| A fence is many things. It can be an effective | | | | Interweave an electrical wire and the message |
| way to keep unwanted individuals from | | | | changes to, "Trespass at Your Own Risk." |
| trespassing on property, and at the same time, it | | | | A post and rail style is common in neighborhoods |
| can prevent small children and animals from | | | | and it does double-duty as a decorative feature |
| moving outside the boundaries of a property. A | | | | that provides the property owners with privacy. |
| fence can also be simply aesthetic, used as a way | | | | Also constructed of wood, a split-rail style is |
| to increase property values by making a visual | | | | common in areas with an abundant supply of |
| statement. | | | | timber. |
| When it comes time to select a type of fence, | | | | Besides wood and chain, a fence can be made |
| believe it or not, there is a lot to take into | | | | from other types of all-natural materials. Rocks |
| consideration. First and foremost is the purpose. | | | | stacked several feet high are regular sights out in |
| Will the structure be used as a way to provide | | | | the countryside. Thick, towering green hedges are |
| privacy? Is the structure required by local | | | | commonly seen surrounding large estates, but |
| regulations? Is it needed to restrict the | | | | look appropriate in any neighborhood. Hedges are |
| movement of livestock? Or is it strictly a | | | | very effective at providing privacy and keeping |
| decorative feature? Knowing its purpose will help | | | | trespassers out. They do require regular |
| when selecting the materials as well as the style. | | | | maintenance, though. Mounds of grass, although |
| Nothing says charm quite like a white picket-style | | | | less common, are sometimes used as fencing. |
| fence. Typically not more than three to four feet | | | | Yes, there is more to a fence than meets the |
| high, this style is primarily decorative; however it | | | | eye. Their presence or lack of can present legal |
| is effective at containing small children and animals. | | | | challenges and problems with neighbors, so choose |
| A chain-link style topped with barbed wire | | | | wisely! |
| definitely makes a statement. It says, "Keep Out!" | | | | |