One might ask where today’s fences are to be found in their origins. Or why one fence will stand up for decades and another is sagging and faded in a matter of years. If you have any interest in some facts that could put your own property’s fence in a new light, read on.
We at Pinnacle Fencing Solutions make it our business to install and fix fences all over Phoenix, and we have been doing so since 2005. We enjoy a good conversation with homeowners who are keen to get more information, so do not hesitate to call (602)-560-8479. But before you do, we would like to put forward a few things about fencing that do not often cross people’s minds.
Fencing Is Older Than You Would Believe
You can count the fence as among the very first structures put up by man. Early communities were erecting barriers of a sort to contain their livestock and ward off predators well in advance of city walls or castles. The term “fence” is derived from “defense” after all, which is fitting given what they were made for.
There has been an element of symbolism to them in many cultures; a fence in good repair was something to be proud of, an indication of prosperity. That is no less true now. A homeowner with a sturdy, clean fence makes a statement to the neighborhood.
Materials Are Not What They Used to Be
Wooden posts and rope are a thing of the past for the most part. These days there are choices to suit every property and each has its character. In Phoenix you will come across:
- Wood for a warm, classic look
- Vinyl that will not give in to the elements
- Wrought iron for its decorative style and strength
- Chain link as a low maintenance, economical option
- Aluminum to resist rust and for being light
- Composite of blended materials for durability
Then again, our desert climate is unforgiving and one material will not act like another, so making the right choice is important in Arizona.
The Desert Sun Will Tell
Any homeowner in Phoenix would do well to remember this. With the dry heat and the kind of sun we get, a fence is under more duress here than in nearly any other part of the country. Under our summer sky a fence may not see thirty years the way it would in a milder locale.
Some learn that at their expense. You will see wood crack and warp, inferior metals lose their colour, and shoddy workmanship hastens the decline. In the Valley quality and the way it is installed are worth the cost.
More of a Fence Than Meets the Eye
To some a fence is for the pets or a bit of privacy. Yet a well put together one is hard at work in several ways:
- Warding off prying eyes from traffic and neighbours
- Making play areas and pools safer
- Keeping down the dust and blocking wind
- Lending value to the home
- Delineating your outdoor space
- For peace of mind and security
It is done without fanfare, year in and out.
Straight Is an Illusion
Try building a fence that is level and straight on an uneven lot in Arizona and you will need some skill. The soil is hard packed and rocky, a post hole is no easy dig and a little error in the depth or spacing and the line is ruined.
You cannot rush that sort of hands on knowledge. In our time in Phoenix we have put in nearly 20 years of work and have dealt with whatever the desert has to offer.
What Makes Pinnacle Fencing Solutions the Choice of Homeowners
We are licensed and insured and put a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee behind what we do. Our 4.9 star rating in more than 20 Google reviews says our Phoenix neighbours can rely on us. We are here Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm and can provide a free estimate.
If you want to put in a new fence, have an old one mended or just find out what is available, we are happy to oblige. Make a call to Pinnacle Fencing Solutions at (602)-560-8479 and let us apply our experience to your home.