People build fencing for a variety of reasons.
The motivation behind the fence gives us ideas about the materials that would be best for you.
If the fence is purely utilitarian, such as protecting a parking lot at an industrial site or to keep a dog corralled in a yard, the material used need to be sturdy, tall, but maybe not decorative.
A fence that is decorative might be wood, but we all know that wood will require periodic cleaning and sealing to maintain. For those who do not want the extra upkeep, aluminum, wrought iron, steel or a wood-look vinyl may be better solutions.
Fencing materials can be mixed. You may find that a more expensive material could be used at the front of the property with chain link at a tree line where it is not as visible.
There are fence requirements with codes that deal with gates, fence height or distance from the area of concern.
Pools
Swimming Pool Fencing Styles
There are fence requirements with codes that deal with gates, fence height or distance from the area of concern.
Swimming pool fencing must meet state and local codes. In Tennessee and Alabama, these include requirements for not more than 2 inches from the ground, at least 48 inches tall, a self-closing positive lock on the gate that is at least 45 inches above ground, no areas of the fencing that can be used to climb the fence and being 36 inches from the edge of the pool.