Flickr Finds: PVC Pipe Fencing

While cruising Flickr, (What did we do with our spare time before?) we came across this fence made from PVC Pipes in Galveston, Texas. We have all seen PVC fencing before as vinyl fencing is everywhere these days, although usually it looks more like a traditional fence. We were impressed with the...

detail that they were able to accomplish with the material.
We know that PVC fencing isn't exactly environmentally friendly, however we do know that it is rather weather (say that 3 times fast) resistant and requires little maintenance.

It raises many questions such as how well it stands up against the elements (because of the nature of using pipes) or what the neighbors think of their handy work. Not to mention curiosity about the actual construction process. Were the pipes sunk in the ground? How far? Did they have to fill them with anything? Rebar? Concrete?
We applaud their efforts to think outside of the box and would love to hear your thoughts on this twist to PVC fencing.

Photo located on Flickr here.

Comments (17)

Could you add a source link, please?

While I do love the meander pattern created with the T-sections, it still looks like PVC pipe to me.

This gave me a rash when I looked at it.

DI Don't! that is awful.

Wow, I'm AMAZED they were able to get that past the historical foundation. They're notoriously finicky.

I like it. Only question, how does it stand up to wind?

I actually really, really like it. However, I wonder about how it would stand up to wind etc, and how it's sunk into the ground.

Hmmm.....

Think a plumber might live there?

Too bad they didn't use copper or brass, would have looked much nicer.

Of course, it would have been ripped off in less than a week.

Revolting? Fuss and bother. They did a marvelous job of design. I think it looks fabulous.

just spent the weekend in venice california. walked on dozens of streets. saw hundreds of fences made from innovative materials that were ALSO attractive. this one is sorry....no thanks.

Hmm, this reminds me of some of the weird things that my classmates in architecture school made in the studio, just for fun. Great as a creative exercise; not so great if your neighbors have to look at it.

I LOVE it! (and I can't believe how up-tight everyone is.)
As far as assembly, it could be easily set on rebar posts, making it totally portable. Much more intricate (and interesting) than vinyl.
Thanks for breaking the mold, and starving the termites!