What are types of Fence Caps

A fence is a structure outside our home that would restrict an entry at a property. This is usually made of wood, metal, or even cement. In order for the fence to look elegant and beautiful, fence caps are included. This is always seen in the fence post. These caps come in different styles, shapes and sizes which mainly depend on the type of fence constructed. There are also specific fence caps for the specific type of fence. Fence caps also serve as protection of the post from cracking, breakage and scratching.

Wooden Caps - A wooden picket fence has wooden caps on its post. In matters of wooden fence the cap gives the wooden fence the finished elegant look. Although wooden fence caps are quite simple yet they come in many different shapes like sphere, pyramid, flat top and solar powered fence caps. In installing these caps to the post, you will need nails or adhesive. However, it is highly advised to use nails in order to make the fence caps stable. Wooden caps are usually made from hard timber like cedar and redwood. Wooden caps also serve as a covering to the post in order to maintain the post durability.

• Vinyl Caps - Vinyl fences which are somehow a bit durable than wooden fences also has fence caps. Vinyl fence caps should match to the type of vinyl fence used in order to give uniformity. The caps come in many different sizes and shapes from simple to more complex. Also, some of the fence caps a vinyl post has include solar panel that would illuminate light by night time. Unlike wooden caps, vinyl caps recommend adhesive in installation. This would make the caps more steady and stable. One good thing about vinyl caps is they require less maintenance and only requires periodic painting and staining to give it a fresh look.

• Copper fence caps – Among the choices for fence caps. This is less cheap compared to other types. Above all this requires minimal maintenance. If not polished for a period of time, the caps turn to green which would somehow give an antique look.

• Glass caps – One of the most expensive fence caps. However, this would probably give the fence the elegant look you are looking for. Aside from being expensive, this requires high maintenance and is quite fragile.

• Solar caps – This caps absorbed the energy the sun is giving during daytime. These are environment friendly and are very easy to install. Although this type of fence caps requires careful maintenance. The Light Emitting Diode last for ten years, which will definitely give your money a good deal. Aside from being a decorative on fence post, it serves as lighting during night time. Installing this type of post caps is very easy because it does not require any wiring connection. They also come in different types like wood, vinyl, and glass.

Fence caps are one that would give accent to our fence. They can definitely grab the attention of a passerby. Some of this may be installed easily by you while some requires professional help.