Composite fences: the look of wood with less upkeep.
Composite boards are made from wood fiber and plastic. They give you a solid privacy fence that never needs staining.
Why choose A&L Fence
- 25+ years of experience
- The owner on every job
- Posts set about 42 inches deep
- We reply within 5 minutes
Your exact price is free and in writing.
- Best for
- Privacy with very little upkeep
- Look
- Wood tones, solid boards
- Upkeep
- Rinse with a hose. No stain or paint
- Price
- Free written estimate
Composite fences
What to know about composite
What it is
Boards made from wood fiber and plastic, in wood-tone colors.
Upkeep
No staining, sealing or painting. Rinse it with a hose.
Cost
Composite usually costs more up front than wood or vinyl. Your exact price is free and in writing.
How we build
Why our fences don’t lean after the first winter
Connecticut ground freezes deep every winter and thaws every spring. That cycle pushes shallow posts up and out of line — so we dig below it.
42 in
Set by hand
Frost zone: soil freezes and heavesFrost zone
Concrete footing
Frost line · 42 in
Gravel base for drainage
Dug below the frost line
Post holes go about 42 inches deep, past the soil that freezes.
Concrete footings that shed water
Crowned at the top so rain runs off instead of pooling at the post.
Strung, leveled, measured
String lines and levels on every run, so lines stay straight and tops stay even.
Tested before we leave
Gates swing and latch, and we walk the line with you before we call it done.
Composite pricing
Free
written estimate for your yard
Your exact price is free and in writing.
Composite usually costs more up front than wood or vinyl.
Cost
What moves the price of a composite fence
Every job is different, so we give you an exact price up front, and you approve it before any work starts.
- Total length and height of the fence
- The composite product and color you choose
- The number of gates
- Posts: composite panels are heavy, so posts are set deep in concrete
- Ground conditions, which we check at your free estimate
How it works
From first call to final latch
Four simple steps, a written price before any work starts, and no surprises.
Call or request online
Tell us about your yard. We reply within 5 minutes to set a visit.
Free on-site estimate
Alexander measures, walks through options and writes your price.
Permits & dig safety
We help with town permits and call Call Before You Dig first.
Built, tested, cleaned up
Built by hand, every gate tested, the line walked with you, yard left clean.
FAQ
Composite fence questions
How is composite different from vinyl?
Both are low upkeep. Vinyl is a smooth plastic, usually white or tan. Composite is made with wood fiber, so it looks more like stained wood and comes in wood tones.
Does composite rot?
Composite does not rot the way wood does. Like any outdoor material it can weather a little in its first seasons. We will show you the maker’s information for the product you choose.
Is composite worth the extra cost?
If you want the look of wood and do not want to stain a fence every few years, it can be. We will price it next to wood and vinyl so you can compare.
Related services
Other services to compare
Privacy fences
A privacy fence blocks the view and makes your yard feel like your own again.
Vinyl fences
Vinyl fencing gives you privacy with almost no upkeep. It never needs paint or stain.
Wood fences
A real wood fence brings warmth and privacy to your yard, built by hand from cedar and pressure-treated pine.
Where we build composite fences
From New Britain across the towns below.
Free estimate
Ready for a fence that stays straight?
Tell us about your yard. Alexander will set up a visit, measure, and give you a clear written price before any work starts.
- Free written estimate
- 100% satisfaction guarantee