Each and every home has some sort of fencing on the ground. This is because fencing your home is one of the most important things you can do for your home. There are several things to consider when choosing the right fence for your home. Fence panels are loved by a lot of people because of its several advantages for example, easy to install, add aesthetic value to your home, secure and many more. However, it is important for you to understand the different types of fence panels available in the UK market. The following are some of the different types of fence panels;
Waney edge panels
Waney edge panels also known as overlap panels are the best choice for budget fencing. This type of fencing is made of renewable timber and is loved by many because it requires zero maintenance and it can last for up to 15 years. Additionally, this type of fence can be tailored to your required specifications.
Feather Edge panels
With added strength, durability and versatility, these panels are ideal for a garden-cum-playing area. They are also long lasting and strong. They can be used for fencing your backyard, garden and front yard. For added strength and versatility you can use panels with double sides. By doing this you will give your fence more strength and it will make your home look more beautiful. It is important to point out that timber can be treated to enhance durability.
Trellis panels
These types of fencing panels are generally made from an open structure of intersecting pieces of bamboo, wood or metal frames. They are perfect for fencing or decorating your garden or home. Trellis panels can be painted to give them a beautiful finished look or they can be left in their natural colour and shape. Due to aesthetic reasons, this type of fence panel is loved by many and can be used in fencing privacy areas for instance a swimming pool.
Fancy panels
These fencing panels stand out from the rest. They can be altered to suit your needs and requirements. Additionally, fancy panels can be made from environmentally sustainable products. This therefore means that you can only buy these panels from well managed resources that are regulated through forestry control.
Picket fencing
This is one of the widely used types of fence panels. It is ideal for defining boundaries of your home and keeping pets in an enclosed area. Because of its beautiful look, it can also be used for decorative purpose. However, due to its lower height picket fence doe not block view of the surroundings and should therefore be used for defining boundaries and not for security purposes.
Closeboard fencing
This type of fencing provides excellent security and durability for your home. They are made of vertical feather-edge boards that are aligned vertically and later fixed on supporting wooden rails. For increased durability the timber can be treated and also fitted with a cap at the top.
In conclusion, before you decide to use fence panels as the appropriate type of fence for your home it is important to learn the different types of fencing panels available as can be seen above.
