Key:fence_type

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fence_type
Description
Describes the properties of a fence. Show/edit corresponding data item.
Group: barriers
Used on these elements
should not be used on nodesmay be used on waysmay be used on areas (and multipolygon relations)should not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
Documented values: 2
Requires
Useful combination
Status: de facto

The key fence_type=* describes the properties of a fence.

How to map

Add this tag to an already existing fence.

This tag must be used in combination with barrier=fence.

Values

Value Comment Photo
barbed_wire A barbed wire fence is a type of fencing wire constructed with sharp edges or points arranged at intervals along the strands.
bars A fence made of (usually metal) bars. Sometimes also called “pool fencing” and used around swimming-pools.


chain You are encouraged to no longer use this tag as the former definition was confusing. Instead, use barrier=chain or barrier=fence + fence_type=chain_link.
chain_link A chain-link fence (also referred to as wire netting, wire-mesh fence, chain-wire fence, cyclone fence, hurricane fence or diamond-mesh fence) is a type of woven fence usually made from galvanized or polyethylene-coated steel wire.
concrete A fence made of concrete blocks or concrete elements with special geometry. It can be opaque or hollow.

Consider using material=concrete instead.


corrugated_metal Light steel sheets with linear corrugated pattern (wavy, trapezoidal, etc.). Also known in Australia as Colorbond fencing.
electric An electric fence is a barrier that uses electric shocks to prevent animals or people from crossing a boundary.
glass A fence made of hardened glass panels, usually supported at intervals by metal posts. Often used for swimming pool or verandah fencing, when you want to be able to easily see through the fence.
knee_rail A fence made of a single rail (usually either diamond-shaped or round) supported at approximately knee level by vertical posts. Common around car parks, etc. Often made of wood or metal.
krest Typical metallic pedestrian fence PO-1 "Krest". Used in cities of Russia for fencing around crossings. Widely used in France on sidewalks and known as "Croix de Saint-André" (St. Andrew's Cross or X-shaped cross)
metal A fence mainly made of metal. This is a broad (rather unspecific) value.

Consider using a more specific type of metal fence: e.g. bars, krest, railing, wire. Or use material=metal instead.

net A net fence is a flexible type of woven fence usually made from plastics and typically used to prevent balls or equipment from leaving designated areas (e.g. sports fields), protecting spectators, players and surrounding property.
paling A variety of fences, usually consisting of either vertical posts tied together with wire, or vertical boards nailed to horizontal braces.



panel A fence made of prefabricated panels that are inserted into grooves in concrete (or wooden) fence posts.


pole A fence mainly made of simple poles.
post_and_rail A variety of fences usually made of horizontal rails on top of vertical, or sometimes slanted, posts.


railing A railing for example at the edge of a bridge to prevent persons or vehicles from falling down. Often made of metal or wood.
roundpole A roundpole fence is a wooden fence typical of Finland, Sweden, Norway and Estonia. It is normally made from debarked unsplit youngish trees.
slatted A fence made of wooden or concrete upright posts, with usually three horizontal wooden rails, to which vertical wooden boards are fastened.
split_rail A split-rail or log fence is a type of fence constructed out of timber logs, usually split lengthwise into rails.
temporary A temporary fence is a type of fence constructed of freestanding, self-supporting wire-mesh panels, held together with couplers and supported with counter-weighted feet, usually used around construction sites.
wire A fence mainly made of wire, in a variety of styles; e.g. welded vertical wires, horizontal wires strung through / between posts, wire mesh.


wood A fence mainly made of wood. This is a broad (rather unspecific) value.

Consider using a more specific type of wooden fence: e.g paling, post_and_rail, roundpole, slatted, split_rail. Or use material=wood instead.

User defined All commonly used values on Taginfo.

This table is a wiki template with a default description in English. Editable here.

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