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19 Practical and Pretty Garden Fence Ideas

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These fences serve a purpose and beautify outdoor spaces.

By Shelby Deering

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A fence is a practical way to protect your garden from critters, but it's also a fun way to add a little personality to your house and set it apart from the other houses in the neighborhood. But depending on your needs, it can be hard to pick just the right fence. That's why we've looked all over the internet for you to find an array of gates, fences, and garden wall ideas that are inexpensive, easy to install, and provide a multitude of coverage. We hope these ideas will inspire you, as they can be a great and creative way to complement a flower bed or vegetable garden. Some fences even incorporate eye-catching materials like bamboo or lattice that will warmly welcome visitors to your plot of land (or act as a barrier to keep them out, depending on your preference).

Our goal is to put you at ease and show you how much variety exists in the world of garden fences. There's a type for every kind of architecture, and many could be considered big ideas for small backyards. Whether you're in the market for privacy or picket—or anything in between—we've got you covered with the ultimate finishing touch for your home: a fantastic fence.

Rikki Snyder

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Modern Black Fence

This black fence adds a touch of modern flair to an otherwise classic vegetable garden on a Florida horse farm. The fence and a layer of chicken wire keeps out the farm’s many, many animals—95 and counting!

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Backyard X-Scapes

Rolled Bamboo Fencing

$244 AT WAYFAIR

While you don't necessarily want bamboo growing wild in your back yard, it is beneficial as a natural means of fencing. Use it for privacy or to fence off your garden. 

Mike Garten

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Garden Fence That Doubles as a Privacy Screen

Make your fence do a little work like these Birmingham, AL, homeowners did. They hung container plants on their fence to help soften the look of the screen.

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Classic White Archway

A mix of vibrant annuals and perennials add pops of color to this old-fashioned white picket fence, complete with a lovely white archway that directs guests to the front door.

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Susan Heeger

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Overgrown Fencing

This northern California farmhouse is home to a lush and natural-looking garden. Oakland landscape designer Tod Rimrodt surrounded the wooden fence with wispy grasses and towering greens that create a backyard paradise.

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Zig-Zag Fence

When it comes to fences, you don’t always have to stick to the straight and narrow. Fences look more unique when they meander or follow a zig-zag pattern, like this fence flanked by bright-pink sedum plants.

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Charlotte Moss

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White Lattice Fence

"The hornbeam hedges line one side of the drive, while a double border acts as another screen and backdrop to the white fence along the road," designer Charlotte Moss says of the landscaping that punctuates her country garden in East Hampton, New York. "There is a feeling of anticipation mixed with invitation."

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Secret Garden Fenced Doorway

Do you remember that scene in The Secret Garden when Mary opens the door to the garden for the first time? You can re-create that feeling in your own garden with an ivy-covered fence and door. A small window allows visitors a sneak peek.

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Little Green Notebook

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Weathered White Fence

This white and well-loved gate spotted in Williamsburg, Virginia, proves that antiqued wood makes for beautiful fencing.

See more at Little Green Notebook.

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A Garden and Fence in One

We think this is a brilliant idea, especially if you’re short on space: Make your fence a part of your garden using a shelf and a lineup of small and tall container plants.

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Christopher Baker

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Wooden Fence With Metal Gate

To create visual interest, bring together wooden fencing and a metal garden gate. We think a little greenhouse is adorable in the mix, too!

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Accent Fence

Sometimes, a pint-sized portion is all you need to dress up your garden. Use an accent fence as a backdrop (and a protective shield!) for beloved perennials that line a sidewalk or pathway.

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Patterned Fence

A fence really can be a work of art, especially when it shows off a distinctive pattern and one-of-a-kind materials.

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Mikkel Vang

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Traditional Garden Fencing

You can keep your fencing totally traditional by using old-school wooden rails, a look that has withstood the test of time. This kitchen garden at a New York retreat spotlights raised garden beds edged with Belgian block stone, pairing nicely with the tried-and-true fence.

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Saw Nail & Paint

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Wire Fence

This wire fencing was purchased at a salvage shop for the low, low price of $10. In addition to having vintage appeal, the fence keeps out curious hens.

See more at Saw Nail & Paint.

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Stone, Metal, and Wood Garden Fence

A fence can contain a mix of several different materials. In fact, contrasting materials make this design look a lot more interesting.

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Gridley + Graves

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Simple Fence Design

This flourishing garden belonging to painter Donna Krakovitz is brimming with organic vegetables, poplars, herbs, and heirloom varieties—all contained within a simple yet sturdy wooden fence that’s sure to stand up to the elements.

