Fencing

About Fencing
A fence is a freestanding structure designed to restrict or prevent movement across a boundary. It is generally distinguished from a wall by the lightness of its construction: a wall is usually restricted to such barriers made from solid brick or concrete, blocking vision as well as passage (though the definitions overlap somewhat).

Fences can be constructed for several purposes, including:

• Agricultural fencing, to keep livestock in or predators out
• Privacy fencing, to provide privacy
• Security fencing, to prevent trespassing or theft and/or to keep children and pets from wandering away
• Decorative fencing, to enhance the appearance of a property, garden or other landscaping

Looking out of the back of the house, the fence on your left is usually the one that belongs to you. It is normal to put the "fence cladding" on your neighbours side, away from you. This gives your neighbour the neater view of the construction, but gives you access to the posts and rails when the inevitable maintenance is required. 5' fence panels are commonplace, but higher fences give more privacy, especially in smaller gardens.