Fiber Cement Fence and Its Aesthetics

Abstract

The Fiber Cement Fence and Its Aesthetics patent application introduces a novel approach to address limitations in traditional fencing materials, offering enhanced durability, low maintenance, and aesthetic appeal. By utilizing fiber cement panels, the invention provides a sustainable solution that improves upon the shortcomings of wood, metal, and vinyl fences. The fiber cement fence consists of panels made from a composite material comprising cement, sand, and cellulose fibers. This innovation design presents a range of advantages, including increased longevity, resistance to weathering, and improved privacy. The fence is customizable in size, shape, and color to suit individual preferences, and its installation involves traditional fence construction techniques. Moreover, the use of alternating stripe patterns created through tape application enhances the fence's visual appeal, simplifies installation, and strengthens the structure. By providing a durable, customizable, and aesthetically pleasing fencing option, the invention addresses contemporary fencing challenges while contributing to sustainable living practices.

Claims

1. The fence of claim 1, wherein it is suitable for practically any fencing needs whether for installing new fences or renovating old fences, and whether for residential or commercial.

2. The fence of claim 2, wherein the fiber cement panels can be colored to match the aesthetic preferences of property owners. Although the color scheme used for the sample fences here is semi-glassy cream white with 2 and 4 (or 4 and 8) alternating stripes in black, the fiber cement fence can be painted in any color combination.

3. The fence of claim 3, wherein it uses composite materials that are resistant to rot, decay, fire, and insect damage. It is less vulnerable to weathering, which improves its lifespan. Also its appearance lasts unlike a wood fence (see the differences between FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 in the companion image file).

4. The fence of claim 4, wherein the fiber cement panels are customizable in size and shape. Since each panel may be large in size, its labor cost to install can be reduced and time required for its installation can be minimized.

5. The fence of claim 5, wherein its stripe width can be narrow (like 1 inch in FIG. 3) or wide (like 2 inches in FIG. 9). Its stripe intervals can be short (like 2 feet/4 feet in FIG. 3) or long (like 4 feet/8 feet in FIG. 9). To ensure the stickiness of the tape, staplers can be applied by using a staple gun. If the stripes are in black, black staples are preferable.

6. The fence of claim 6, wherein many shortcomings such as out of shape (FIG. 11A), lack of privacy (FIG. 11B), and uneven (FIG. 11C), of a wood fence are eliminated. These figures are pictured in the companion image file.

Description

FIGURE CAPTION

[0026] FIG. 1: The six feet high front fence of a sample property, which uses the present invention with four feet and two feet alternating stripe pattern. The stripe width is one inch.

[0027] FIG. 2: The other side of the front fence (see in FIG. 1) and side yard fence, which uses the present invention with four feet and two feet alternating stripe pattern.

[0028] FIG. 3: The same side yard fence (see FIG. 2) viewed from a different direction. This six feet high fence is painted in semi-glossy white with four feet and two feet alternating stripes in black.

[0029] FIG. 4: The other side of side yard fence of the same sample property. The fence specification and material are the same as the fence in FIG. 3.

[0030] FIG. 5A: An eight feet high and a four feet wide fence section.

[0031] FIG. 5B: A second four feet wide section installed after the first section (see in FIG. 5A).

[0032] FIG. 6: A six feet high and eight feet wide fence section made out of three pieces of fiber cement panels, two pieces of four inch by four inch eight feet long pressure treated wood, one piece of two inch by four inch sixteen feet pressure treated wood, plus two bags of fifty pound concrete.

[0033] FIG. 7: Preparing an existing wood fence to support fiber cement panels, that is to level horizontal wood bars with the fence posts.

[0034] FIG. 8: Mounting fiber cement panels onto the prepared existing wood fence (see FIG. 7).

[0035] FIG. 9: Placing fiber cement panels onto an old wood fence. The fence is eight feet high with four feet and eight feet alternating stripe pattern. The stripes are two inch wide and painted in black.

[0036] FIG. 10: The other side of the same fence (see FIG. 9). The renovation using the present invention has altered the fence substantially both by its look and its strength.

[0037] FIG. 11A: The pictured wood fence section is out of shape.

[0038] FIG. 11B: The pictured wood fence section is lack of privacy.

[0039] FIG. 11C: The pictured wood fence section is uneven.

CONCLUSION

[0040] The present invention builds a fence using a composite material that offers improved durability, low maintenance, and unique aesthetics. The fence is made from a combination of cement, sand, and cellulose fibers, which provides a strong and durable material that is resistant to rot, decay, fire, and insect damage. The fence can be customized in size, shape, and color to match the aesthetic preferences of property owners and can be easily installed using traditional fence installation techniques. Also using tapes for stripe patterns improves the sharpness of stripe edges, reduces the labor cost, and further strengthens the fence itself.