How much are wooden fence panels?

Wooden fence panels can be quite inexpensive initially. Until recently, some were as low as $100 per 6x8 panel. However, many dealers are moving away from pre-built wood panels as availability, price, and quality get progressively worse. A major consideration when looking at how much wooden fence panels are going to cost you is the long-term expectation of ongoing expense. Most wood panels will require yearly maintenance in the form of painting or staining and repairs. Wood fences are made from materials that will eventually rot, after all, so making sure they last longer will require costly upkeep. You can improve the longevity of a wooden fence panel by buying pre-stained, unassembled high-quality materials, but at some point, buying an alternative becomes the more logical choice. If you are already going to pay more than $250 for materials to make a wooden panel for example, you might as well buy a manufactured product like Trex that doesn't require painting or staining and is resistant to rot and insect damage. A 6x8 Trex fence panel retails for approximately $340 per panel and includes all the materials you need to build an entire section other than posts and caps. Over the lifespan of your wood fence spent painting and replacing a few broken posts or pickets, Trex can actually end up being more cost effective. Visit Benefits & Virtues of Trex Fencing to better understand the overall value that Trex has to offer.