How strong are wood lattice fences?

How strong are wood lattice fences in comparison to most types of fences? Are they among the lightest and how would they fare during bad weather?

Asked by Joyce on 7th Jun 2022
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"That very strong at all as there not made in a study fashion there more for show then strength"
Answered on 7th Jun 2022 - Member since Aug 2020 - report
"Not good life span compared with your average slates fence especially for security"
Answered on 7th Jun 2022 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
"I good quality looking an fair price . ..
Definitely latice fence are stronger than cheaper fences ..."
Answered on 10th Jun 2022 - Member since May 2017 - report
"wooden fences are strong have a certain time as from bad weather and from good weather they get deformations and open but are durable"
Answered on 14th Jun 2022 - Member since Jun 2022 - report
"Hello there.
Some of the cheaper ones can be quite flimsy .
If the timbers have some depth and they’re erected correctly you can have some strength in them."
Answered on 7th Jun 2022 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
"Lattice will last in bad weather as there is more gaps in it and the wind blows through it."
Answered on 14th Jun 2022 - Member since Jun 2022 - report
"If installation is completed correctly and has a good structure it is secured to then should get a good length of time if also the wood is treated with wood preservative"
Answered on 9th Jun 2022 - Member since Feb 2018 - report
"hi, i would not recommend this type of fencing, it is very flimsy in bad weather"
Answered on 9th Jun 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
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