Wednesday 10 July 2013

Don’t Let the Dogs out

Does your pet dog yearn to escape the confines of your garden into the wide world beyond? Sturdy garden fencing and gates, kept in good repair, will save you worry and heartache.

High Fencing Keeps in Big Dogs

Many large dogs can jump quite high. For this we recommend that the best fencing materials are strong, six-foot, close-board wooden fencing panels or larch-lap panel fencing. If you are worried about your dog digging underneath the fence, we advise that you do the digging first, and put a galvanised wire mesh into the ground beneath your fencing. Romford, Brentwood and other Essex residents also often make their fences even higher by topping them with decorative trellis.

Fences like these also help to keep out the wildlife you prefer to see outside your garden, such as urban foxes in towns like Upminster and Hornchurch. Fencing this high is also essential to stop the prying eyes of potential dog thieves.

Fences could also protect areas of your garden from your pets. You don’t really want them rampaging through your vegetable patch or a perfect flower bed. With a little dog training, an attractive picket fence could suffice here without spoiling the look of your garden.

 Picket Fences Keep in Small Dogs

If you have a small dog, or an elderly one that can’t or won’t jump very high, you might prefer a lower picket fence for your boundary as well, though it won’t be as effective in deterring wild life or thieving criminals. Many homes use a picket fence at the front, with higher and sturdier fencing at the back and sides.


Don’t forget to make regular inspections to see if you need any fence repairs. And remember that fences with gravel boards and concrete posts between the panels are the most long lasting. 

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