Home Improvement

Along with advances in technology led to the development of the human point of view about the presence of a fence at the residence. If the old fence was made “so so” and neat, now in addition to providing security and peace, the fence also adds artistic value of a home. Increased appreciation and sense of art, placing a fence as an important element for the needs of a home. In order to satisfy these two demands, a fence must appear attractive and in harmony with the concept of the building. Here are some elements that must be considered on the fence.

a. Fitting the style of the house
In the construction or creation of function and beauty, the fence should be mutually supportive of one to another. This is important in order to create a fence in accordance with the aesthetics. Options form, model, and size of the fence must comply with the conditions of land use, function, proportion, composition and location of buildings. Color selection, materials and textures should be aligned with the shape and style of  house building so that the fence be seen together with the house.

In terms of aesthetics, the presence of the fence must not become a barrier in enjoyed design of the house. For that, besides the beautiful model and shape, the size of the fence must be noted. Do not let high fences covered almost the entire look of the house. By statute, the maximum fence height is 2 m. More than that the fence must be transparent, should not be massive.

b. Selecting appropriate materials and colors
Material selection may affect the beauty of the fence in accordance with the nuances of home you want to display. In addition, the materials also determine the desired character of the fence. Fence with natural stone materials impressive the strong performance, sturdy but cool. Conversely wood fence with an impressive appearance: light, simple and natural. Iron fence with materials reflecting the transparent nature, but strong and sturdy.
Usage of different types of materials require different resolution in accordance with characteristics of the material. Besides the type of  fabric, striking and contrasting colors are often the choice in adding beautify of the fence. However, the color most often used for the fence is the old colors or the same witj house roof and walls.

c. Full of creativity
To display the artistic fence, the fence not should be made from expensive materials. The touch of creativity can realize the high fence that can protect, as well as pleasing to the eye. Therefore, the necessary strategy to make the fence quickly, efficiently and economically with due regard to the function and aesthetics.

d. Avoid complicated and difficult design
House fence design that is not complicated and difficult to simplify maintenance and does not dominate the overall appearance of the house. Fence with an elaborate design will caused expensive cost of manufacture. This is due to long time and making more use of material.

According to the demands of community needs for beauty, exploration of  fence with model and material will continue to evolve. Changes in building technology led to improved material quality, workmanship and finishing it. Entering the aesthetic elements that will bring more artistic fence and beautify the look of the house.

The factors that determine the function and aesthetics of the fence
Material

• Match or resistant to environmental conditions
• Easy to set up in accordance with the desired
• Accessible and cheap

Model

• In accordance with the character of the inhabitants
• Fitted with the style of the house
• The size is in accordance with applicable regulations

Execution

• Quick and efficient
• Full of creativity and tidy
• Simple (not complex), but the artistic

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