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Perimeter Fencing Options You Could Consider For Your Home

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If you are contemplating new fencing for your home, you will find that there are a myriad of options that your fencing contractor can provide you with. This can make the process of selecting one material daunting, especially for homeowners who have never had to consider perimeter fencing before. The good news is that by knowing what options are available, you can narrow down your selection depending on your preference as well as the functionality of the perimeter fencing. Here are some of the different perimeter fencing options that you could consider.

Brick perimeter fencing

This type of fencing is great for people who are looking for traditional fencing that is also sturdy. Due to the innate durability of brick fencing, it is commonly used as security fencing. A common misconception that people have is that brick fencing only comes in the traditional red colour. The truth of the matter though is that you can now get your bricks in a range of colours, thus ensuring you find a shade that will complement the current colour scheme of your home. Additionally, you can opt to integrate other fencing materials with the brick to create a unique perimeter fence.

Picket perimeter fencing

This is one of the more popular options for people looking for conventional perimeter fencing. This type of fencing comprise vertical wooden boards, which have been tapered at the top. They are installed evenly spaced to create a uniform look. There are two ways in which you can opt to have your picket fence installed by your fencing contractors. The first would be to purchase prefabricated picket fencing that comes in several sections. These are simply erected onto your yard to create the perimeter fencing. The second option wold be having your contractors build the fencing from scratch, which would require having to purchase the various materials that would be used. It should be noted that perimeter fencing is only suitable as decorative perimeter fencing as it does not provide much in terms of security.

Glass perimeter fencing

When most people think of glass fencing, they assume it is only used as pool fencing. Over the years though, more and more homeowners are looking to experiment with glass as part of their perimeter fencing as it adds a unique look to any home. The first thing to note is that the type of glass used for perimeter fencing is tempered. This means it has been toughened to endure high impact, thus will not shatter easily. Secondly, when using glass as part of perimeter fencing, it is advisable to have the glass panels set into another material such as stone, brick or concrete. This provides additional reinforcement for your fencing, without compromising on its aesthetics. 

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