Does Composite Fencing Add Value?

Fencing your home not only improves its aesthetics but can increase your home’s value. Here in the UK, there are different fencing options you can use in your garden. Metal, bamboo, vinyl, timber and composites are some fencing material options for home garden. Composite material stands out because of its unique features. Generally, using composite decking in your home will add value to your property. But will composite fencing also add to your home’s value?

Will Composite Fencing Increase a Home Value?

Building a fence in your garden with composite fencing will increase your home’s value. Composite fencing is beautiful and will make your home and garden more appealing. Making your garden stand out against other neighbouring properties.

Suppose you are looking to sell your home; a composite fence will add value and can last for decades without replacing or painting any of its parts. Potential home buyers will prefer to purchase a house with a composite fence, knowing it will last longer and requires little maintenance.

Searching online in relation to increasing a homes value a new or upgraded fence with a well kept garden can help to increase a homes value of up to 20%, composite decking can add 5 to 10%, as for composite fencing, well truthly its still new in the market with homeowners and the data isn’t in as of yet. One thing is for sure composite fencing will increase your homes appeal which in turn increases its resell value.

If a well kept garden with design and features can add up to 20% then we estimate that composite fencing can add anywhere from 5 to 10%, due to privacy and garden design being key in the 20% increase. The article on yahoo finance advised homeowners are willing to pay extra for a well designed outdoor space with privacy, so composite fencing is only going to add to this in our view.

How Composite Fencing Increases Home Value

1 Aesthetics

Composite fencing is increasing in popularity with homeowners year on year, why? due to there many benefits, composite fencing is not only low maintenance and longer lasting but aesthetically it looks great. The colour options and new design in composite fencing, more so for us the wood grain fencing boards in grey or mixed brown colours, enhance your gardens appearance, bringing natural and modern appearance together in design.

Another aesthetic value to composite fence panels, not only are they modern yet natural in appearance, once fitted and installed, its long lasting in aesthetic value too. Any wood fence installed can equally look great, but fast forward 5 years on the brown has turn or turning to a dull grey with cracks starting to appear. Fast forward 5 years on with composite fencing, as long as its cleaned regularly they look as good as new, only fading to a lighter shade of its original colour.

Potential buyers will most definitely value your property if you use composite fencing. They will prefer the low maintenance features of composite fencing with its long lasting appearance, in turn helping to drive your properties resell value and helping your garden stand out from the others with a modern yet low maintenance gardening solution.

2 Durability

A fencing material that is more durable than other materials will have greater value. Composite fencing fits such a description. A fence made with composite fencing consists of wood fibres and recycled plastic. This combination makes the material more durable and stronger than wood, therefore a fence installed using composite materials will stand the test of time against weathering, rot, decay and even moisture.

Unlike wood, composite fencing is not susceptible to damage. It is less likely to rot or decay. Also, WPC fencing does not rust. A composite fence will last for decades. This is one reason composite fencing will add more value to your home than other fencing materials.

3 Resistant to the Weather Elements

A fencing material resistant to weathering will boost your property value. Composite fencing is a weather-resistant that will stand the test of time, composite fence panels absorb minimal moisture, moisture absorption is a key reason why your wooden fence cracks, splits and structural fails. Composite fencing doesn’t fail from these drawbacks, meaning as long as its installed correctly with gaps for expansion they will not warp or crack due to weathering.

Another issue with current wooden fencing is its colour consistency, wooden garden fencing looks great when first installed, but due to UV rays and weathering they lose there colour, looking tried and old in a short period. Composite fencing is UV resistant, although they do lose some colour, but no way near the levels of wood. These feature help your garden to be more appealing and help increase your home’s value.

4 Easy Maintenance

Maintaining a fence can be difficult, especially if made from wood. But with composite fencing, maintenance comes easy. If there is dirt on the fence, it can be removed easily with a water hose and a soft-bristle brush retaining its beauty for years.

You don’t need to keep sanding, staining, or sealing WPC like a wood fence. Its easy maintenance will save money. Another reason composite fencing is now common in many homes since it needs little maintenance.

Suppose you plan to sell your home, it will command a better price knowing you have used a material that adds value and is easy to maintain.

5 Longer Warranty

Composite fencing has a longer warranty than wood which adds value. This will increase the appeal of your home and command a higher price. Homeowners looking to add value to their homes should make use of composite fencing.

Conclusion

Does wood plastic composite (WPC) add to a home’s value? Yes, it does. It’s easy to maintain, less susceptible to damage and comes with longer limited warranties.