Fences built for Ontario frost.
Cedar and pressure-treated wood, maintenance-free vinyl, ornamental iron and chain link. Whatever you pick, the posts go in below the frost line.
Compare the options.
What each fence looks like, what it needs to get through a Peterborough winter, and how much upkeep it takes. Every fence is priced per foot, in writing after a free visit.
Wood Fence
Cedar and pressure-treated wood fences for Peterborough-area yards, with every post set below the frost line. Free estimates.
Vinyl Fence
Maintenance-free vinyl privacy, picket and rail fencing for Peterborough-area homes. No painting, no staining, posts set below the frost line.
Ornamental Iron Fence
Wrought-iron style ornamental steel and aluminum fencing and gates for Peterborough-area homes, pools and businesses. Powder-coated for salt, snow and sun.
Pool Fence and Enclosure
Pool fences and enclosures built to Ontario municipal pool enclosure bylaws, in iron, vinyl, glass or chain link. Self-closing, self-latching gates.
Chain Link Fence
Galvanized and black vinyl-coated chain link for yards, dog runs, pools and commercial lots around Peterborough. Lowest cost per foot, almost no upkeep.
Privacy Fence
Wood and vinyl privacy fences for Peterborough-area backyards, built to local height rules with posts set below the frost line. Free estimates.
Commercial Fencing
Commercial chain link and ornamental fencing for lots, yards and job sites around Peterborough, with barbed wire if needed and wide drive gates.
Portable Dog Kennels and Dog Runs
Portable dog kennels and permanent dog runs installed across Peterborough and the Kawarthas, with latches dogs can't chew and edges they can't dig under.
Side by side.
| Fence | Lifespan | Upkeep |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence | 15 to 25 years with posts set below frost | Wash or stain every 2 to 4 years to keep it looking good through freeze-thaw. |
| Vinyl Fence | Decades with almost no upkeep when the posts are set below frost | A rinse with the garden hose. No painting or staining. |
| Ornamental Iron Fence | Long-lasting with very little upkeep thanks to a rust-resistant powder coat | Very little. No staining or painting. |
| Pool Fence and Enclosure | Depends on the material: iron, vinyl and chain link all last with very little upkeep | Very little. Check that gates still self-close and latch every time before opening day. |
| Chain Link Fence | Long-lasting with almost no upkeep when posts are set in concrete below frost | Almost none. No staining, no painting. |
| Privacy Fence | 15 to 25 years for wood with posts below frost; vinyl lasts decades with almost no upkeep | Wood: wash or stain every 2 to 4 years. Vinyl: a rinse with the hose. |
| Commercial Fencing | Long-lasting with almost no upkeep when posts are set in concrete below frost | Almost none for chain link. Very little for powder-coated ornamental fencing. |
| Portable Dog Kennels and Dog Runs | Long-lasting with almost no upkeep when anchored or set in concrete | Almost none. |
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Get your free on-site estimate now and have the price in writing before the ground thaws.