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Natural Wood Fence

If you love reclaimed and rustic pieces for your indoor decor, why not take the look outside, too? Construct a fence for your garden using knotted logs for an all-natural feel.

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Fencing Covered in Climbing Plants

Climbing flowers are at their best when partnered with an elegant, timeless fence such as this white beauty showcasing a lattice design.

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Shelby Deering Shelby Deering is a lifestyle writer who specializes in decor, home tours, wellness, travel, vintage, and feel-good stories for national publications.

32 Best Garden Fence Ideas

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Good fences make good neighbors, as Robert Frost once wrote in his poem "Mending Wall." Fences provide both a visual and physical barrier between you and the rest of the world. There are so many wonderful decorative fence ideas out there to inspire you, no matter your goal. You may want a fence to give you some privacy so you can sit on your patio and enjoy a cup of coffee without feeling the gaze of onlookers. Or, maybe you're looking for something to highlight your gorgeous landscaping ideas, contain your pets, or keep those cute-but-pesky bunnies out of your lettuce patch.

When choosing a fence, consider the style of your house and garden. For example, a traditional picket fence looks great with a cottage-style house. One with horizontal pickets would complement an Arts and Crafts-style home. That being said, picking out a fence is truly all about what you like, because it's a personal style statement as well as a functional part of your yard. Many of these fence ideas also fall under the DIY category, so you can save money if you can construct it yourself. You'll also find inspiring ideas to dress up your existing fence, like DIY picture frame planters or a nature-inspired "bug hotel. "

To help you get started, take a look at these awesome garden fence ideas, perfect for any outdoor space.

Garden Therapy

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Woven Bamboo Trellis Fence

Weave tall bamboo poles together to create this trellis fence that's both decorative and functional. You can use it to grow peas, cucumbers, and other vine vegetables!

See more at Garden Therapy.

Remodelaholic

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DIY Wood Slat Planter Wall

Transform an unsightly concrete wall into this gorgeous wood slat fence with hanging planters. The greenery and wood tones will breathe new life into your patio area.

See more at Remodaloholic.

Centsational Style

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Mesh Fence with Summer Roses

A mesh wire fence will give you a sense of privacy while leaving the proverbial door open for a friendly chat with your neighbor. Grow some summer roses along your fence to beautify your border.

See more at Centsational Style.

Garden Therapy

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DIY Espalier Privacy Screen

Bring some privacy to your garden oasis with this tall, freestanding cedar trellis. Dress it up with some flowering vines that'll look beautiful through all four seasons.

See more at Garden Therapy.

Vintage Revivals

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Horizontal Slatted Wood Fence

A horizontal wood fence feels timeless and modern all at once. This one is built using cedar fence posts that you can buy at your local Home Depot.

See more at Vintage Revivals.

Woodshop Diaries

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Lattice Privacy Wall with Hanging Flowers

This simple privacy fence features a solid bottom half and lattice screened top half. Add cute plant pot hangers with flowers to the fence to give it a little pop of color.

See more at Woodshop Diaries.

Garden Therapy

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DIY Bug Hotel Fence Art

Add an unexpected touch with this DIY fence art featuring natural and found elements such as branches, seed heads, bamboo, and moss set in a wooden frame. It doubles as a home for beneficial insects that you actually want to have in your garden, like bees and ladybugs.

See more at Garden Therapy.

I Should Be Mopping the Floors

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DIY Tin Can Garden Fence

A chain link fence doesn't have to be an eyesore. Dress it up with colorful tin can flower pots in a cheerful polka dot print.

See more at I Should Be Mopping the Floors.

h30 Bungalow

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DIY Coastal Rope Garden Border

Give your garden a coastal feel with this easy DIY rope fence. Add a shell border and a decorative anchor for added flair.

See more at h30 Bungalow.

Garden Therapy

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Wood Fence with Picture Frame Planters

A simple wood fence is the backdrop for these unique picture frame planters. You can make them with cedar, metal fencing wire, and ornate plastic frames.

See more at Garden Therapy.

Remodelaholic

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DIY Suspended Vertical Garden

This simple vertical garden was made with 4×4 posts, some pipe, and galvanized wire. When you're done, hang metal planter buckets with different herbs in them and feast on the fruits of your labor!

See more at Remodelaholic.

Garden Therapy

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Pallet Planter Fence

A tall pallet planter can make a unique and colorful fence for your garden. This one features a stunning array of coleus, succulents, pansies, and begonias.

See more at Garden Therapy.

