in Eau Claire Michelle Chrzanowski Hypothesis The distribution of fence materials may be reflected by the age and cost of the house built Metal and wood are accessible materials so they will probably dominate no matter the age and cost of house Plastic fences may mostly be found with newe ID: 553692
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Distribution of Fence Materials in Eau Claire
Michelle ChrzanowskiSlide2
Hypothesis
The distribution of fence materials may be reflected by the age and cost of the house built. Metal and wood are accessible materials so they will probably dominate no matter the age and cost of house. Plastic fences may mostly be found with newer houses because it is a newer material, and brick fences may be found only on wealthy properties because it is very expensive.Slide3
Types of Fence Materials
MetalWoodPlasticBrickSlide4
Research Method
I collected data in the Third Ward along the route indicated on the map.
I chose this route because it included a smattering of both old and new houses, is a relatively prosperous neighborhood, which could lead to more fences, and the area was close to the university.
I then went to Eau Claire’s assessment website and systematically found all the ages and costs of the homes.Slide5
Distribution of Houses with No FencesSlide6
NoneSlide7
NoneSlide8
Distribution of Houses with Metal FencesSlide9
MetalSlide10
MetalSlide11
Distribution of Houses with Wood FencesSlide12
WoodSlide13
Distribution of Houses with Plastic FencesSlide14
PlasticSlide15
Distribution of Houses with Brick FencesSlide16
BrickSlide17
According to Susan E. Schnare in
A Primer on Pickets, wood has been the most used fence material historicallyWood is also a naturally common resource in Eau ClaireSlide18
Peculiarly wood isn’t accompanied by the oldest houses on average
Very likely due to wood rotting and new owners replacing it with fences that last longer like metalSlide19
Metal fences can be more expensive Installation process
Wrought ironSlide20
Conclusion
The distribution of fence materials is scattered in Eau Claire. The main materials used to build fences were metal and wood with brick being rare but found on very wealthy properties. The one plastic fence found was obviously added later since the house it was with was 19
th
century. Fences are often changed when homes are remodeled to personal taste over the years so patterns are sometimes unclear.Slide21
Citations
Anderson, Murray. "Options and Styles for Your New Fence." Do It Yourself. 2006. Web. 10 Jun 2010. <http://www.doityourself.com/stry/optionsforfence>.
"Landscaping Online."
White Picket Fences.
N.p
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http://www.landscapingideasonline.com/white-picket-fence.php
>.
Schnare
, Susan. "A Primer on Pickets."
Old-House Journal. Web. 10 Jun 2010. <http://www.oldhousejournal.com/primer_on_pickets/magazine/1449>.