Most Common Fence Styles
Fence Materials
Chain Link Fence:
Made of interlocking steel wires, typically used for security or containment.
Vinyl Fence:
Made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), known for its durability and low maintenance.
Aluminum Fence:
Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, often used for decorative purposes.
Wrought Iron Fence:
Ornate and made of iron, known for its decorative and sturdy qualities.
Steel Fence:
Usually as a substitute for wrought iron fencing or aluminum. Sturdy but prone to rust.
Composite Fence:
Composite is a blend of wood and PVC. it also provides a thicker, more dense material for longer use and abuse. Made of a mix of materials (often wood and plastic) for durability and low maintenance.
Concrete Fence:
Made of precast concrete panels or poured concrete for durability and security.
Wood Fence: Made of cedar or pressure treated pine. Can be offered in a variety of styles and configurations listed below.
Chain Link Fence:
Made of interlocking steel wires, typically used for security or containment.
Vinyl Fence:
Made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), known for its durability and low maintenance.
Aluminum Fence:
Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, often used for decorative purposes.
Wrought Iron Fence:
Ornate and made of iron, known for its decorative and sturdy qualities.
Steel Fence:
Usually as a substitute for wrought iron fencing or aluminum. Sturdy but prone to rust.
Composite Fence:
Composite is a blend of wood and PVC. it also provides a thicker, more dense material for longer use and abuse. Made of a mix of materials (often wood and plastic) for durability and low maintenance.
Concrete Fence:
Made of precast concrete panels or poured concrete for durability and security.
Wood Fence: Made of cedar or pressure treated pine. Can be offered in a variety of styles and configurations listed below.
Most Common Fence Material Types
Fence Types
Other Fence Styles & Fence Types
Picket Fence: Consists of upright pickets or slats attached to horizontal rails, often used for decorative purposes.
Privacy Fence: Usually made of solid panels, designed to provide privacy and block views.
Semi-Privacy Fence: Involves the separation of the pickets with spaces in between. Spaces between pickets usually vary from 1/2" to 4". This is often something desired by the customer or required by the village or city due to regulatory code.
Split Rail Fence: Consists of horizontal wooden rails with no pickets, often used for a rustic look or as a property boundary.
Bamboo Fence: Made from natural bamboo poles, known for its eco-friendliness and aesthetic appeal.
Electric Fence: Uses electrical pulses to deter animals or intruders.
Farm Fence:
Various types like post and rail, wire, or mesh fencing used in agricultural settings.
Post and Rail Fence:
Consists of horizontal rails attached between vertical posts. Rails and posts are typically rough sewn, which means they don’t have a smooth finish. Most post and rail fencing is considered split rail fencing and can come in post and dowel (rounded posts and rails) or square-shaped posts and rails.
How does it look? Provides a classic and open look, commonly used for livestock containment.
Wire Fencing:
Various types including woven wire, barbed wire, and high-tensile wire.
Used for livestock containment and boundary demarcation.
Electric Fence:
Uses electrical pulses to deter animals from crossing the fence.
Effective for temporary or rotational grazing systems.
Mesh Fencing:
Made of wire mesh with small openings.
Useful for containing small animals and protecting gardens.
Poultry Netting:
Specifically designed for containing poultry like chickens, ducks, and turkeys.
Deer Fence:
Taller fencing designed to keep deer out of crops or gardens.
Hog Wire Fence:
Sturdy wire panels with smaller openings, designed for hog containment.
Field Fence:
Similar to wire fencing, but often stronger and taller.
Used for larger livestock and property boundaries.
Barbed Wire Fence:
Consists of strands of wire with barbs spaced at intervals.
Primarily used for livestock containment and security.
High-Tensile Fence:
Uses high-tensile wire under high tension for strength.
Suitable for containing large and potentially aggressive livestock.
Braided Rope Fence:
Made of durable synthetic rope material.
Used for temporary enclosures or rotational grazing.
Cattle Panel Fence:
Utilizes welded metal panels for durable and secure containment of cattle.
