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March 19, 2008

Concrete Fences Can Look Good (No, Really)

decorative-concrete-fence-panels.jpgNothing says "I'm tired of your dog digging under the fence and mauling my tulips" like a massive concrete barrier between you and your neighbor's yards. But would you really want to install a concrete fence in a residential neighborhood? It's fine for industrial stuff, but a little cold for a nicely landscaped yard, right?

Well, you might be surprised.

Decorative concrete fence panels, textured and styled facades, and colorful stains and dyes can go a long ways toward making a concrete fence look good.

Concrete fences have some worthwhile benefits too, such as increased security for your yard and home (the neighbor's dog isn't the only one who will have trouble breeching such a substantial barrier), the ability to withstand high winds (important to consider in hurricane and tornado country), durability against sun and weather, non-flammability (just in case your house is located in wild fire country), sound absorption (if you live by a busy street or freeway), privacy (go ahead and go to the hot tub naked... no one will see in your yard), and of course concrete can last for years and years with relatively little maintenance.

Picture from Spokane's CS Concrete Fence MFG

Posted by Home Improvement Ideas at March 19, 2008 7:43 AM

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