Homeowners hoping to install a fence have been hitting a wall. The pandemic shifted work and learning to the home front, resulting in an uptick in demand for residential fencing. …Wood is the most commonly used fencing material for residential use, according to Home Innovation Research Labs’ 2019 report on fences and landscape walls. …Ed Hudson says PVC and other plastic fence materials are growing in popularity, and the use of stone is up over the past several years but still just 2% of the market. …Overall demand for fencing is forecast to increase 3% annually through 2024 to $9 billion, with the residential market accounting for the majority of the growth, according to the Freedonia Group. …As the pandemic stretches on, so will the demand for residential fencing, says Mr. Hudson. So for now, homeowners should expect installation delays and premium pricing for wood and materials. [We respect the copyrights of the source publication – full access may require a subscription]