Fencing in Cornwall

While its value as an element of garden design is sometimes disregarded, fencing is an integral part of both the appearance and functionality of your garden. Garden fencing will likely differ between the front and back of properties, with higher and more solid wood fencing frequently being installed in the rear garden, while the front of the property generally features more compact and more decorative fencing. Fencing for the front of the home tends to have a low height and large gaps between the wooden slats. Additionally, it is often stained to enhance its ornamental effect. Fencing in the back garden is generally used for privacy and to protect the boundaries of a garden, as well as to keep pets or other small animals or wildlife either in or out. Due to this, these sorts of fences are about 6 feet high and use wooden slats with no gaps in between. Due to the additional height, these fences typically have concrete footings laid between each panel to provide stability and prevent the fence from blowing over or being broken in poor 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 of heavily recycled and sustainable composite materials such as recycled bamboo.