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In most cases a fence will mark an internal or external boundary of some kind; it may act merely as marker or be used for total or partial privacy. There are several consideration to take into account before you choose a fence for your home.

An important factor could be security: is the fence to keep out intruders or keep children and animails in or out? If your house is on an exposed site, you will have to consider wind resistance; choose a fence with medium or low wind resistance since a solied barrier could create sufficient turbulance to damage plants or be completely blown over. Consider the aspect of light transmission, a fence may cast shadows on your plants, especially if it is built on the south side of a small garden, even a low fence can cast considerable shadow, especially in winter. You must consider the appearance of the fence, especially in suburban areas. The fence may only need to be temporary until a hedge has grown or you could use a wire fence and let the hedge grow over it, or the sole purpose of fence may be to support climbing plants. The most important factor in your decision is to ensure the fence blends in with the overall garden design and with the building it adjoins.

Timber, the traditional fencing material, is often chosen for its mellow, rustic appearance. Other materials, including metal, concrete, and plastic, can be used for fences. Posts are subject to continuous damp conditions below and above ground. It is very important to choose a timber which is resistant to decay, and the ideal timber in this respect is oak. Rails and boards can be made from softwood as long as you treat them correctly with preservative. Most softwood are less likely to crack or twist than hardwoods used above the ground for this purpose; Douglas fir, spruce, pine and hemlock are suitable softwoods.

Types of fencing
These is a variety of fencing available for different purposes and situations. You can either build the fence on site from timber ordered from your local timber yard or buy a fencing kit for most types of timber fences. Read the rest of this entry »