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Types of Fences to think about when Remodeling a House

 

When you are in the process of remodeling a house, you should think about the type of fencing that will be put up to complete the look of your house. This is a very important aspect that helps to create personal space so that children and pets can roam and play freely in a secured compound. There are different types of fences available made from different materials for various purposes. For instance, you can get fences for privacy, decoration, security, landscaping, sports, preventing snows and places with equipment that has high voltage and so forth. Some of the fences that can be used for remodeling a house include:

Natural fencing- this is something that you should really think about if you want to achieve natural beauty in the home without too many obstructions to the beautiful view. You however have to understand that it takes a lot of time to fill out as well as develop the desired shape thus you should never be in a hurry with this when remodeling a house. Natural fences can be made of biodegradable mesh where the vines are co woven in order to create a strong and solid structure. It is advisable that you keep it below 3 feet. Some of the ideal plant choices you can work with include; honeysuckle, wisteria and the empress of India “nasturtium cultivar”.

Wrought iron- this is a great example if you are looking to create a gorgeous mysterious look.  This is a type of fence that oozes elegance where it is put up. Traditionally black was the only color that was used but trends are changing nowadays where people are opting for different colors to suit their needs. Spend sometime going through the color palate before you select the type of wrought iron fence that will be used on your house to avoid any regrets,

Split rails- you should opt for this type of fencing if you are looking for a more country look when you are remodeling a house. There is a certain openness that is featured on this type of fencing that cannot be found anywhere else. It normally offers a definitive frame for the house as well as the yard making minimal use of materials. It also does not need a lot of maintenance.  For instance, if only one rail has been damaged, you will not have to take down the entire fence as it can be worked on solo. There are different types of woods that can be used for this type of fence allowing you to pick the one you prefer most.

Picket fences- these have got to be some of the most common options that people use when remodeling a house.  The reason for this could be that they are romanticized in very many paintings, books and movies. They are very attractive and at the same time highly functional. These come in a wide array of materials and you can also paint the color you deem fit when you don’t want to have the common white picket fences.