously with neighboring houses . Follow the majority, whether the consensus is fencing or no fencing. Take your Homeowners Association policy into account, as well.
2. What’s the purpose of the fence?
When is your fence most apt to increase home value? When it is installed tofill an obvious, practical purpose. Some examples includes providing much-needed privacy in a high-density urban area or partitioning off a safe place for children to play.
3. What type of material will you use?
Costly materials like wrought iron or redwood fencing, for example, are commonly seen as much more upscale than chain link, and therefore are more apt to increase your home value.
4. Will the fence complement your home?
It’s always wisest to install fencing (particularly in the front yard) which complements your home. Think in terms of such aspects as color, material, scale, and architectural style.
5. How much time and money will you spend maintaining it?
That fence which looks so great today could become an eyesore tomorrow – and decrease home value accordingly – unless you are willing to invest in repair, stain or paint, and perhaps an occasional pressure washing.

Question 2

How much should I pay for fence installation ?

Accepted Answer

The cost of a fence installation project currently averages$2,550. Price to install fencing is calculated by the running (linear) foot, and breaks down to approximately 50 percent material and 50 percent labor.
Estimate Your Fence Cost
Fencing materials vary widely in price. To estimate the cost for your fence, measure all four sides of your space. Total these to arrive at the number of linear feet. Then multiply your linear footage by cost per foot of the material you want, as per the following guide.
Fencing Material Cost Per Running Foot, Installed

Aluminum$20-$30 2.
Bamboo $4-$9 3.
Chain link $5-$40 4.
Composite $20-$35 5.
Steel $22-$70 6.
Vinyl$20-$25 7.
Natural wood $10-$30 or more for upscale woods or ornate style such as board-on-board 8.
Treated wood $9-$25 9.
Wrought iron $20-$35 or much more for intricate custom work
Additional Costs To Install A Fence
Your material isobviously the priciest component. However, your project might include some additional cost factors which will push the total price upward.Here are some common examples:
Land survey to determine exact location of property line
Building permit
Ground amendment such as leveling or drainage, if necessary
Access to the job site, depending both on where your home is located and whether the fence contractor will have to work around existing landscaping
Unusually long or high fence specifications
Extra components such as gates, finials and similar decorative touches, lighting, etc.

Question 3

What Type Of Fence Is Best ?

Accepted Answer

Fences are installed for many reasons: security, boundary between properties, decoration, and more. The best type of fence is really the one that best serves your purpose.
Here we look at 8 kinds of fencing and what each is suited for.
1. Aluminum
makes for a long-lasting fence, for pet enclosures, swimming pool surrounds, privacy screens, and more.
2. Bamboo
fence is lightweight and easy to reposition wherever it is needed. Utilize this material for privacy fencing.
3. Chain
link has a lot of pluses – it’s inexpensive and strong, yet does not block the view or the sunlight. It is excellent as a pool fence, an enclosure for animals, or protection for your vegetable garden.
4. Composite
is a newer type of fence material, manufactured from a blend of polymers, recycled plastic, and wood fiber. This material is quite durable and is popular for privacy and security fencing, as well as visual screening.
5. Steel
is the strongest fencing material on the market, which makes it the perfect choice for a solid security fence.
6. Vinyl
fencing is great for adding privacy or separating your backyard from your neighbor’s. It is available in kit form for simple DIY installation.
7. Wood
is a classic, used for the traditional white picket fence.It is great for privacy and decorative fencing, especially redwood, cedar, or teak. Treated wood performs a similar role at a lower price.
8. Wrought iron
adds beauty and curb appeal when used as ornamental front-yard fencing.

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