I own a duplex in Fayetteville Arkansas and the city is buying part of my backyard to add a trail which connects to a great local park. As part of the deal, they are paying me to take some of the backyard. It's a large yard that overlooks trees and such. I thought a great value add would be to add a fence to buy units (with a divider).
I'm trying to decide what the best kind of fence would be: pine vs powder coated chain link? They are about the same cost (which surprised me) but for a rental property that is really probably mostly for pets, I'm concerned about maintenance and upkeep. Has anyone had any success of failures with picking the wrong kind of fence for their property? Any insight would be great.
I was going to suggest wood if unable to afford vinyl. I generally get 12-15 years out of a pressure treated wood fence. Consider the aesthetics, privacy and reduced contact with passers by if there are animals involved.
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Chain lasts the longest, but it seems to encourage kids to climb over. You can also see into the yard which is a massive negative for tenants. I'd spend the money on vinyl. Between it and chain, both last a long time and require little maintenance, but the vinyl looks so much better and is more functional by blocking visibility.
Chain lasts the longest, but it seems to encourage kids to climb over. You can also see into the yard which is a massive negative for tenants. I'd spend the money on vinyl. Between it and chain, both last a long time and require little maintenance, but the vinyl looks so much better and is more functional by blocking visibility.
I wasn't going to do vinyl due to weather concerns, was thinking chain link black vs pine wood!
I own a duplex in Fayetteville Arkansas and the city is buying part of my backyard to add a trail which connects to a great local park. As part of the deal, they are paying me to take some of the backyard. It's a large yard that overlooks trees and such. I thought a great value add would be to add a fence to buy units (with a divider).
I'm trying to decide what the best kind of fence would be: pine vs powder coated chain link? They are about the same cost (which surprised me) but for a rental property that is really probably mostly for pets, I'm concerned about maintenance and upkeep. Has anyone had any success of failures with picking the wrong kind of fence for their property? Any insight would be great.
Chain-linked. Plus, if needed, you can electrify it. ;'p Just kidding..
I'd also go with the chain link fence as there is less maintenance. With a wooden fence you will have to treat the wood (stain or paint). You can use metal posts with either. The chain link will give you less privacy, but if you back onto a park with trees, it will also make the backyard seem bigger and keep the views to the park.