Kitchen Garten

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Raised Bed Fence

A roll of inexpensive wire fencing is dressed up with 1' x 4' wood trim to create this attractive fence around a raised bed garden. It's perfect for keeping those cute-but-pesky bunnies out of your veggies! This fence can be adapted to various heights.

Get the tutorial at The Kitchen Garten.

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Sand Dollar Lane

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Privacy Fence Planter

Is your backyard or deck wide open to everyone's view? Provide some much-needed privacy with this beautiful fence and planter combo.

Get the tutorial at Sand Dollar Lane.

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Hey Wanderer

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Boho-Style Fence

Update an old fence by attaching rolls of whitewashed bamboo for a beautiful, serene boho-style fence. Add lighting and other white accessories, and it's heaven! If you can't find bamboo, willow twig fence rolls will also work.

Get the tutorial at Hey Wanderer.

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Living Fence

Why not use live plantings as a fence? Here, boxwoods are trimmed to create an aesthetically-pleasing border along a walkway. It's only about a foot tall, but the design naturally keeps traffic out of the planting beds. Plantings can be trimmed to a formal hedge or left to naturalize.

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Camelot Art Creations

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Pallet Fence

This little painted fence, built from an old pallet, is more of a divider than a privacy screen. However, it provides an attractive transition from walk to garden. The planter, also made from scrap pallet wood, finishes the look.

Get the tutorial at Camelot Art Creations.

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Pretty Handy Girl

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Lattice Privacy Fence

Pre-fab sheets of square lattice are attached to pressure-treated posts to create this gorgeous fence. The design affords privacy without a feeling of being hemmed in. Create an entire row, or erect a few strategically-placed panels.

Get the tutorial at Pretty Handy Girl.

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Bower Power

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Horizontal Slat Fence

This beautiful fence has a secret: It's hiding an ugly, old chain link fence! The pre-fab panels are attached with metal brackets and cable ties. Genius!

Get the tutorial at Bower Power.

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Grandma's House DIY

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Steel Conduit Fence

This clever fence uses inexpensive steel conduit, which gives a country-modern feel. It's attached to a deck here but would work just as well as an interesting boundary fence too.

Get the tutorial at Grandma's House DIY.

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Vinyl Fence

This attractive fence is constructed from low-maintenance vinyl. While the initial cost may be higher than wood, it lasts for a long time and cleans up with a power washer. No painting required!

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Susan Handler/ Saw, Nail & Paint

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Vintage Wire Fence

A roll of vintage wire fencing, found at an architectural salvage shop, created this charming fence. It does the job of keeping the hens out of the planting beds and looks great.

Get the tutorial at Saw, Nail & Paint.

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Traditional Picket Fence

This charming wooden fence works in a variety of garden settings, such as colonial or cottage. It provides some privacy, especially with plants placed very close on either side.

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I Heart Budgets

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Simple Wooden Fence

A simple design of 1' x 6' boards topped by 2' x 4's creates privacy with clean lines. Building it yourself will save you a bundle!

Get the tutorial at I Heart Budgets.

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Blue Fox Farm

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Twig Palisade Fence

It doesn't get any thriftier than DIY-ing a palisade fence from found materials. This rustic fence would look amazing in a cottage-style garden. The fence is constructed by attaching vertical twigs to two wires strung parallel to the ground between posts. You can place the upright posts closer together if you want to use it as a barrier.

Get the tutorial at Blue Fox Farm.

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Creating Really Awesome Fun Things

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Fence with Marble Accents

Dress up a plain fence with colorful marbles. As the sun shines through, you get this pretty glowing effect that takes a fence from boring to brilliant!

Get the tutorial at Creating Really Awesome Fun Things.

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Alternating Slat Fence

Alternating sections of vertical and horizontal slats give this fence a an interesting visual effect. A light whitewash is finished with climbing vines to further soften its appearance.

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Walking on Sunshine Recipes

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Chicken Wire Fence

Chicken wire never looked so good! Attaching inexpensive chicken wire to 2' x 4's creates this sturdy enclosure to keep varmints out of your planting beds.

Get the tutorial at Walking on Sunshine Recipes.

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Blue Fox Farm

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Classic Twig Fence

Have a large area you need to border? This beautiful, rustic fence is made completely of found materials.

Get the tutorial at Blue Fox Farm.

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Bamboo Fence

Rolls of bamboo create this sturdy and inexpensive fence, great for a tropical or Zen garden. Alternately, you can hammer individual pieces of bamboo into the ground and wire it together for a DIY fence.

