Wood fence
Fences are common ways to keep noise, people or animals in or out of an area. Many fences are aesthetically pleasing, while others are simply functional. Fences are used along freeways, around yards, in commercial operations or around schools or prisons. Common fence materials are concrete, metal and wood, and can be painted or left untreated. Fencing is subject to jurisdictional approvals by government agencies and homeowner associations. Does this Spark an idea?
Masonry Fences
Masonry fences made from durable concrete blocks are common ways to fence yards, and commercial or public institutions for privacy or aesthetic reasons. Bricks can be used in conjunction with masonry blocks to add a design to the fence.
Masonry fences often are painted to match the color of the surrounding home or building. People who live in neighborhoods with homeowner's associations must get approval for the color that they use on the outside of the fence.
Masonry fences also are used to create gated communities. The fences are difficult to climb as well as durable, and they sometimes contain architectural details to break up a long expanse of masonry blocks.
Wood Fences
Many types of wood fences have been used around homes and farms, including split rail, picket and privacy fences, as well as custom fences that use wood artistically in their design. Wood fences often are treated so that they do not rot from moisture or constant sun exposure. Wood posts also can be sunk into the ground with wire strung from the posts on farms and feed lots.
Wire Fences
Wire fences are common in institutional settings where security is an issue. Wire fences include chain link fencing found around commercial operations, like lumberyards and even backyards in single-family homes. When used commercially, sometimes the chain link fences are tall and surrounded with razor wire to keep people in or out. On a smaller scale, sometimes chain link fences are placed along vegetable gardens to keep rabbits and deer from eating the garden produce.
Wire fences are common on farms with livestock. These are the least expensive way to keep farm animals from straying onto other people's property or onto dangerous roads. Sometimes ranchers or farmers hook the fences to a source of electricity to condition the animals to stay away from the fences.
Glass Fences
Glass is the least common material used for fencing. It is often used to block winds along coastlines in hotels or restaurants and other types of residential structures. The glass fences allow people to look through them to see the views, while enjoying the security and protection from wind and potential falls. The glass fences have support beams made from metal or wood so that the panels are not excessively long, which would make them either dangerous or too expensive to manufacture.
Stone Fences
Stone fences were constructed in the past far more often than they are currently. These fences were made by gathering local field stones and using grout to keep the stones secure. Some old stone fences exist today around historical or old buildings.
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