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Homeowners Handbook - The Department of Disaster Management

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Curbs reduce the amount of space or right-of-way required for a streetby eliminating drainage swales and their flat side slopes; curbs alsoreduce the lengths of driveways built from streets to homes orbusinesses.Light reflective surfaces of concrete curbs delineate pavement edgesand improve visibility for drivers at night, thus promoting safety.Where there are no concrete curbs to outline the edges of roads andstreets, it is now common practice to mark the pavement edges withstripes of white paint.FencingHaving a fence around your property serves a number of purposes, themost obvious of which is privacy. Enclosing your property discouragestrespassers and strangers from entering your property unlawfully.Installing a fence can be beneficial in a number of ways. These benefitsinclude:Deterring trespassers or unwanted guestsPrivacySecurityControlled accessibilityAesthetically pleasing designBoundary demarcationDepending on your wants and needs, a variety of styles, sizes, andmaterials for fencing and gate projects are available which include:Temporary and permanent chain linkPost and RailWrought IronPicket FencePanel FencingWood Fencing96

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