Boundary fences can be decorative as these painted timber fence illustrate,
they are constructed from preservative treated softwoods and painted
on site, the posts are set in concrete bases to maintain stability.
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This
basic timber post and rail fence as seen on the boundary of most British
motorways
the posts may be driven if ground conditions allow or dug and backfilled
with rammed earth or concrete. Galvanized wire netting and barbed wire
can be added to contain smaller animals.