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Perimeter Fencing & Styles

perimeter security fencing marks the boundaries of your property by enclosing it. Fencing is for security, safety, privacy or beauty and comes in many different styles. Whether you're installing a fence to keep children and pets safe, to keep others out or to enhance your landscaping, consider how the fence will function and the style of your home.

Privacy
Privacy fences can be stone, vinyl or bamboo, but the most common are wooden slats. Slats overlap or sit flush, thereby blocking the view into your yard from the outside. This type of fencing also screens out unpleasant sights and sounds that might be on the other side of your property.
Ornamental

Decorative wrought iron fencing reached its peak in the 18th centuryAs the name implies, ornamental fences are generally meant to beautify the property. These fences are usually smaller than other designs and function to mark the property and enhance the home. The white picket fence is a classic example. Spaces between the pickets and the height of the fence can be manipulated to increase security, but generally these fences are only used to mark property lines in an attractive way. Decorative wrought-iron fencing also falls into this category. Wrought-iron fencing reached the peak of its expression in the 18th century. The French Quarter of New Orleans showcases many examples.

Chain Link Fence
The familiar chain link fence is an inexpensive option that functions as a barrier to keep children and pets inside. Often used for schoolyards and kennels, the characteristic diamond pattern comes from weaving galvanized steel wire. These fences are common because they are easy to install.They are available in many colors and weave patterns.

Electric
Electric fences are relatively new additions to the fencing genre. Farmers use them to keep livestock from getting out and predators from getting in. The fences gives an electric shock to whatever tries to cross them. Cat and dog owners can use buried electric fences, sometimes called invisible fences, in conjunction with a pet collar.When the animal attempts to cross the fence, it receives a shock. The theory is that the animal learns to avoid the boundary. Above-ground, standing, electric fences are sometimes part of prisopn security.

Stone and Brick
If security, durability and beauty are your goals, consider stone or brick fences. These are more labor-intensive and costly to build, but maintenance is minimal, and the elegance of a perimeter surrounded by gorgeous field stone or river rock can't be beat. If your home is brick, installing a matching brick fence creates the ultimate in curb appeal.