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types and photos of fences for a plot

A fence for a garden or a personal plot is not only an element of protection from uninvited guests, but also a great way to decorate your territory. Almost every developer strives to create a fence for his country house unique and stylish, and it is not in vain that the fence will create the first impression of everything that is located behind it.

Wooden fence for the front garden

For modern gardeners and summer residents there is a huge selection of different types of fences. These are both long-established designs used by our distant ancestors, and the latest developments that allow us to combine affordability, reliability and beauty.

It is very important that the fence, in addition to fulfilling its direct duties, namely protecting the territory from criminal encroachments and animal invasions, also harmonizes with the exterior of the site and the house, complementing its design. Let's try to understand the features of the most popular fences in our time, and also find out which fence is most suitable for decorating a garden plot. All existing enclosing structures can be divided into several varieties:

In order to decide which garden fence is needed in a particular case, it is necessary to clearly understand what functions will be assigned to it: decoration, protection, or both. Knowing this, and having an idea of ​​​​the budget, you can begin to consider various options.

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Deaf fences

threats from the outside, and is usually placed from the side of the street. Here are the most popular options for blind fences:

When choosing a building envelope for a suburban area, you need to know that the height of the fences is regulated by building codes and regulations, according to which fences above one and a half meters cannot be installed on the border between neighboring areas. As for the street side, here the developer is free to do what he has in mind. The only thing that needs to be foreseen is the distance from the fence to the main building. Fire safety requirements establish a distance of at least three meters from the house to the fence, for the unhindered passage of fire equipment to extinguish the fire.

An example of the height of a metal fence

In addition, according to SNiP 30-01-97, fences between adjacent areas must be made of a material that transmits light, for example, a fence made of chain-link mesh or a wooden lattice. All due to the fact that solid fences can create a shadow for the neighbor's garden and adversely affect the crop.

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Combined fences

This type of fence can be made to save materials or to make the area brighter.

These fences are based on solid building materials, such as brick, while the distance between the posts is made of cheaper materials, such as picket fence or chain-link mesh.

Combined fences made of bricks and profiled flooring are considered very popular. Fences made of brick pillars and forging as spans can make the site exclusive and bright, however, it should be understood that forged products are very expensive.

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Decorative fences

Judging by the name, such fences are not designed to protect the site from the penetration of strangers, and they have a completely different function - decoration. Making such fences allows you to favorably highlight any place on the site, for example, a flower bed or a front garden.

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Materials for fences

The choice of material from which the garden fence will be made affects the complexity of installation, as well as its cost. Therefore, if during construction the developer rests on a small budget, it is necessary to know the features of certain building materials, their advantages and disadvantages.

Consider them:

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Ideas for decorating a garden plot

As a decoration on a personal plot, you can build a very inexpensive, but original wicker fence with your own hands. With it, you can highlight any element on the site, for example, a flower garden or a fountain. In order to assemble such a fence, you can, in general, not spend money, the only thing that will be necessary is a trip to the forest for willow branches.
It is assembled as follows. In order for the wicker fence of the vine not to be blown away by the first serious gust of wind, it is necessary to drive the stakes into the ground.

Variant of design and decoration of a wicker fence

For greater reliability, there should be not only two pegs at the ends, but also intermediate elements in the span. This will allow the braided willow branches to hold onto the fence better.

The material is usually harvested in late autumn or early spring and pre-soaked for greater pliability.

After the branches of the vine are passed through all the vertical elements of the structure, the excess is cut off, and we can say that the span is ready. In order for such a fence to last as long as possible, it should be covered with an antiseptic. In addition, it would be useful to equip a drainage layer under the fence, which will allow moisture that is detrimental to the tree to go as deep as possible into the soil.

For additional styling of the site, you can supplement such a fence with clay jugs and grow sunflowers near it. Such a peculiar Ukrainian corner on a personal plot will not leave anyone indifferent.

The main types of fences for summer cottages and houses

When purchasing a suburban area or cottage, you first need to take care of protecting your property by installing a fence in the form of a fence.

Installing a fence in your summer cottage, you can protect yourself from intruders, mark the boundaries of your possessions and make your vacation much more comfortable.

Today there are many variations of fences , which can vary greatly in terms of installation complexity, cost and price.

In this article we will consider in detail the main types of fences, which in most cases are installed in summer cottages, what you should pay attention to when choosing a fence, their pros and cons.

