Fence Installation

Shadow box fence is a semi private fence that is made by standard privacy fence - pickets on side of the fence with spaces between each picket. A board is the placed between the pickets on the inside and outside creating a shadow effect. They are referred to as semi private because they do not offer complete privacy. When looking straight through the fence one can’t see what is on the other side but when one looks at an angle they are able to see the other side although the view is obstructed. These fences are typically 6 to 8 feet tall. To request for picket for shadow box fence contractor in Houston & Austin, Texas look at aaafencemaster.com/ for the best of the wood picket fence. AAA is a fence master that dose all kind of fences and stone walls. Also look at fencingconstruction.sitew.us/ for more info about fences in TX.

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The advantages of this kind of fence make it to be preferred to the basic privacy fence. To begin with, shadow fences are more stylish than the basic privacy fence. Unlike the basic privacy fence which looks good on one side, shadow fences look good on both the inside and outside which makes it to stand out. They are also able to withstand strong winds than average privacy fence, as it is not completely solid hence wind can pass through without putting too much stress to the fence. Average privacy fences are likely to be moved by strong winds or storms.

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One the other hand, shadow box fences have their disadvantages too. First and foremost, the fences are not completely private as one can see what’s on the other side from an angle. Shadow box is mainly from wood privacy fence which don’t have complete privacy since the fence will have gaps with time even though the gaps didn’t exist during the time the fence was built. Secondly, shadow box privacy fence requires one to have a considerable amount of additional material and requires more labor to install too.

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Getting a high quality wooden shadow box fence one has to ensure that the best quality of wood is used to make the fencing pickets. Some of the wood options are red cedar and pressure treated pine as they can withstand harsh climatic conditions hence they are unlikely to rot and are resistant to insect infestation making them more durable. However, one may opt to use other fencing materials to create a privacy fence like French goth, aluminum, vinyl and colored chain link which maybe more affordable and easy to maintain than wood.

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In conclusion, it is important to determine the pros and cons of the type of fence you would like to install. Prioritize what is more importance with the fence, whether privacy, curb appeal strength or cost associated with that particular fence. The type of fencing material one uses is also important when it comes to the maintenance and the strength of the material to withstand strong weathers.