| There are many factors to consider when | | | | Of course these little pests could go |
| choosing your type of fence for a project. So | | | | through, under and around the fence slats, |
| you'll want to take a time to think a few | | | | but the idea is that they are detoured and go |
| things over carefully before heading out to | | | | elsewhere. |
| buy materials. | | | | |
| | | | Picket fences are often used around shrubs, |
| Appearance | | | | small gardens and yards surrounding pond |
| | | | areas. Other uses include surrounding tomato |
| Take a wood fence versus a chain link fence, | | | | and other plants. Note that a smaller version |
| for example. The wooden fence is more | | | | of a chain link fence could also help keep |
| attractive looking than a chain link fence, | | | | out unwanted animal intruders in garden |
| however, they both serve more than one | | | | areas. |
| purpose, like fences do. They both help keep | | | | |
| pets in confined areas, keep children safely | | | | More Powerful Protection |
| away from traffic or nearby wooded areas, and | | | | |
| help keep homes safe from intruders. So if | | | | For those in need of a little more |
| you're looking to improve the value and to | | | | protection, an electric fence might be in |
| enhance the appearance of your home, you may | | | | order. Similar to a barbwire fence in that it |
| prefer to opt for the wooden fence. | | | | offers more protection, an electric fence is |
| | | | also referenced as an invisible fence, since |
| Light Protection | | | | it's unseen, however, when people or animals |
| | | | trip it, they get a shock. People can learn |
| Now take a look at another type of fence, the | | | | how to cross over these, and they're |
| picket fence. Very similar to a wooden fence, | | | | generally used to stop farm and other animals |
| a picket fence is smaller in size. It is | | | | from leaving yard areas. Smaller variations |
| usually more decorative in nature, especially | | | | can be set up to secure valuable items like |
| than a chain link fence, but it does not too | | | | jewelry. |
| much in the way of protection, at least in | | | | |
| the way of human burglars. Usually only | | | | So check out the many factors to consider |
| averaging roughly three feet high, a picket | | | | when you are choosing the type of fence for |
| fence is usually used for ornamental purposes | | | | your project. Take time to think a few things |
| and for stopping small intruders, animals | | | | over before you head out to shop. |
| like rabbits, squirrels, mice and chipmunks. | | | | |