A
wooden fence emphasizes the natural character of your garden or meadow. Wooden
fencing therefore combines beautifully with these earthy tones. But which wood
is most suitable for your garden fence? And what is the use of impregnation?
Discover here all the tips, including prices and lifespan per type of wood.
Which wood for
garden fence?
The
choice of the right wood is crucial for several factors. It not only determines
the lifespan of your garden fence, but also the appearance and price of your
wooden fence. But which types are actually eligible? We can classify the wood
species in 3 categories:
Untreated softwood
Untreated
softwood comes from conifers such as the spruce and pine from northern and
central Europe. Examples of this are pine and pine.
Untreated softwood is the cheapest option, but also has the shortest lifespan.
To extend the life, the wood must be treated against moisture. In case of fence New Westminster this
is important.
Wooden garden
fence2. Impregnated softwood
By
applying an extra moisture-repellent layer, the wood is made water-repellent.
This means it lasts up to 5 times longer.
Moreover,
this way you prevent moss and algae from attacking the wood. The most efficient
and qualitative form is impregnation under pressure.
Hardwood
Hardwood
comes from deciduous trees, often from exotic regions such as South America and
Southeast Asia. These types of wood are very durable and do not need to be
treated with additional moisture protection. Well-known types of wood are
Padouk, Bankirai and Iroko . European hardwoods such as chestnut and oak have a
slightly less longevity than tropical hardwood, but are therefore also slightly
cheaper.
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Install the wooden
fence yourself
Those
who are a little handy can place their fencing themselves. Hereby we give you
some tips for a quality finish of your fence:
Set
out in advance where your fence should be with a few posts .
Add
0.5 cm to the width of your fence. This gives you extra clearance to mount the
connecting pieces and allows the wood to work in changing weather conditions.
After all, wood is and remains a natural product.
