The Many Faces Of A Fence

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