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Fence Contractor: Using a Fence to Protect Your Garden


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Fence Contractor: Using a Fence to Protect Your Garden

When I bought a house with a large garden, I didn't think I would need a fence. However, once I bought a dog all that changed. My little pooch kept escaping from the garden and vanishing. I would have to wait up for many hours for him to come home. One time, he vanished for 3 days. I was out of my mind with worry as I wandered around the neighbourhood and putting up 'missing' posters. I contacted a fencing contractor and then talked about my needs and helped me to pick an attractive picket fence. Now I can rest easy, knowing my dog cannot escape. I decided to start this blog to advise others about the best fencing options for them.

Slatted Fences: Why You Should Consider Them for Your Property

When considering fence installation, do not opt to exclusively base your decision on your budget as you could end up with fencing that would not be suitable to your needs. Instead, it is best to weigh the pros of various fencing designs so you can make an informed decision on what would not only be aesthetically appealing to you but will also be functional on your property. One of the fencing styles that is both versatile as well as economical is slatted fencing. It can be constructed from an array of building materials such as timber, PVC, vinyl and even aluminium. Thus, you can be assured you will be able to get slatted fencing that will not break the bank. Below are some of the other reasons why you should consider a slatted fence design for your property.

Slatted fences ensure your children are secure

Homeowners will typically want fencing for their premises to ensure their valuables and loved ones are secure. However, children are quite adventurous and having the wrong type of fencing design could spell trouble. For instance, although chain wire fencing may be an affordable option for perimeter fencing, small hands can easily get stuck in the diamond mesh design. To prevent such scenarios, consider a slatted fence. The spacing between the slats can be made as small as you would like to ensure that children and pets cannot breach the fencing. Moreover, you could also install the slatted fencing on top of the chain wire fencing to secure it even further.

Slatted fences are simple to repair and restore

With some types of fencing, if there is any damage that occurs, you may have to opt for complete installation of a new fence. This is because if a small section of the fence has become compromised it inadvertently affects the structural integrity of the entire fence. This is not true with slatted fences. If one of the fence slats has become damaged, all you would be required to do is replace the defective slat. Moreover, the removal of the defective slat will not affect the best of the fencing since the slats are affixed individually. Not only would this be cost effective for you but it also saves on time.

Slatted fences provide you with modifiable designs

A misconception that some people may have is that slatted fences can only be installed with one design. However, you can modify the arrangement of the slats to create an array of designs. For instance, you could interchange wide slats with thin slats to create visual interest on your perimeter fencing.