| A wooden privacy fence surrounds almost every | | | | make a strong statement with both beauty and |
| home in California. In fact, that's one of the things | | | | strictness. As a homeowner, you may appreciate |
| that differentiates a California home from a home | | | | one that surrounds your entire property (front |
| in any other state. | | | | and back yard), or just a specific portion of your |
| Introduction | | | | yard (the back yard for children as an example). |
| Without a fence, homeowners risk attracting | | | | Others opt to build a fence around a particular |
| uninvited guests (dogs, cats, etc.) and should the | | | | object on the property. For example, to prevent |
| homeowners have children, they risk wandering | | | | unnecessary drowning, some state laws require a |
| curiosities. | | | | fence around in-ground swimming pools. |
| As a prevention measure, some people attempt | | | | Application |
| to make a 'natural' fence - that is, a fence made | | | | If you're interested in a fence, first decide what |
| of bushes, flowers, rocks or trees. Although they | | | | kind you want. Don't pick the first that you think |
| can be creative, they just don't offer the privacy | | | | of unless it's one that you've been thinking about |
| or the security of an actual fence. | | | | and have wanted for some time. Take the time |
| A fence - in particular, a wood fence - encloses a | | | | to see the many options available so that you can |
| piece of property and provides both the security | | | | select a fence that fits in with the decor of your |
| and privacy that alternative solutions try to | | | | exterior and with the atmosphere of the |
| provide. Because wood fences can be built to | | | | neighborhood. You can discuss the options with |
| reach four to six feet (typical size of a human) | | | | your contractor who should be well aquatinted |
| and because their individual slats are jutted up | | | | with the many styles on the market. |
| against each other, it becomes a chore for nosey | | | | After you've selected a favorite, it's then time to |
| neighbors to see what's on the other side of | | | | discuss the property that you want enclosed and |
| them. It's also a chore for small animals and | | | | how much that's going to cost. Being an expert, |
| children to get past them! | | | | your contractor will offer suggestions regarding |
| Definition | | | | entry points and re- Landscaping (if necessary). |
| There are many different kinds of fences - each | | | | You'll also get a rough idea of how long it will take |
| offering the homeowner a unique look for the | | | | for your fence to be completed. |
| property that it surrounds. We're all familiar with | | | | Maintenance |
| the chain-link fence, but there are also wood | | | | Like everything else of any value, fences require |
| Fences, wrought iron fences, and even some | | | | a bit of maintenance as well. And depending upon |
| stone or brick fences. Generally, all fences are | | | | the material that your fence is made with, you |
| constructed with a main material and supporting | | | | may need to treat it annually (as with a wood |
| posts (usually made of the same material). | | | | fence), make a few minor repairs (with gates for |
| Current Usage | | | | example), or have its post re-secured (weakened |
| Fences aren't exclusive to homeowners however. | | | | from strong winds). |
| Almost any type of building can use a fence and | | | | |