Frequently Asked Questions About Fences

Q: What are the building components of a wooden fence?

Q: What are some advantages to using aluminum fencing materials?

Q: What are some advantages to using vinyl fencing materials?

Q: What fencing style provides the greatest privacy?

Q: How should I prepare my property for a new fence?

Q: Are you able to create a custom fence for my home?

Q: Do you offer a warranty on your fencing?

Q: How are your gates mounted to the fencing posts?

A: What are the building components of a wooden fence?

There are many different wooden fencing styles available for your property in Atlanta. However, every wooden fence requires three basic fencing materials during its installation. They require posts, rails, and panels. Posts are vertical pieces of wood that are placed deep into the ground to provide support for other fencing components required. They can be of varying heights based on the wooden fencing style you have selected. Rails connect one fencing component to another. They are horizontal and run parallel to the ground. Rails are also the fencing component that panels are attached to. Panels on a wooden fence include wood for a lattice design or a picket fence look.

A: What are some advantages to using aluminum fencing materials?

Aluminum fencing is very popular in the Atlanta area. Aluminum fencing materials don't rust as easily as other fencing materials such as wrought-iron. Also, aluminum fencing is incredibly durable. With some gauges, it's even more weather-resistant than vinyl fencing materials. Aluminum fencing materials can be powder coated to add even extra weatherproofing strength. This type of fencing is very beautiful and functional. It can be used with our rail fencing and other custom fencing styles.

A: What are some advantages to using vinyl fencing materials?

Vinyl fencing materials are extremely weather-resistant. They don't ever fade or crack over time. Vinyl fencing is also virtually maintenance free. It's safe for the environment because it's made from high-quality PVC materials. The manufacturing process for PVC doesn't require any usage of toxic, harmful chemicals. Vinyl fencing is sometimes used as an alternative to wooden fencing because it doesn't splinter. This makes it perfect for backyards and play areas where children may be present.

A: What fencing style provides the greatest privacy?

We believe that our wooden privacy fences provide the greatest levels of privacy and security for residential, commercial, or industrial properties in the Atlanta area. Our wooden privacy fences have stockade style panels. Stockade wooden fencing provides zero space between each board. This means that nobody from outside of your property will be able to look in. Also, our wooden privacy fences are built to be tall so that it's difficult for anyone to peek or climb over them.

A: How should I prepare my property for a new fence?

Prior to having a new fence installed on your property, you should have a land surveyor come out and determine what your actual boundary lines are. They will help you to make sure that your new fence lies within your property. You should also have a utility worker come to your property to mark spots on the ground where buried wires, cables, and pipes may be. Typically, this service is free of charge to residents.

A: Are you able to create a custom fence for my home?

Yes, Mauldin & Cook Fence can create custom fencing for your residential, commercial, or industrial property in the area. If you have an idea for your custom fencing, please feel free to send us the design that you have in mind. We will work with you to create the fence of your dreams. We can offer customized fencing designs for wooden fences, ornamental fences, picket fences, privacy fences, vinyl fences, and rail fences.

A: Do you offer a warranty on your fencing?

We offer a 1 year warranty on all of our fencing in Atlanta.

A: How are your gates mounted to the fencing posts?

Mauldin & Cook Fence offers quality fencing and gate services. If you need to have a gate installed on your fence, we attach it to holes that are placed on the posts of your fence. The gate panel is slid into the openings and secured with screws.