Pros and Cons of Timber Garden Fencing

We know how popular timber is for garden fencing, therefore, if you need to replace your current fencing and you’re undecided as to whether timber is right for you this time round, by discussing the pros and cons, we can hopefully guide you towards a decision that’s right for you. 

Wood is popular because it’s been used for centuries and is the most sustainable material around.

Easy Install

One of the pros of timber of course is the fact that installation is relatively easy. Timber is lighter therefore making the process of installation easier and much quicker.

Aesthetics

Timber looks really good, so on an aesthetic level it’s 10 out of 10 for appearances. There’s a variety of different finishes and woods available so you can have your fences pretty much how you want them. There’s a lot of different pattern and design options as well including closeboard, trellis, panels and laps. You can paint them and finish them how you like, so you can buy your fencing unfinished without a varnish or paint, and do it yourself.

Price

Timber is affordable as opposed to the concrete versions and this will keep your costs down if you’re fencing your garden on a budget. As we’ve already seen, wood is extremely sustainable and it’s important that if you do decide on timber that you make sure the wood has been ethically sourced. It should come with an FSC certificate symbol on the wood. 

Durable

Timber can last a long time and even longer if it’s been pressure treated. This will ensure you get value for money and helps to avoid the timber from rotting and decaying. You will also find that timber gives you the ultimate privacy with higher fencing being an important option, and you can also add trellises to top off your timber fencing if you want some security.

Treated Wood

The main disadvantages of timber are that it isn’t entirely impervious to the weather, and unless it’s been treated and finished can fall foul of wind and rain. Moisture damage is the enemy of wood, and rot and mould can swiftly follow if you’re not careful. It can also discolour easily so you’d need to make sure the wood has been pressure treated, as already mentioned, so you can avoid this kind of damage.

Maintenance

As well as rot and mould, wood is susceptible to insects and warping. You would need to take this into consideration and apply treatments and keep it well maintained throughout it’s life, and that way it should last for many years.

Speak to the Garden Fencing Experts

If you have any questions about what we’ve discussed today, why not get in touch with us here at Brian’s Garden & Fencing Services. We’re always happy to help and our friendly team of experts can help you choose the best timber garden fencing for you in terms of design, style, finish and type if this is what you’re going with.