Durability– Wood fences may look sturdy, but with one strong winded storm, harsh winter, or overly wet spring/summer, can bring on a multitude of problems for this fence. In these instances, you can be left with a broken, leaning, or missing sections of fence until a repair can be completed.
Maintenance/Vulnerability– While these wood fences look beautiful when they are first put up, there is a lot of yearly maintenance involved to sustain a wood fence’s appearance. On the other hand, wood fences are also very susceptible to bugs like termites, and certain types of mold and rot. You will have to ensure you’re keeping a close eye on the entire length of your fence on either side to make sure these small issues don’t turn into major problems down the road.