In Ft.
Lauderdale, wood fence boundaries are used to surround a great many structures.
Also in the region of Ft.
Lauderdale, chain link fencing is used a great deal.
Residents of Florida towns, and many warm weather and/or coastal climate residents, have specific needs which prompt the use of enclosures on their properties.
There are some several primary reasons many Floridians choose to use wall enclosures on their properties.
One reason Florida residents erect enclosures on their properties is to promote safety.
Consider the typical Florida residential property.
Bodies of water are plentiful in this region.
Whether it be a lake, an inlet, a pond, or a pool, water is often present on or near a resident's property.
If fact, more often than not it seems, a pool is located on a property.
Typically, pool designs are incorporated into many architectural plans during the time of construction.
Mandatory in most, if not all states, safety agencies strongly recommend that homes have enclosures around their swimming pool area.
This is a safeguard for curious, playful children, as well as the elderly, who are most prone to slips and falls.
Enclosures can often protect pets as well.
Enclosures keep pets safely in their yards, while keeping other predatory animals out.
Enclosures can encourage a resident's safety too.
The home surrounded by a strong structure is a much more difficult target for criminal activity.
The structure provides a barrier to outsiders who may try to gain unlawful access.
Additionally, structures provide a wall of safety from debris which may become airborne during inclement weather, such as hurricanes and tropical storms.
Another reason for homeowners to embrace property enclosures is the increased amount of curb appeal they can bring.
Each and every homeowner is looking to increase the value of their home.
Florida's owners are finding a decrease in property values and many are looking for a way to stand out in a crowded real estate market.
Outstanding curb appeal is one way to accomplish this.
Enclosures bring a finished look to a property.
When coupled with landscaping options, such as border shrubbery or climbing vines, the combined result is often stunning.
For buyers with children and pets, a yard enclosure could be just the added piece that seals the deal for a sale.
Yard enclosures are one of the most economical and practical additions an owner can make.
Even for the owner not looking to sell their property, increasing curb appeal can bring a personal satisfaction and happiness.
Yet another factor in deciding to construct a yard enclosure is the sense of boundary definition it brings.
Florida neighborhoods, like residential neighborhoods in many states, feature homes located one next to the other.
Yard space is often measured in square feet as opposed to acres.
Enclosures provide solid borders, identifying one space from another.
If privacy is an issue, enclosures can be constructed, usually measuring eight feet in height.
Although ten foot fences can also be used.
If privacy is not a concern, smaller structures can be built, keeping an open feel while clearly defining space as well.