Picket Fences

February 27, 2021 3:38 pm | A1 Fence | Types of Fences

Is there any fence type more iconic than a picket fence? For years, the “white picket fence” has been used as a symbol for the American Dream. These fences have been a marker of safety, stability, security, and prosperity since the late 1800s. The word “picket” comes from the Old French word piquet, meaning “pointed stick or board.” They were once used to defend military forts. Todays picket fences are beautiful, elegant, and still offer the modern homeowner plenty of security. Are picket fences expensive? This fence style isn’t any more expensive than any of the other fence styles..

Stockade Fences

January 25, 2021 12:09 pm | A1 Fence | Types of Fences

Looking for a fence that provides both security and beauty to your back yard? A Northern White Cedar stockade-style fence may be the best option for you. These fences are difficult and treacherous to climb, provide plenty of privacy, and, when custom-created by A1 Fence, retain all of the beauty and advantages of custom-milled and cut Northern White Cedar. What is a stockade style fence? A stockade-style fence is any fence that contains the following properties: Wooden boards, placed snugly against one another so there are no gaps. Sharp, pointed tops. A continuous fence style that provides you with an..

Estate Plank Fences

December 14, 2020 3:47 pm | A1 Fence | Types of Fences

Our Estate Plank Fences are privacy fences that offer smooth, unbroken flow of wood across the line of your property. They’re some of the best fences for privacy, offering clean, tasteful lines and a perfect screen against the noise and mess of the outside world. We create each of these fences with 100% Northern White Cedar, milled a quarter inch thicker than competitor boards. Each fence is custom-designed to give you the look that matches your property to perfection. Are privacy fences good for dogs? Absolutely. We can build yours flush to the ground so your dog can’t dig under..