Decorative Garden Fences
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Choosing Garden Metal Fencing For Style And Practicality
Metal fencing is chosen both for its practicality and its beauty. There are two types of garden metal fencing. The first is the utilitarian wire mesh type, such as chain-link fencing. Cheap, strong and versatile, it is sold in rolls and is erected between fence posts. It can be put up and taken down in a very short period of time, so is ideal for creating a temporary enclosure. Chain-link fences have a wide range of applications, being used in schools, sports grounds, parks and industrial areas as well as domestic gardens.
The second type of garden metal fencing is the ornamental type. This is solid and long lasting, and ranges from elaborate wrought iron designs to functional park railings. Traditionally, wrought iron fencing was built in situ and was very heavy. Today, lightweight alloy panels are used which, when painted, look just the same but are resistant to corrosion – and far easier to erect.
Decorative garden metal fencing may be erected freestanding, or fitted on top of a wall. Most people today choose the latter, both to keep costs down and because it is more in keeping with today’s modern houses and smaller front gardens. It is possible to buy matching metal fencing and driveway gates, which looks very upmarket indeed.
Many people who buy fencing from us at Wickes DIY take a tip from their local park, and combine both ornamental and chain-link fencing on their properties. Ornamental ironwork is used in areas that are on view, for example the front garden, and chain-link fencing kept for out-of-sight areas in need of a high level of security – for example, the bottom of the rear garden.
Wire fences are the ideal way to build a secure barrier against animals and other unwanted intruders, in areas where aesthetically pleasing fence panels aren’t needed. You will need to dig holes and cement the fence-posts in place, but after that it’s relatively easy. Once creepers etc start growing, the fence becomes invisible, but will offer 100% privacy and security.
Today, there are many types of chain-link fencing in various sizes and thicknesses. As well as heavy-duty galvanised, you can buy lightweight silver or synthetically-covered garden metal fencing that is attractive enough to have on show – for example, to separate off a games area or vegetable patch.
Decorative garden fencing is available in several styles, and is generally sold in 6ft lengths. The most popular height is 2 – 3ft, which is fixed to a low brick or stone wall equipped with pillars at regular intervals. However, it is possible to buy heights of 6 feet or more, with sheer railings that are impossible to scale.
If you like the idea, but not the potential hazard of spear-point railings, then buy the Kensington. Less austere than the Victorian original, it has short spears (called dog pickets) enclosed by attractive rounded arches. If you prefer a more flamboyant look, the Chelsea is an ornamental, wrought-iron style that is equally at home enclosing a garden feature as it is enclosing a front garden.
We at Wickes DIY sell these, plus many other garden metal fencing ideas, at our stores across the UK.
About the Author
Emma writes articles on Home Improvement, including tips on Metal fencing . and how to get the best out of your Wickes DIY
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