Before a guest even sees your kitchen, living room, foyer, or home theatre, the first thing they notice is the fence in your front yard. There are a lot of fence designs available. Although installation can be a little complicated. Not planning ahead things can lead to delays and complications. The first thing to decide on is which fence styles will work best for your yard. Take the time to learn about fences. Understand their functionality, material used, purpose, and height. A good understanding of these attributes is essential before calling a fencing contractor. Without proper research, you may not get a fence that fits your requirements.
One of the first things to know is where to place your new fence? Are you enclosing your yard to define a property line or just to add aesthetic value? Is it for the front yard or the backyard. A front yard fence needs to give your home curb appeal and compliment its surroundings. This is more so than if the fence was for the backyard. It could be a fence for keeping pets and/or children in and protecting them against street traffic. Knowing the primary goal of your fence helps to determine what type of fence will be the most appropriate.
decorative fence designs in nice neighborhood When it comes to backyard fencing, there are many reasons to have them. Some of those reasons are the same as having a front yard fencing. Fencing can always enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space. However, they also serve other functions. Backyard fences, for example, can help keep your landscape enclosed and under control. It also separates your backyard from the neighbors, keeping things neatly separated. It also serves many of the same functions as the front yard, such as keeping children and pets safe and protected.
Fences make very nice boundaries that not only keep things in but also keep things out. It can be a burglar deterrent, however small, and also help to keep a lot of wild critters away from your house. Some fences have barbed wire on them to discourage people and animals from coming into your yard. Some fences come equipped with electric hooked to them to deliver a shock to anything that touches it. These types of fences are really good for security.
A lot of homeowners love to have friends over and eat out back on a picnic table or porch setting. Having a fence keeps people from just walking up on you while you’re entertaining. It gives you much needed privacy as well as a sense of security.
“short wood and brick fence Once you’ve nailed down the reason and purpose of your fence, your next decision is decide on its height. For a fence that just adds to the aesthetic appeal of your home, you probably only need a fence that is a couple of feet high. However, if you want privacy then you may want to add a fence that is from 5 to 7 feet high.
Before you decide on the height of your fence, check out your city codes and your home owner’s association (HOA) to see what is permitted. Some cities set the fence height cap at about 6 feet, but your HOA may have differing requirements. In fact, your HOA may require that fences in the community be of a certain color and material. So get this settled before your contractor buys any tools, fence panels, or any other materials. A fence that is mainly for cosmetic purposes does not need to be made from anything that is particularly strong. However, if privacy and security are the main objectives, then you want something sturdy that will last for years to come. Below are some of the most common materials used and their benefits:
Fencing Type by Material Wood
You can stain or paint wood to match the surrounding style. A wood fence can last as long as 15 to 20 years. Wood fences may serve as either a privacy fence or a decorative one. Why not both? There are many kinds of wood that fences can be made from including spruce, pine, redwood, and cedar. Some are even made from composite wood (recycled materials) and will have to be stained with a finish to withstand the elements. Wood fences require regular maintenance and occasional touch up to increase their longevity. When it comes to security, a wood fence is not the best choice because they can be easily broken to gain entrance into your yard.
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