Garden fencing isn’t only used to provide a decorative element to this part of your home but also to offer you security. When it comes to fencing to provide security there are two kinds you can choose from. You can either opt to install wooden privacy or wrought iron fencing. In this article we look at just some of the advantages and disadvantages of installing these kinds of fencing in your garden.
Wrought Iron Fencing – In recent years we have seen an increased popularity in this kind of garden fencing. As well as helping to prevent unwanted visitors from gaining access to a garden it looks nice as well. This type of fencing does not have many decorative elements but still looks great and won’t make your garden feel too enclosed because of the gaps between the iron work.
If you are looking for garden fencing which will create a focal point then this is the one you should be considering installing. Also the great thing about this type of fencing compared to some of the others now available is that it doesn’t need as much maintenance to keep ensuring that it looks great in the future. However, you should at least each year check it and where any paint has been removed or come away treat with a anti rusting agent before repainting.
Wooden Privacy Fencing – This type of garden fencing is considerably cheaper to buy than wrought iron but unfortunately doesnt look as decorative. In fact this is utility fencing that again will prevent unwanted visitors from gaining access to your garden and home. Plus this type of fencing doesnt provide very much in the way of allowing additional natural light into your garden. Yet this type of fencing ensures that no one can easily see into your garden and into the back of your property.
Also one needs to be aware with this form of fencing it needs to be regularly maintained to keep it in good condition. You may find that each year a protective coating either wood stain or paint will need to be applied to ensure that it is well protected against the elements.
As mentioned above both of these types of garden fencing will prevent unwanted visitors including some animals from gaining access to your property. However, you need to be aware that before you install any type of fencing on your property you make sure that no planning permission is required if it goes above a certain height. Plus with the wooden type of fencing although you may be maintaining your side of the fence it doesnt mean your neighbour will as well.
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