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Picket Fencing - Why Chose This Type of Fencing?

Picket fencing is a great choice if you are in a windy area.

It is made up of individual pieces of wood placed vertically and comes with a variety of tops i.e. pointed top, round top, straight topped. This type of fencing is very strong and allows the wind to travel through the fencing. Picket fencing can look particularly nice when installed, And a real benefit is that it is "low maintenance", Another benefit is the vertical slats can be placed if made by hand at intervals of your choice i.e. 1 inch apart or 3 inches apart, this makes this fencing ideal for pets.

Benefits

Once installed you will be surprised on how nice picket fencing can look, It's very strong and looks well made, The vertical slats are thick giving you peace of mind knowing that it is a substantial type of fencing and that it will not perish easily, Rest assured the materials used are of a high quality and will last for many years, This type of fencing will not twist or warp, Another real benefit is that it is not expensive and will add real value to your property.

Picket fencing can be made by hand to suit any garden, It can be made up to 6 feet in height and width can be made to any size, It is also very decorative and can be very pleasing to the eye once installed, If you already have picket fencing in your garden this can be made to match your existing fencing.

Style and Treatments

If treated with wood preservative annually this fencing will last many years, it is also possible to use a concrete or wooden gravel board which sits directly under the picket fencing protecting it from touching the earth which will prevent any rotting of the wood.

This fencing can also be made dome shaped or convex, it can also be painted in gloss paint giving a very clean and crisp finish. It is also a good deterrent to stop people leaning or jumping over the fence especially when you are using pointed top.

Picket fencing is particularly good for path edging as a decorative feature, or can be used to section off a bin area. It is also good for sectioning off your garden perhaps for a dog enclosure or similar, A gate can be installed to match the picket fencing and allowing easy access to the area. This type of fencing is also ideal for dividing or sectioning off sheds and alike.

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