Going Green with Your Fencing

GOING GREEN WITH YOUR FENCING AN ECO-FRIENDLY HOME DOESN'T END AT YOUR FRONT DOOR • Choosing the right fencing also counts • Some materials are not sustainable and thus hurt the environment • Manufacturing requirements also count THE GOOD NEWS? BEAUTIFUL FENCES CAN FIT YOUR GREEN LIFESTYLE • Eco-friendly fences come in a variety of styles • Consider how your fence will fit into your overall design • Also consider the kind of maintenance your fence will require GREEN FENCING OPTIONS WOOD • Wood CAN be environmentally sound • Choose sustainable woods or reclaimed wood materials • Staining is a greener option than painting ► PVC • Gives the look of wood WOOD! without worries about lumber resources • Only needs to be painted once • Can include recycled materials ALUMINUM • Does not require destruction of any trees MA • No painting is needed, so there are no paint fumes PAINT • Won't rust, so fence parts are recyclable #FencingSouthFlorida INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: FENCING SOUTH FLORIDA wwW.FENCINGSOUTHFLORIDA.COM Sources: http://www.elledecor.com/home-remodeling-renovating/a1192/eco-friendly-fences-39490/ http://www.treeliving.com/green-home/home-building-improvement/eco-friendly-gates-and-fences http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/ask-pablo-whats-the-most-environmentally- friendly-way-to-paint-my-fence.html http://thegreenhome.co.uk/building-advice/eco-friendly-fencing/ http://blog.greatfence.com/eco-friendly-aluminum-fences/