Chicken Wire Fence:
Fine mesh wire, often used to protect gardens or enclose small animals.
Game Fence:
High and sturdy fencing used in game reserves and hunting properties.
Rabbit Fence:
Designed with smaller openings to prevent rabbits from entering gardens.
Post and Wire Fence:
Uses vertical posts with horizontal wires attached.
Provides a simple and cost-effective solution for livestock containment.
V-Mesh Fence:
Has a "V" pattern in the wire mesh to prevent animals from crawling under the fence.
Snow Fence:
Typically made of wooden slats or plastic to prevent snow drifts on roads and properties.
Stockade Fence:
Tightly spaced, pointed vertical boards for added security, often used for livestock.
Horse Fence:
Designed to safely contain horses, often featuring strong wooden posts and sturdy rails.
These are some of the most common types of farm fencing. The choice of fencing depends on factors like the type of livestock, the purpose of the enclosure, budget, and local regulations. It's important to select the right type of fencing to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals on the farm.
Hedge Fence: Consists of living plants (usually shrubs) grown in a line to create a natural barrier.
Glass Fence: Utilizes tempered or laminated glass panels for a modern and sleek look.
Stone Wall Fence: Constructed with stacked stones or bricks, known for its durability and classic appearance. This could also be a regular fence material such as cedar, pressure treated pine, composite, or vinyl combined with stone pillars or brick pillars for a hardier structure that lends itself to a more decorative and lasting appearance.
Gabion Fence: Utilizes wire cages filled with stones, creating a unique and textured barrier.
Stockade Fence: Similar to a picket fence but with tightly spaced, pointed vertical boards for added security.
Basketweave Fence: Alternating panels of vertical and horizontal boards interwoven for a unique pattern.
Lattice Fence: Features crisscrossed strips of wood or vinyl for a decorative touch.
Railroad Tie Fence: Utilizes reclaimed railroad ties as posts and sometimes as horizontal rails.
Dog Ear Fence: Type of picket fence with a distinctive cut at the top of each picket.
Slat Fence: Made of narrow, overlapping slats for privacy and aesthetic appeal.
Corrugated Metal Fence: Uses corrugated metal sheets for a modern, industrial look.
Brick and Metal Fence: Combination of brick pillars with metal fencing panels.
Cattle Panel Fence: Made from welded metal panels, originally designed for livestock containment.
Horse Fence: Specifically designed to safely contain horses, often featuring strong wooden posts and sturdy rails.
Bollard Fence: Uses sturdy posts (bollards) typically used for traffic control or security.
Modular Fence: Consists of pre-fabricated panels or sections that can be assembled on-site.
Garden Fence: Various styles used to enclose and protect gardens from animals.
Don't see what you're looking for? Reach out to us directly at 847-750-4995 and schedule a free consultation to discuss your fence installation project.
Picket Fence: Consists of upright pickets or slats attached to horizontal rails, often used for decorative purposes.
Privacy Fence: Usually made of solid panels, designed to provide privacy and block views.
Semi-Privacy Fence: Involves the separation of the pickets with spaces in between. Spaces between pickets usually vary from 1/2" to 4". This is often something desired by the customer or required by the village or city due to regulatory code.
Split Rail Fence: Consists of horizontal wooden rails with no pickets, often used for a rustic look or as a property boundary.
Bamboo Fence: Made from natural bamboo poles, known for its eco-friendliness and aesthetic appeal.
Electric Fence: Uses electrical pulses to deter animals or intruders.
Farm Fence:
Various types like post and rail, wire, or mesh fencing used in agricultural settings.
Post and Rail Fence:
Consists of horizontal rails attached between vertical posts. Rails and posts are typically rough sewn, which means they don’t have a smooth finish. Most post and rail fencing is considered split rail fencing and can come in post and dowel (rounded posts and rails) or square-shaped posts and rails.
How does it look? Provides a classic and open look, commonly used for livestock containment.
