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SELECT YOUR MATERIALS

STEP 4

SELECT YOUR MATERIALS

STEP 4

 

Once you know what ideas you like and what your preferences are, it is important to select materials that match your budget. This section will help explain the differences between the available materials and which ones cost more than others.

This section is designed to help you compare popular material options for your project. All products have a list of pros and cons associated with use on a project and have a price scale to get a sense of the price differences between each material. Familiarizing yourself with the different materials available will help you make important decisions on the design and budget of your fence. Note that there may be alternative material options than the ones listed.

ProsCons
Pressure Treated Wood● Most common
● Inexpensive compared to alternatives
● Extensive design options
● Most common
● Many people have it
● Maintenance
Cedar●Looks nicer than pressure treated
● Smells good
● No preservatives in the wood
● Still requires maintenance
● More expensive than pressure treated
● Softer wood than pressure treated
Vinyl● Does not dry out or rot
● Many styles and colour options available
● Warranty
● Has potential to discolour
● More costly than wood
● Order time takes about three weeks
● Sometimes limited to 6 foot sections of fence
Aluminum● No rust
● Finished with a powder coated paint
● Long lifespan
● Looks great
● Many design options
● Easy to assemble
● Costs more than other fencing options
● Can sometimes be difficult to work with
● Shipping times can be long

Once you know what ideas you like and what your preferences are, it is important to select materials that match your budget. This section will help explain the differences between the available materials and which ones cost more than others.

This section is designed to help you compare popular material options for your project. All products have a list of pros and cons associated with use on a project and have a price scale to get a sense of the price differences between each material. Familiarizing yourself with the different materials available will help you make important decisions on the design and budget of your fence. Note that there may be alternative material options than the ones listed.

ProsCons
Pressure Treated Wood● Most common
● Inexpensive compared to alternatives
● Extensive design options
● Most common
● Many people have it
● Maintenance
Cedar●Looks nicer than pressure treated
● Smells good
● No preservatives in the wood
● Still requires maintenance
● More expensive than pressure treated
● Softer wood than pressure treated
Vinyl● Does not dry out or rot
● Many styles and colour options available
● Warranty
● Has potential to discolour
● More costly than wood
● Order time takes about three weeks
● Sometimes limited to 6 foot sections of fence
Aluminum● No rust
● Finished with a powder coated paint
● Long lifespan
● Looks great
● Many design options
● Easy to assemble
● Costs more than other fencing options
● Can sometimes be difficult to work with
● Shipping times can be long