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