Welcome to my blog on fences. My name is Penny, and a few years ago, my business was broken into. Luckily, no one was there so no one was hurt, but it made my personal sense of security feel threatened, and there was a lot of property damage. As a result of that experience, I have spent a lot of time researching safety methods. I have learned about everything from locks to fences, but I plan to focus on the latter in this space. I hope these posts and ideas help you, your family and your business to be more protected.
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Rural fencing is often a bit different than fencing used for homes in a suburb. Rural fences may span a very large homestead, so they can become more expensive to install. They may also need to work to keep in livestock and other animals, and keep out predators.
While rural fences may not need to look as attractive as a fence in the suburbs, this also doesn't mean that you simply want one that is functional and industrial and which does nothing to enhance the look of your property:
1. Invest in heavy-duty fencing
Wire fencing is very popular as a rural fence option, because it's affordable and does its job of keeping in livestock while keeping out predators. However, if you're letting price be your guide for choosing a fence, you don't want to choose the cheapest wire fence you can find. The more expensive the wire fencing, the smaller the holes between knots and the thicker and stronger it will be.
If you have animals that may tend to put pressure on the fence such as cows that use it as a scratching post, you need to invest in the strongest gauge you can. This will keep it from bending and buckling. Smaller holes between knots can also mean less chance of larger animals using those knots as toeholds as they try to climb the fence, as their feet won't easily rest in smaller openings.
You can even add a line of netting, which is like chicken wire, to the bottom of your wire fence to keep in smaller birds and other animals and keep out those small predators.
2. Use thick wooden posts rather than metal
Thick wooden posts accomplish two purposes for a wire rural fence. One is that they provide a better anchor than a thin metal post, which is often easier for animals to push over. Another is that thick wooden beams can add visual interest to the fence as they break up the look of wire and metal. You can use the posts alone or use posts to frame certain sections of fencing in order to make it look more attractive.
The posts can give your rural fence a rustic look while also offering them more support than metal posts. Choose pressure-treated lumber to ensure it withstands weather and pour concrete around the base of the posts to keep them secure. To learn more, contact a company like PVC Ultimate Fencing.
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