Adding a Picket Fence

The trusted and traditional picket fence. It's become almost a cliche when talking about fencing options for your home. But there's a reason a picket fence may be a valuable addition. Many people want the advantages of having a fence on their property without installing a large, thick, and obscuring privacy fence.

Picket fences can be for more than just show. While it's true that they are charming and ornamental, giving you a nice aesthetic wood fence around the home, they can also be functional.

The picket fence allows you to be able to look through it and allows for others to see your home and landscaping. But it can also keep children and larger pets within your boundaries. They may be able to climb under or over, but not without some difficulty. It could be the difference you need in case you have to take your eyes off them. The fence could act as enough of a barrier to prevent people from trespassing, cutting through your yard, or allowing their pets to use your yard as a toilet.

Of course, if you're worried about needing to constantly paint your fence, you can always have a vinyl picket fence installed to cut down on any maintenance requirements. If you would like to explore your options to put in a picket fence, you'll need to consider these factors:

• Board Width: how wide will all of the boards on your new fence be?
  
• Board Height: consider how high your fence will be (and consider that there may be zoning laws that affect fence heights in your neighborhood)
  
• Fence Color: white is the old standby, but you can choose from a variety of colors and stains
• Protection: spend a little extra for treated lumber to avoid problems of wear and tear from the weather
• Spacing: you should even plan out how far apart the boards on your new fence will be placed for the best look

We have a large network of fencing companies at ConstructionDeal.com so when you're ready to add a cozy picket fence to your home, stop by and find an installer for free. It'll save you time because you'll have companies call you instead of you calling them. And it will save you money because you'll have more than one fencing company bidding on the job and you can choose the best price.

Fencing Contractor Insurance

Does your fencing contractor have insurance? It's an important question because many companies and homeowners will hire a fence company to come out and install a fence on their property without the necessary liability coverage.

Most homeowners and businesses falsely believe their insurance will cover the costs if a worker is injured during the project. In all likelihood, if the fencing contractor doesn't carry the liability insurance, you will be responsible. Many states do not require insurance but it can still be a good sign of a quality fencing company if the contractor has the coverage which will protect you.

Ask for with every fence builder who bids on your job.

It's also important to have several fence companies to choose from - post your project with ConstructionDeal.com and we'll send you multiple offers to complete your fence project. It's a free process - you give us your request and sit back and wait for fence contractor to contact you! Just make sure they're following the license, insurance, and bond requirements for your state.