Besides its aesthetic role, the fence must also respect some functional aspects such as property protection and durability. One of the most used materials for building a fence is wood, simply because it has an affordable price, but also because it is easy to use.
However, to make sure you have built a durable wooden fence over time, consider the following practical tips that will save you from too much maintenance work or periodic repairs:
Choose the right type of wood
The type of wood recommended for building a fence is coniferous wood, such as fir, pine or spruce, as suggested by homeguides.com. In addition, this type of wood is usually treated with a protective substance that increases its lifespan and can even last up to 30 years. Another type of wood that does not rot and is resistant is tannin wood.
In Romania, the most used tannin wood is locust, used especially for the support posts of the fence.
The first stages of construction are essential
This refers to pouring the foundation and the supporting posts. The concrete foundation has the role of fixing the entire structure of the fence as well as possible in the ground, while the supporting posts provide more resistance against strong winds.
