In times that we live we all want a sense of safety around our house or property so that we can avoid any intruder or completely avoid anything that bothers us. We need fencing supplies for our house so that we can build a safe haven for the people living in that house. So before you go off buy fencing supplies it is necessary to know few things. Before you even think about buying wood for fencing please do consider your neighborhood rules first as in will your neighborhood allow it or if they do then how much of the property can be fenced off.

Let’s carry on with fencing supplies.

• The first is Cedar. Now cedar is most commonly used for fencing purpose. Of course being wood it will rot but not in the way you thought. It will take its time to rot so don’t worry about it. If you wish to make it last longer then use some sort of sealant to protect it.
• In early days when vinyl was used for fencing it would become less durable in few years and would lose its shine but now many manufacturers are making some quality products that can last a lot longer. The thing with vinyl is that how thick it is the more the better. Although once installed you don’t have to worry about the maintenance.
• Then we have composite material, it is material that can withstand any type of harshness that comes from any insect and can also withstand decay and rot. If you want it to last long then you just use water on it.
• The metal bars of course the most commonly used materials for fencing. Now metal has been used for many years and a good reason behind this is its traditional look that will make you want one. Of course at one point you would see the metal going all rusty so it is important to maintain it on annual basis.
• Then we have those chain style fences, now those are something you can consider if you have a very low budget.
• Then we got those wire style fences. You would normally see it on farms to keep their cows and what not within the boundary.

We have seen many types of materials used for fencing and yet these are some common materials that any person can have within the budget he or she is looking for. You can also use motorized gates or steel gates that can give you a lot of privacy and make your house look like a fortress then again it all depends upon you that how you want it.