Until recently, the fence marked the boundaries of the property. Currently, the fence serves a decorative function and protects from dust and noise. More and more often the fence is a protection of the house from prying eyes of neighbors.
When choosing the fence, it is worth to take into account its role. Is it supposed to protect privacy and ensure security or should it serve decorative function? If the fence is to protect privacy then an airtight fence with solid panels is best. If fence is supposed to have decorative function then wrought, decorative fence will be the best choice.
Traditional fence is made of metal mesh and foundation. Depending on the size of the property you should choose the material that will meet the expectations of the property owners. It is worth to choose more expensive and better material, so the fence will serve for many years of trouble-free use
Fence panel must form a coherent whole with the gate, wicket and other accessories. All elements should be made of the same or matching materials.
Fencing is a part of small architecture and that is why it should be consistent with it. A classic fence made of wood or metal panels will fit into any style of garden.
When choosing a fence you should take into account the maintenance of the fence, because it increases the total cost of the fence and requires time and attention.
In the past, fences were usually made of wood. Today, there is a wide selection of materials in stores, each with advantages and disadvantages.
Wood is one of the most popular materials used to build fences. This material requires systematic maintenance with impregnations that will protect the wood from the negative effects of changing weather conditions. Fence made of wood in shaded places has a tendency to overgrow with moss and algae. Wood is not resistant to UV rays – under their influence it loses its color.
The basis for the care of a wooden fence is its systematic impregnation with varnish, stain or enamel. When painting wooden fences, choose products designed for outdoor use
Manufacturers of nets, sections and panels cover them with a layer of powder varnish or zinc. Despite the manufacturer’s protection of metal elements of the fence, corrosion very often occurs. Unfortunately, zinc oxidizes after a few years and rust appears.
The most impressive and the most expensive are forged fences, or blacksmithing. Such a fence can be ordered according to individual preferences. Cheaper metal fences are cast iron fences, which are covered with paint or other metal. Thanks to this they do not corrode so quickly. The most popular and cheapest metal fence is mesh. It is not an impressive fence, but simple to install. The mesh is mounted on metal posts poured with concrete or embedded in a foundation.
Welded metal wire panels are becoming increasingly popular because they are rigid and have greater resistance than mesh to changing weather conditions.
Ceramic is a not-so-popular material used for fencing. A solid ceramic fence is great for keeping out prying eyes, but it only suits large properties. Clinker bricks and veneer bricks are best suited for building such fence. The fence should be protected with a suitable water-repellent preparation.
Fences made of prefabricated concrete segments are very durable and protect privacy of householders. It is very easy to build a fence from such segments. Unfortunately it is not very aesthetic.
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Most stones don’t require impregnation. Fences made of this material gain unique character in time. If the fence is made of sandstone or limestone, it should be protected with impregnation, because it quickly corrodes under the influence of water
