Choosing the Right Fencing for your Ranch

by | Mar 29, 2013 | Fencing

Texas is known widely for the amount of ranch properties. Ranches are huge part of the Texas landscape and you will see ranch fencing pretty much everywhere you drive. Many of those ranch fences are older and likely to be made from wood. They have been there for many years and withstood the harshest of summers; or they could have been installed just recently. Either way, they are a popular feature across Texas and many other States.

Owning a ranch will mean that you will need to maintain any older fencing on the property and install any new fencing that is required. Vinyl horse rail fencing Dallas is one of the most sought after type of fencing. The amount of horse ranches and working farms depend on their horse rail fencing for security and protection of their animals and livestock.

As wooden horse rail fencing can be prone to weather induced deterioration many ranch owners are no replacing their horse rail fences with PVC vinyl fencing Dallas which is far more weather resistant. As a ranch owner you will want to purchase cost effective fencing replacement and PVC is probably the most cost effective you could purchase. There is virtually no maintenance involved in installing a vinyl horse rail fence. You can opt for two rail ranch fencing, three rail ranch fencing or the large four railed ranch fencing. The four rails is obviously more sturdy and a little higher than the two and three rail versions.

Styles and Choosing

The rails can be shaped in a diamond style or a flat plank style, which run horizontally between evenly spaced posts. One other choice is the cross buck style, which has two cross rails running from opposite corners of each post to create and ‘X’ effect. These are also very sturdy and less prone to being blown down in heavy winds. However, if you are looking to buy new fencing have a look at options you can choose from before you make your decision. You may already have a set idea in mind and the limited options of horse rail fencing will make your choice easier.

There is nothing to prevent you from mixing and matches two styles. If you want to be particularly creative you could interchange a cross buck with a four rail or three rail fence piece, so there is one different every other piece. If you prefer uniformity choosing the most stylish and suitable for your specific takes and budget. Always do research before you buy anything and check out how much it will cost to install it if you hire a contractor. Some fencing requires the professional help of a fencing expert and if you want it to stand for years, having it professionally installed is important.

 

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