There are many types of fencing from garden fencing to industrial fencing and when it comes to reasons to erect fencing they can be used as equally to keep things in as they are to keep things out. Garden fencing tends to made to not only provide functions such as strength and security but also provide beauty and design to your garden. In the industrial fencing sectors there are specific functions that are required. Prisons for example need a high level of security.

There are many uses for fencing. The most common is to create a perimeter or boundary. In homes garden fencing is important for providing this to stop trespassing and also to protect children and pets that might wander if unhindered. Within the agricultural sectors industrial fencing plays a vital role in keeping livestock in and predators at bay. In both the domestic and industrial situation fencing is great for creating privacy and defining the boundaries of a building. Wire fencing enforced with barbed wire can sometimes be used in an industrial setting to discourage intruders.

In gardens garden fencing has become an important part of landscaping and is often used as a design feature. It can provide a means to distinguish an area within the garden such as the flower beds or patio. If you have a pond or swimming pool, garden fencing can again provide a protective boundary to keep children and pets out.

There are many uses for industrial fencing whether it is to protect airfields, zoos, military areas, factories and other facilities where it is important to protect people from what is contained inside. The choice of industrial fencing is wide including wire fencing, chain link fencing and metal fencing such as cactus fencing.

At Siddall and Hilton we can advise you on the most appropriate fencing for your home or business.