Fencing in Barnet

Although its importance as an aspect of garden design is sometimes overlooked, fencing is an integral part of both the appearance and functionality of your garden. Garden fencing tends to differ between the front and rear of properties, with higher and more secure wood fencing generally being installed in the rear garden, while the front of the house generally features smaller and more decorative fencing. Fencing for the front of the home tends to have a low height and large spaces between the wooden slats. Additionally, it is often stained to enhance its ornamental effect. Fencing in the back garden is typically used for privacy and to maintain the boundaries of a garden, as well as to keep pets or other small animals or wildlife either in or out. For this reason, these types of fences are about 6 feet high and use wooden slats with no spaces in between. Because of the added height, these fences typically have concrete footings laid in between each section to offer security and stopping the fence from blowing over or being damaged in bad weather. Garden fencing sections are generally made of wood. The posts in between the panels are produced from either timber, stone, or concrete. More recently, fence panels have started to be made from heavily recycled and eco friendly composite materials such as recycled bamboo.