How do I build a cheap fence?

The cheapest styles of fences are usually chain link or rail fences. Neither offers privacy, but they can be sufficient barriers. A cheap privacy fence might be a wood fence with 4x4 posts, two or three 2x4 back rails, and 1x4 or 1x6 pickets on one side. However, this type of fence is only cheap at the outset. Once future maintenance (painting or staining and replacement of broken or rotting materials) is taken into consideration, even the most basic wood fence may not be cheap anymore. There are styles of vinyl fencing that can be relatively inexpensive, but a good quality fence is not necessarily that much more expensive. An entire backyard in a typical neighborhood can be fenced for less than the cost of a new vehicle. Consumers sometimes make the mistake of saving money upfront on a cheap fence not considering that they will have to live with their decision for many years. A wood fence typically will not make it to a decade before significant repairs will be required and a vinyl fence may prove to be much less appealing as the consumer continues to improve their property. Although a Trex fence is initially more expensive than most wood or vinyl fences it is definitely the better investment and value for the long term. Check out Trex vs Other Products for a more in-depth comparison of the different fencing materials out there.