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  2. Chain-link fencing - Wikipedia

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    Chain-link fencing showing the diamond patterning A chain-link fence bordering a residential property. A chain-link fence (also referred to as wire netting, wire-mesh fence, chain-wire fence, cyclone fence, hurricane fence, or diamond-mesh fence) is a type of woven fence usually made from galvanized or linear low-density polyethylene-coated steel wire.

  3. Picket fence - Wikipedia

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    By far the most time-consuming part of installing a picket fence is setting the posts. Painting with a picket fence. There are some vinyl picket fence systems on the market that are installed without digging holes or pouring concrete. These are installed by driving pipe deep into the ground, which is how chain link fence has been installed for ...

  4. Railway slide fence - Wikipedia

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    Each fence section is held in place by strong springs. At each end are electro-mechanical plugs, which maintain a continuous electrical circuit that is monitored by signaling equipment. In normal operation, the current through the plugs energizes a relay, thus indicating that the fence is in place. When a rock slide occurs, the fence moves ...

  5. Split-rail fence - Wikipedia

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    Simple split-rail fence Log fence with double posts (photo taken in 1938). A split-rail fence, log fence, or buck-and-rail fence (also historically known as a Virginia, zigzag, worm, snake or snake-rail fence due to its meandering layout) is a type of fence constructed in the United States and Canada, and is made out of timber logs, usually split lengthwise into rails and typically used for ...

  6. Perimeter fence - Wikipedia

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    Demarcation of a perimeter, when the protection of assets, personnel or buildings is required, is normally affected by the building of a perimeter fence system. The level of protection offered varies according to the threat level to the perimeter. Different types of perimeter fencing include: Chain-link fencing; Metal railings; Palisade fencing

  7. Steel fence post - Wikipedia

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    A steel fence post, also called (depending on design or country) a T-post, a Y-post, or variants on star post, is a type of fence post or picket. They are made of steel and are sometimes manufactured using durable rail steel. They can be used to support various types of wire or wire mesh.

  8. Electric fence - Wikipedia

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    Charger for a plus-minus net fence. An electric fence is a barrier that uses electric shocks to deter humans and other animals [note 1] from crossing a boundary. The voltage of the shocks may cause discomfort or death. Most electric fences are used for agricultural purposes and other non-human animal control.

  9. Glossary of fencing - Wikipedia

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    1. Spoken by the director at outset to ask if fencers are ready to fence. Full commencing phrase is En Garde. Fertig? Los! 2. 'ready, prepared' Krumb German medieval fencing term for a curving pass of the blade, as opposed to a straight blade action, the Cross, Quer or Twer. los interjection 1. Spoken by the director to start or resume a bout.