Fencing & Trellises
Improve your yard with graceful, durable fencing
Do you want to add a new fence or upgrade an existing fence? Fences come in huge variety of types and materials. You can purchase ready made fencing from the local home improvement store, or design and build your own custom fence from all kinds of materials.
Other attractive projects include arbors and trellises with or without gates. Pergolas and lath houses provide structure for climbers as well as partially shaded areas for plants and a beautiful garden focal point. And where a focal point is desired, a gazebo offers up a wonderful outdoor space for a quiet hour alone with a book or a pleasant space for entertaining.
The following table shows some of the more popular exterior project materials and applications.
| Material | Use for | Advantages | Disadvantages |
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| Wood | fences, sheds, gazebos, greenhouses, trellises, arbors, pergolas |
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| Bamboo | fences, trellises, arbors, pergolas |
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| Vinyl, Plastic, PVC | ready-made or custom fences; greenhouse frames |
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| Metal (wrought iron and aluminum) | fences and gates, trellises, arbors |
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| Chainlink | fences and gates |
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| Stone, brick, and block | fences and gates, outbuildings, support posts |
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Books
- How to Build Wooden Gates and Picket Fences: 100 Classic Designs by Kevin Geist
- The Fence Bible
- Trellises and Arbors
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