A fence is a type of enclosing structure, which is built to stop/restrict or enclose an area as it acts as a barrier and prevents any kind of movement across a boundary. Posts need to be dig inside the ground to support the structure adjoining it. A fence is usually made up of wood but in the present days, many artificial materials are also being used such as iron, aluminum and even plastic.

It is lighter than a wall but acts as a protection as the wall does. For setting fence posts, you need to dig a hole in the ground, fix the fence posts, and then it will act as a barrier and prevent your crops from any kind of destruction. Due to fence post, your property is prevented by harmful things and remains safe. There are many kinds of fencing available but one can use it according to their requirements and needs, and as per the area or the place.

Fences are usually constructed for various purposes like sometimes fences are made for agriculture fields, just to prevent the crops from various animals, while in some cases, it is used to keep the livestock. Fences are also created to protect the property and to provide the protection to pets. We now can live without the fear of being robbed or any kind of theft; it can also keep small children under control and protect them from wandering. These kinds of fence posts are also known as perimeter fencing.

There are many types of fences for example- chain link fence, wooden fence, iron fence, wood fence, garden fence etc. When it comes on making the decision on setting fence posts, there comes many choices of fences but it has mainly two considerations that is form(in which kind) and function(for what purpose the fences are to be laid).

Fences can be made up of different materials like aluminum, wood, iron etc. Wooden fences are ideal for the homes of urban and rural areas. While, aluminum fences are used for their low maintenance, and quality. Aluminum fences are suitable for industrial plots and areas, which are less prone to rot or rust, since this metal does not become brittle in colder times or seasons. However, while shopping for aluminum fences, one should keep this in mind that aluminum fences should be painted or powder-coated. Aluminum fences are mainly seen near the swimming pools as they act as a good barrier.

Fences can be used for decorative purpose for the property or gardens too. Steps of setting fence posts -Firstly, mark the spots where the fences are to be laid. Secondly, by using a string or a rope make a string line so that we can get to know that are there any obstacles between them like trees or anything else. Thirdly, dig the holes on the marked spots and then set the fences in the holes. Fourthly, for making them still, put the required amount of concrete as for maintaining the life of the fence and lastly equalize the length of the fences.

The life of your fence is directly proportional to the material that you have used for the base as it depends on the foundation and other important factors like the soil, in which the fence is posted.