Use of Ornamental Fencing for Residential and Commercial

Property

Fencing and gates in a property demarcates the area of the owner and welcomes visitors, respectively. Gates are

part of the fences in most cases and it should blend well with the fence design. There can be number of reasons

for someone wanting a fence installed on their property, like he wants to ensure there’s no trespassing. Well,

this is just one personal reason for both, a residential or commercial property owner but there is more to the uses

of installing ornamental fences.

Ornamental fences have been used since time immemorial as decorative boundaries for royal homes and

especially churches. Their historic usage has associated this particular design with royalty and aristocracy.

Ornamental gates go pretty well with ornamental iron fences, especially ones made of wrought iron. The

appearance of this combination of gate and fence adds beauty to the property instantly. There are many other

reasons other than beautifying for why people choose to install this type of fence.

Ornamental Fences for Residential Property

Residential owners are free souls when it comes to choosing their outdoor designs, fences, etc. because they can

customize it as they want whereas commercial property owners have to take into consideration industrial norms

and other regulations when it comes to these things.

Beautifying remains the main purpose of installing ornamental fences in residential properties. People

can choose from varied designs that suit their home exteriors, color schemes and décor.

Security is the second most important use of ornamental iron fences for home purpose. Predominantly

iron but other lighter and stronger alloys are used to manufacture these fences.

Pets are another reason why homeowners choose to put up fences; to contain them. Ornamental iron

fences provide strength also and makes for a sturdy design too.

Ornamental Fences for Commercial Property

Commercial property owners have to take care of many things like security, following the government norms

for having a boundary wall of proportionate measures with respect to their area, the height of the walls or fences

for suitable soundproofing, etc. So, it is more of functionality for them than beautifying their property.

Strength and durability being the biggest advantage of iron fences; ornamental designs allure many

commercial property owners to install fences for these features.

Low maintenance is another deal winner point when fences are made of wrought iron. Wrought iron is

not only durable but ductile and rust proof as well.

Soundproofing fences are costly and a businessman would not want any damage to it. These fences can

be useful for reinforcing the soundproofing fences in some case, though this is an unlikely and

expensive option.

These are the basic uses of ornamental fencing for residential and commercial properties. The function of a

fence is to primarily secure the property and beautify the place. Other features stated here are additional

advantages of installing an ornamental iron fence. In a gist, it can be said that functionality, beautifying,

security are the main reasons for a person to opt for this kind of fence.