Snowbound white rail fence
You need to erect a fence but can’t decide what type of fencing to use. Take time to stop and consider the reasons for the fence, where it’s located and how it will affect others who will share the benefits or restrictions of your fencing. There are many fencing options available with different applications and end results. Does this Spark an idea?
Practical Fencing Applications
Chain link security fence
One of the primary considerations when you choose a fence is whether it needs to be practical or pleasing to look at. Practical fencing options might include metal chain link fencing or standing sheets of corrugated sheet metal. These types of fencing would be the right choice if you are fencing a work yard filled with equipment that needs security. Security fences should be 8 to 10 feet high with optional tops of barbed wire or coiled razor wire.
Fencing that Is Pleasing to the Eye
Traditional picket fence
If your fencing requirement will affect a residential setting you should consider the kinds of fencing that will enhance the neighborhood while fulfilling your security or privacy goals. Front yard fences that merely demarcate your property are often constructed of low wood rails or picket fencing that is pleasing to the eye. Front security fences as part of overall boundaries for major properties make good use of tall wrought iron fencing with remotely operated entry gates. Combining a low brick wall topped by pickets or decorative wrought iron is a good option for a smaller residential property.
Property Separation Fences
Wood privacy fence
We all need separation from neighboring houses in today’s compact development housing complexes. In many cases, the developer will supply separation fencing. If not, then consider concrete block walls or wood fences with panels alternating between you and the neighbors so no single party enjoys the finished side. This type of wood fencing can be 6-inch boards or 2-inch grape stakes nailed close together for maximum privacy. Finish for the fencing can be stain or paint, or it can be left unfinished to age to a natural color.
Wide Open Spaces
Country strung barbed wire
It’s still practical today. If you have range land or a large property to fence, then the clear alternative is barbed wire. It’s easy to install with staples on wooden posts set 10 to 15 feet apart. Posts can be set ahead of the wire which can be unrolled as needed and applied in single or multiple strands.
Do It Yourself or Contract
A do-it-yoursef fence project
Block or brick walls, wrought iron or chain link fencing require the skills of experienced fencing contractors. Rail fences, picket fences and a wide variety of post and board fences can be undertaken as a do-it-yourself project or shared with compatible neighbors. It is common practice for the costs on shared separation fences be shared equally with agreeable neighbors.
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