Cedar Fence Massachusetts - How To Choice The Ideal Fence
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You see a lot of different types of wood fence in the Boston area. Plain old cedar privacy fence is seen a lot in the suburbs; however, as you get into the city itself, you start to come across smaller yards and more distinct architecture ? so that a smorgasbord of different fence designs becomes the rule, nit the exception. In Boston proper you don’t see quite as many fences as in some other cities; Boston is the third smallest major city in the U.S.in terms of square miles, but the fifth highest in population density. However, the classic, timeless look which only wood fence can give is ideal for a city with so much history that it practically comes out of the faucets!
If you want to put up wood fence on your property, you’ll have to decide on a fence design which suits your home and your property. In suburban Boston, you can put up really any kind of fence you want; though the stockade picket fence is the most popular. Also common in suburban areas is 6′ cedar privacy fencing. Both of these fences are more commonly seen with newer construction. Older colonial homes, on the other hand, are better suited by more traditional fencing ? as are newer homes which emulate their look.
In the city proper, the choice of fencing is more of a matter of the homeowner’s preference. The front yards in the brownstones common in the city will often have short picket fences to create a barrier between homes, but not change the tight knit feeling of community that is the hallmark of Boston’s neighborhoods. Backyard Boston wood fencing, however can be of the short picket fence style common in front of homes to a the tall, basketweave privacy fences which can make a backyard a private oasis even in the most population dense urban areas.
Based on homeowners who have located Boston wood fence contractors to build their fencing, we can give you a good idea of how much you’ll pay to have a wood fence built. In the Boston area, the cost for most wood fence installation by contractors we work with is somewhere between $1,000 and $4,000, with $2,500 being the average cost with materials and labor. The job generally took a speedy two weeks, with four weeks being the slowest and eight days the fastest. Naturally, the longer the job takes, the more expensive it will tend to be.
So for you as a Greater Boston homeowner, what does all of this mean? For homeowners, it’s actually good news. The prices of Boston wood fencing are more or less consistent in the area ? so as long as you find a good contractor to work with, you can be sure of getting your money’s worth out of your wood fence. For a Boston wood fence, cedar is what you want. The hot, humid summers and harsh winters; not to mention the Nor’easters and offshore storms seen here call for durable woods. Cedar’s natural oils repel moisture, making the best choice for the sometimes harsh weather of New England.
To keep your cedar fence looking good and performing well against weather, treat it every five to ten years. It’s well worth it for a fence which can take Boston’s sometimes tough climate. Other than cedar, pressure treated wood is your next best bet. If you want that fence to last for any length of time, though, be sure to paint it. Last, before committing to any contractor to build your wood fence, look into their track record. It might take a little work, but to get a fence which can stand up to a New England winter, it’s well worth it.
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