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  1. Chain-link fence
  2. Gitter 3D fence sections
  3. Wooden fence
  4. Corrugated fence
  5. Polycarbonate fence
  6. Brick fence

Factors influencing the choice of fence type

Building fence is not an easy task, because to solve it, you need to have some experience and tools. Therefore, before you decide to build a fence yourself or order turnkey installation services, you need to take into account the following factors , on which the final price will depend:

Main types of fences

There are many types of fences on the building materials market, which can also be combined with each other. Therefore, very often it is not easy to choose the right fence for a summer cottage.

Below we will consider the main types of country fences, which in most cases stop the owners of country houses, cottages and plots.

Chain-link fence

Perhaps is the most common , a budget and easy option for building a country fence. Galvanized chain-link mesh is sold in rolls of 10 and 20 meters, with different cell diameters (points), and can be painted with PVC paint, most often in green, or on request in any other color, due to which the chain-link fence will acquire a more aesthetic appearance .

Chain link fence is easy to install, to install it you just need to install special posts with hooks around the perimeter at a distance of no more than 2.5 m, carefully unwind the mesh, stretch it, and fix the mesh by bending special hooks.

To get acquainted with our range of , find out the characteristics, price and watch a video on installing a chain-link fence and its unwinding, you can on our website in the section: NETTING MESH.

Benefits of chain link fence
Disadvantages of a chain-link fence

Gitter 3D Fence Section Fence

Gitter 3D Fence is a slightly more expensive and more presentable fencing option compared to chain-link fence, which has recently been in great demand among tributaries and builders, for protection of territories of private possessions, sports and children's playgrounds.

Gitter 3D panels are welded sections with special stiffening ribs, which are made of steel wire 3-5mm thick, up to 2.5m high and mesh size 50x200mm.

They, like chain-link mesh, can be galvanized or painted with PVC polymer paint in green or any other color, which allows it to look more aesthetically pleasing and last for decades.

Gitter mesh fence is installed just as easily as a chain link fence. To install it, you will need posts for the Gitter mesh and special clamps for attaching the fence sections. After installing the pillars around the perimeter at a distance of 2.5 m, such a fence is assembled as a constructor.

You can get acquainted and select the required section size in our section: Gitter mesh (SECTIONS).

Benefits of a 3D Mesh Fence
Disadvantages of a 3D mesh fence

Wooden fence

Wooden fence is the most ancient type of fence, with which the builders of palisades and fences.

But with the development of production technologies, and the emergence of new building materials, this type of fence has practically ceased to be in demand, because. such fences have several huge drawbacks , which are discussed below.

Cons of a wooden fence

Corrugated fence

Profiled sheet , or as it is also called profiled sheet, is galvanized metal sheets with wavy stiffening ribs along the perimeter, from which not only fences, but also fences and canopies are made.

They are produced in different colors and sizes (3-6m), and during installation they are mounted on support poles connected by guide jumpers, called logs.

To install a profiled sheet fence, unlike a chain-link fence or Gitter sections, you will already need a special tool, certain experience and skills in carrying out construction work.

To choose the color of the future fence , we suggest you familiarize yourself with our assortment, in the section: PROF SHEETS.

Advantages profiled fence
Disadvantages profiled sheet fence

Polycarbonate fence

Polycarbonate is a new type of building material, which is a plastic produced in various colors, with varying degrees of transparency, which is honeycomb and monolithic.

It is used by for the construction of decorative and conventional fences, awnings, noise barriers, and as additional protection for glazing.

For the installation of a fence made of polycarbonate , as well as for a fence from a metal profile, you will need a special tool, skills and abilities in construction work, because. it will be necessary to make a supporting frame of poles and a log to which polycarbonate sheets will be attached.

You can choose the color of the future fence, the type of polycarbonate and accessories on our website in the section: POLYCARBONATE.

Benefits of a polycarbonate fence
Disadvantages of polycarbonate fence
  • Not designed for high impact loads
  • Material resistant to scratches
  • Decorative fences made of polycarbonate are much more expensive than fences made of wood or corrugated board.

    • Brick fence

    Brick fence is one of the types of ancient fences, which is the most durable, reliable and durable.

    It can be erected on almost any surface and any height, and can also be combined with other types of fence, such as corrugated board, wrought iron, polycarbonate, as well as overlaid with decorative materials.

    Building a brick fence is the most difficult to install, because. you will need a large number of bricks, an extra pair of hands, good experience in building and a special tool. Therefore, for the construction of such a fence, we recommend that you contact the experts.

    You can choose and buy a brick for a fence on our website in the section: BRICK.

    Benefits of a brick fence
    Disadvantages of a brick fence

    Results on the choice of a fence for a summer cottage or plot

    So, we examined the main types of fences for a summer cottage that can be used in construction, their pros and cons.

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