Building a fence with reclaimed wood achieves an aged appearance without the wait.
If you want to give your garden or lawn a more rustic feel while still providing security, antique fencing is a good way to do it. There are numerous styles and materials to choose from. Find a fence that suits your garden or lawn and offers the amount of protection you need, depending on where you live.
Reclaimed Wood Fencing
Using reclaimed---or recycled---wood to build a fence is one way to achieve an aged but elegant appearance. This style is better suited for a more southern feel. Wooden fences were often found bordering ranches and farms. There can sometimes be a trade-off between form and function with a wooden fence, however. If you choose a stack fence style that zigzags, the wooden fence will be extremely sturdy, although quite thick and intrusive. A more open fence style can look excellent, but it doesn't offer the same protection against animals and is more prone to being damaged in severe weather.
Iron Fencing
This is an extremely popular choice for people trying for a more classic style lawn. Iron fences are tall, strong and offer excellent protection. They are better suited for a more populated area, such as a town or city where they won't look out of place. There are various designs to choose from including cast iron, ornamental iron, wrought iron and Victorian-style picket fences, which you'd associate with 18th-century London.
Limestone Fencing
A very unique design used in areas of the Great Plains where woodland was scarce, limestone fences are extremely strong and sturdy. Settlers built them by drilling holes into limestone blocks, pouring in water and letting it freeze overnight. The limestone broke in half when the water expanded into ready-to-use blocks. They are very rare today and again, like wooden fences, are better suited to a life in a rural area. They offer excellent protection against animals and are capable of surviving extremely bad weather. It's a much tougher option than wood, but will cost a lot more.
