Choosing a fence comes down to four things: what it needs to do (privacy, pets, pool, looks), how much upkeep you’ll accept, what your township allows where it will stand, and budget. Start with a material, then pick a style.
Wood fences
Warm, classic and easy to customize. Cedar or pressure-treated pine in privacy, picket and horizontal styles.
Learn more →Vinyl fences
Low maintenance and clean-looking for decades. Privacy, semi-privacy and picket in several colors.
Learn more →Aluminum fences
Wrought-iron look, no rust. Ideal for pools, front yards and yards that slope.
Learn more →Chain link fences
The most affordable way to enclose a big yard or secure a property. Galvanized or black-coated.
Learn more →Composite fences
Wood looks with almost no upkeep. The premium privacy option.
Learn more →Split rail & farm fences
Rustic, open and affordable for long runs. Add welded wire to keep pets in.
Learn more →Pool fences
Barriers built to Pennsylvania pool code.
Learn more →Fence styles
| Style | What it’s good for |
|---|---|
| Privacy | Solid boards or panels, usually 6 ft, for a backyard nobody can see into. Check the finished-side and height rules for your township. |
| Semi-privacy | Shadowbox or spaced boards that break up the view while letting a breeze through. They’re less likely to catch the wind in a storm. |
| Horizontal | Modern horizontal slats in cedar, composite or aluminum. A popular upgrade for patios and pools. |
| Picket | The classic 3–4 ft front-yard fence in wood, vinyl or aluminum. Fits most front-yard height limits. |
| Pool | At least 48 in with self-closing, self-latching gates and gaps that pass inspection. See our pool fence guide. |
| Pet | No-dig bottoms, puppy pickets and welded wire so dogs stay put. |
| Split rail & farm | Open post-and-rail for long property lines, pastures and roadside frontage. |
| Security | Taller chain link or ornamental steel/aluminum with controlled gates for businesses and HOAs. |
Quick material comparison
| Material | Upkeep | Privacy | Front-yard friendly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood (cedar / pressure-treated) | Stain or seal every few years | Full or partial | Picket styles |
| Vinyl | Rinse occasionally | Full or partial | Picket styles |
| Aluminum | Rinse occasionally | None (open) | Yes |
| Chain link | Very low | Only with slats or plantings | Rarely |
| Composite | Very low | Full | Rear yards |
| Split rail | Low | None (open) | Yes |
Project photos
Photos from 76 Fence installations. Ask to see recent MontCo work near you at your estimate.