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