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Fence materials range from Western Red Cedar pickets and steel or treated posts to galvanized and vinyl-coated chain link and powder-coated ornamental steel, and the material you choose drives how your fence looks, lasts, and stands up to weather. Empire Fence has built with these materials across Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma since 1955, and the questions below explain the differences, the tradeoffs, and what holds up best in our climate. Browse the answers to understand what your fence is made of before you invest in it.
What Hardware Does Empire Fence Use for Gates and Pickets?
Empire Fence uses quality, rust-resistant fasteners and hardware so your fence holds together through Oklahoma weather. On a wood fence we fasten...
What Are the Benefits of a FenceTrac Metal and Composite Fence?
A FenceTrac fence pairs a powder-coated steel frame with your choice of infill, cedar, composite, or UltraBlend Vinyl, so you get a strong,...
Are Vinyl (PVC) Fences a Good Choice?
Vinyl appeals to a lot of homeowners for its low maintenance and clean look, but traditional vinyl panels can sag, crack, or grow brittle in...
What Is the Best Fence for Oklahoma Weather?
The best fence for Oklahoma weather is one built to handle high wind, ice, and clay soil: a cedar or metal-frame fence on steel posts set in...
What Is the Best Wind-Resistant Fence?
The most wind-resistant fence pairs a style that lets air pass through, like shadow box or spaced pickets, with steel posts set in concrete. Empire...
Are Steel Posts Better Than Wood Posts?
For most fences in Oklahoma, yes. Steel posts resist the wind, rot, and clay-soil movement that loosen wood posts over time, and they may include...