Fencing in Innerleithen

Although its value as an aspect of garden design is sometimes ignored, fencing is a vital part of both the aesthetics and functionality of your garden. Garden fencing will likely differ between the front and rear of properties, with taller and more strong timber fencing usually being installed in the rear garden, while the front of the property usually utilises smaller and more attractive 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 improve its decorative effect. Fencing in the back garden is commonly used for privacy and to protect the boundaries of a garden, as well as to keep domestic pets or other small animals or wildlife either in or out. Due to this, these kinds of fences are approximately 6 feet high and use wooden slats without gaps in between. Because of the added height, these fences usually have concrete footings laid between each section to offer stability and prevent the fence from blowing over or being damaged in poor weather. Garden fencing sections are generally made of wood. The posts in between the panels are made from either wood, stone, or concrete. Recently, fence panels have started to be made from heavily recycled and eco friendly composite materials such as recycled bamboo.