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cleaned or withstand a rainy season. Tin siding, on the other hand, offers water resistance, but little
insulation when used alone. If it's a thin-sided shed you're hoping to convert to a chicken coop, you
might want to plan on adding another layer for insulation inside.
Fencing
One of the most commonly overlooked benefits to a property is the fencing. Your property will
need sturdy fencing to protect any livestock from predators. Simple little picket fencing looks nice,
but is often pricy to install and doesn't have much practical use. If you are paying the price for
what the former owners have installed, only to have to re-fence the entire property yourself, you
haven't saved a nickel.
This little picket fence gate looks pretty, but it didn't keep in the dogs, the chickens, or the goats. It now
serves as a simple gate in and out of the garden, but has been reinforced with wire at the top.
Wood panel fencing can be difficult to maintain. But wood is often less expensive than some of the
other options, such as vinyl. Treating wood will increase the cost, as will painting the fence. If you
live near a wooded area, you may be able to procure the resources for free or very inexpensively.
