Residential fences are so commonplace today that it’s easy to take them for granted.
Have you ever been curious about the history of your fence? Residential fences are so commonplace today that it’s easy to take them for granted. Once upon a time, the word fence came from the Middle English word “fens,” which was short for defense. The reason for this was that back then fences were primarily used for defense. Let’s learn more about residential fences.
The First Generation
Because of cultural and technological limitations, the first generation of residential fences wasn’t all that well-documented. There aren’t any pictures of these fences, either. The most common fences of this time were built from simple wood or stone since they were the most plentiful resources available. As we mentioned above, fences were used to protect places such as villages and towns as well as fields for cattle to graze in and crops to grow. Without farming and crop-growing, civilization as we know it might never have existed.
Residential Fence Innovations
By the time of the Industrial Revolution, western civilization took a massive leap forward towards the society we have now. In the late 1800s, barbed wire became popular for use on residential fences; nowadays, you might see them installed around commercial properties, but back then the barbed wire was used to protect animals who weren’t supposed to stray off their land.
Late in the twentieth century, residential fences and fences in general advanced again. This time, the latest innovations included electric fences and high tensile wire fencing. In the 1980s, synthetic fencing, such as vinyl and ornamental fences became popular.
Famous Fences Around the World
The Great Wall of China: This wall counts as a fence, too. It is one of the oldest, and longest, in the entire world. Impressively, it is still standing and counts as a world landmark and tourist destination in China.
Dingo Fence: Although less impressive than the Great Wall, the Dingo Fence in Australia is famous for being the single longest fence in the world meant for farming.
Buckingham Palace: The fence surrounding Buckingham Palace is the crown jewel of residential fences, both protecting the royal family and showing off their wealth and prestige.
Take Care of All Your Residential Fence Needs with Help from Hercules Fence of Virginia Beach
Call Hercules Fence of Norfolk and Virginia Beach for your fencing needs. We have decades of experience in the fencing industry, and can offer you the best in ornamental steel, chain link, wooden fences and more. Our dedicated teams of fencing professionals are highly trained, skilled, and experienced in providing quality fence installations of any type. We’ll work with you to find a fence that bests suits your needs and budget.
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