There are pros and cons of each yard fence type. Let’s take a detailed look at each one to make it easier for you to decide.

Snowy yards are a way of life for people in Calgary.

You need a fence that can stand up to the rigours of feet of snow piled up for many months of the year.

If the main purpose of your fence is to prevent drifts from piling up against your property and to avoid having to constantly shovel it away, a snow fence will help you do this.

Its main objective is to block the wind from blowing snow and, as such, it can be made from:

• Wooden slats (woven together with gauge galvanized wire)
• Plastic netting/mesh (most common as it’s light and easy to
• install)
  Trees and shrubs (natural barriers)

Wood fencing with vertical or horizontal slats remains one of the most popular choices in Calgary.

This is because of:

• The privacy that it affords a property: slats can be as high as you like, within 6’6” generally.
• Its versatility: many different heights and designs are available
• Its aesthetic appeal: its homely feel means that there should be few problems with the neighbours
• Good durability: pressure treated timber can last a long time!
  Its affordability: of course, this depends on the style of fence and quality of materials

There is one feature that sticks out about vinyl fencing: its amazing durability.

It is resistant to rot and has five times the tensile strength of wood. This makes it well-suited for the harshest of climates like in Calgary.

Other benefits of this type of yard fencing include:

• 100% recycled materials keep it easy on the environment
• It requires no chemical applications such as paint or stain
• It’s easy to clean and very little maintenance is required

The main downside of vinyl fencing is that it’s more expensive than wood to install.

Another fencing option for yards in Calgary is wrought iron fencing. This is the most ornamental option and it can be a great choice if you want to beautify your yard.

The upsides to wrought iron fencing include:

• Great strength and durability with an open-concept
• Good security – especially those with iron points at the top
• Aesthetics: it’s pleasing to the eye from the curb and for neighbours
• It can add value to a home

However, if you have a wrought iron fence you need to be prepared for a higher initial outlay. They are custom-made, for starters, the materials are more expensive and there is minimal privacy.

Chain link fencing has been used around Calgary residences and in public spaces for over a century.

The main pros of this type of fencing include:

• Low installation costs
• Ease of installation
• Excellent durability
• Its use in backyard dog runs or pens

The main downside is that chain link fencing offers little in the way of privacy. However, homeowners can add trees or shrubbery around it to achieve more privacy.

Depending on your main objectives, a farm and acreage style fence in your yard may be another option for your home.

This type of fence is extremely varied. It may be:

• A barbed-wire fence
• A high-tensile wire fence
• An electric fence
• Post and rail
• Post and plank
• Split cedar

Most farm-style fences are built for durability and must be able to withstand being open to the elements, such as strong winds, direct sunlight, snow, ice, livestock and the rest!

They are a good option especially if you keep horses or other farm animals and have a sizeable yard.

Perhaps you just need a dog kennel fence.

We Albertans love our pooches and we want to give them the exercise they need.

A dog kennel fence can help you:

• Ensure that your dog has a place to play and run
• Provide stimulation for your dog when you’re at work
• Keep your dog from ruining the rest of your yard
• Keep your dog safely without worrying about it running into the street
• Help a mother to take care of puppies

These fences are most commonly made from:

• Regular galvanized steel
• Black vinyl coated chain link
• Modular or panel fencing