Wire Fencing:
Various types including woven wire, barbed wire, and high-tensile wire.
Used for livestock containment and boundary demarcation.
Electric Fence:
Uses electrical pulses to deter animals from crossing the fence.
Effective for temporary or rotational grazing systems.
Mesh Fencing:
Made of wire mesh with small openings.
Useful for containing small animals and protecting gardens.
Poultry Netting:
Specifically designed for containing poultry like chickens, ducks, and turkeys.
Deer Fence:
Taller fencing designed to keep deer out of crops or gardens.
Hog Wire Fence:
Sturdy wire panels with smaller openings, designed for hog containment.
Field Fence:
Similar to wire fencing, but often stronger and taller.
Used for larger livestock and property boundaries.
Barbed Wire Fence:
Consists of strands of wire with barbs spaced at intervals.
Primarily used for livestock containment and security.
High-Tensile Fence:
Uses high-tensile wire under high tension for strength.
Suitable for containing large and potentially aggressive livestock.
Braided Rope Fence:
Made of durable synthetic rope material.
Used for temporary enclosures or rotational grazing.
Cattle Panel Fence:
Utilizes welded metal panels for durable and secure containment of cattle.
Chicken Wire Fence:
Fine mesh wire, often used to protect gardens or enclose small animals.
Game Fence:
High and sturdy fencing used in game reserves and hunting properties.
Rabbit Fence:
Designed with smaller openings to prevent rabbits from entering gardens.
Post and Wire Fence:
Uses vertical posts with horizontal wires attached.
Provides a simple and cost-effective solution for livestock containment.
V-Mesh Fence:
Has a "V" pattern in the wire mesh to prevent animals from crawling under the fence.
Snow Fence:
Typically made of wooden slats or plastic to prevent snow drifts on roads and properties.
Stockade Fence:
Tightly spaced, pointed vertical boards for added security, often used for livestock.
Horse Fence:
Designed to safely contain horses, often featuring strong wooden posts and sturdy rails.
These are some of the most common types of farm fencing. The choice of fencing depends on factors like the type of livestock, the purpose of the enclosure, budget, and local regulations. It's important to select the right type of fencing to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals on the farm.
Hedge Fence: Consists of living plants (usually shrubs) grown in a line to create a natural barrier.
Glass Fence: Utilizes tempered or laminated glass panels for a modern and sleek look.
Stone Wall Fence: Constructed with stacked stones or bricks, known for its durability and classic appearance. This could also be a regular fence material such as cedar, pressure treated pine, composite, or vinyl combined with stone pillars or brick pillars for a hardier structure that lends itself to a more decorative and lasting appearance.
Gabion Fence: Utilizes wire cages filled with stones, creating a unique and textured barrier.
Stockade Fence: Similar to a picket fence but with tightly spaced, pointed vertical boards for added security.
Basketweave Fence: Alternating panels of vertical and horizontal boards interwoven for a unique pattern.
Lattice Fence: Features crisscrossed strips of wood or vinyl for a decorative touch.
Railroad Tie Fence: Utilizes reclaimed railroad ties as posts and sometimes as horizontal rails.
Dog Ear Fence: Type of picket fence with a distinctive cut at the top of each picket.
Slat Fence: Made of narrow, overlapping slats for privacy and aesthetic appeal.
Corrugated Metal Fence: Uses corrugated metal sheets for a modern, industrial look.
Brick and Metal Fence: Combination of brick pillars with metal fencing panels.
Cattle Panel Fence: Made from welded metal panels, originally designed for livestock containment.
Horse Fence: Specifically designed to safely contain horses, often featuring strong wooden posts and sturdy rails.
Bollard Fence: Uses sturdy posts (bollards) typically used for traffic control or security.
Modular Fence: Consists of pre-fabricated panels or sections that can be assembled on-site.
Garden Fence: Various styles used to enclose and protect gardens from animals.
Don't see what you're looking for? Reach out to us directly at 847-750-4995 and schedule a free consultation to discuss your fence installation project.
