An alternative to an all-wood fence is one built from composite material, taking a cue from recent trends in the deck-building
industry. The material featured in this article is
called FenceScape, and it’s actually manufactured
by Timber Tech, a popular manufacturer of composite and PVC decking. Like synthetic decking, this
composite fence material offers two major selling
points: longevity and low-maintenance.
And, the benefits of composite material don’t
end there. With its integrated color, no painting,
staining or sealing is required. Importantly, this
means no repainting or re-staining down the
road. The material won’t split, warp, crack, splinter
or succumb to termite damage. Furthermore,
FenceScape features UV-inhibiting pigments so
fading will be minimal.
The fence boards feature a natural wood pattern
along with the same versatility of design as real
wood. It works like wood, requiring no special tools
or fasteners, and the fence can follow the contour
of the terrain for safe containment of the family pet.
My FenceScape project is a 6 foot, three-rail
privacy fence running 18 panels long. It strikes a
line between three urban back yards. Each end-panel swoops to an elegant and friendly finish.
FENCESCAPE
By Mark Clement
