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Cedar Fencing in Mass – A Insider’s Guide by Alan Bates
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There are a lot of different types of wood fence that you may see in the Boston area. For example, you’ll see a lot of cedar privacy fencing in suburban yards. However, in the city proper you’ll see smaller yards, more distinctive architecture and different types of fencing to mesh with these conditions. In Boston, you’ll see a little less fencing than you will in many other cities. Why? Well, while Boston has the fifth highest population density among major U.S. cities, it also is small in terms of land mass ? nearly third smallest! However, the classic and timeless look which only a wood fence can achieve lends itself perfectly to this, a city with so much history that it’s there to be found around every corner.
Once you’re ready to build a cedar fence, you need to figure out what style fits you and your neighborhood. 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 styles of fencing are often seen with new homes. 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 itself, fencing has more to do with the personal preferences of the homeowner. The brownstones seen in many neighborhoods often have low picket fences to delineate property lines while keeping the feeling of a tight knit community (a trademark of many Boston neighborhoods) intact. In backyard Boston wood fencing, though, you’ll see both the low picket fencing common to the front of homes as well as tall basketweave privacy fences which can create a private space even in the most densely populated of 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 Massachusetts the expense for most seater defense installations is between $1500 and $5,000 with $2000 being the average expense, including materials and insurance. The job generally took a speedy two weeks, with four weeks being the slowest and eight days the fastest. Of course, longer jobs usually mean it’s more expensive.
So what does all of this mean to you as a homeowner in the Grater Boston area? It’s pretty good news, as it happens. Boston wood fencing prices are consistent across the board in this area, so if you find a good contractor to build you fence and know what to ask for; you’ll get a good value for your money ? and a good wood fence. And what should you ask for? Wood which can stand up to the hot, humid summer and cold, wet winters of New England, with all of its Nor’easters and offshore storms. Cedar is the best wood to use; its natural oils repel moisture, making it a good choice for the tough weather of the Boston area.
If you want a cedar fence to stay looking its best and protected from weather damage, you should treat it every five to ten years; a small price to pay for a wood fence which looks great and will last. If you don’t use cedar, pressure treated lumber is the next best option. Be certain to sustain it if you want it to last for a long time however. Lastly, always do your research into any wood fence contractor you’re thinking of using and evaluate their track record. It may take a little of your time, but it’s well worth it for a fence which will hold up over the long run.
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