Wood Fence

Attractive, versatile and creative a wood fence system can be an excellent choice. You can expect years of protection, privacy and value. The sheer beauty of wood is the primary reason to select it as your fencing material. A properly designed, finely crafted and skillfully installed wood fence takes on an individual quality all its own-independent of its surroundings. Matched to the style of your house and grounds, it will enhance your home's appearance and add to its value. But as with any investment, it pays to do your homework. Wood fencing comes in a wide range of qualities, colors, sizes and types. Before you buy, spend a little time getting to know what's currently available. You'll get the most value for your money. And the right fence for your needs.

Typical wood grade descriptions are:

• Clear: Its limited number of natural characteristics make it the grade to specify when you want a fence board with the highest-quality appearance. This is the most expensive of all the grades mentioned.
• Premium: (also referred to as #1 two face): The occasional small tight knot adds interest to this type of fence. This lumber is graded for the same appearance on both faces (sides) and edges.
• Select: (#1 one face): The same as premium on one face, it allows limited defect characteristics on the other face.
• Standard: Allows more appearance defects than select or premium on one graded face and limited defect characteristics on the other face.
• Standard and Better: Allows more appearance defects than select or premium on one graded face and limited defect characteristics on the other face.
• Quality: This economy grade has greater limiting characteristics and is the lowest cost. Knots that may become knotholes can be expected with this grade of product.