External fence - these things are good to consider when choosing

External fence - these things are good to consider when choosing

The choice of outdoor fences is so large that everyone can find the right one for their needs and available budget. But before you drive to the first home and garden supply store and start loading the posts, panels, mesh or other components of your future fence onto the trailer, read what it is good to keep in mind so that the fence will meet your expectations and perform its function for many years .

What kind of outdoor fence do you need?

A fence is a fence, why so many words around it? Because it really doesn't matter what kind of outdoor fence you choose. First of all, you need to define what you expect from her.

Safety

The majority of cases are when people decide to erect a fence for safety reasons . If the fence is to perform an emphasized security function, it is recommended to choose one that measures at least 1.5 meters in height. It is also important to know whether the fence will be an independent security element, or whether it will be combined with electronic security with passage sensors or video surveillance. In the first case, it will have to be even more resistant to the brute force of possible mishaps and the possibility of climbing.

Privacy

Another common reason why house owners decide to erect a fence is privacy or protection from prying eyes from the street or road. If the external fence is to fulfill this role, it is of course necessary to choose one that obscures the view from the outside as much as possible.

Many times, users want the fence to perform two functions - in addition to protection from views, also the already mentioned security function. In such a case, it is necessary to take into account and combine the height, massiveness and obscuring the view.

Fall protection

External fences also include fences on external staircases, balconies and terraces . From an aesthetic point of view, it is recommended that they be coordinated with the appearance or style of the other fences. The regulations stipulate that such a fence must be at least 100 centimeters high, and for the safety of children it is important that it prevents climbing or climbing over it and that there are no gaps between the elements through which a child could climb.

Protection against the passage of animals

Especially in rural areas, owners want to prevent (also) the passage of wild animals with a fence, which cause damage to property and threaten the safety of people and domestic animals. Since it is usually about larger parts of the plots that they want to fence, the price aspect and ease of implementation are strongly emphasized.

Aesthetic function of the fence

In cities and compact villages, the external fence is also an important architectural or aesthetic element of the urban or village environment. There, the choice of fence should not be based solely on functionality and personal taste, but its integration into the wider environment should also be taken into account. In a typical seaside village, it is not appropriate to put up a fence in a modern urban style, and vice versa.

The choice of outdoor fence is also shaped by the climate, the shape of the plot and the configuration

terrain

The climate affects the choice of material in particular. In areas where winters are usually colder, the use of artificial materials is not recommended, as they become brittle in the cold and thus more susceptible to damage. In coastal areas and in the immediate vicinity of roads that are salted in winter, for example , additional protection against corrosion or the use of stainless steel is recommended.

The shape of the plot and the configuration of the terrain also play a big role in choosing the external fence with which we want to enclose the plot or part of it. Will the fence be rounded in some places and what will be the radius of the circles? Is the terrain flat everywhere or does it also climb? All this affects the choice of the type of fence, the necessary earthwork and other construction work, and the complexity of the installation.

Contact the fencing experts

For more information about external fences, advice on selection and implementation, prices and an informative offer, contact our experts on the toll-free number +386 2 788 01 70 or write to us at info@meltal.si.