Key:fence_type
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+/- fence_type
Describes the properties of a fence.
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The key fence_type describes the properties of a fence.
Currently, this tag mixes function, construction type and material of fences. You may refer to Proposed_features/Fence_attributes for a more structured tagging schema based on fence:type=*.
How to map
Add this tag to an already existing fence.
This tag must be used in combination with barrier=fence.
Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| barbed_wire | Barbed wire fence. A type of fencing wire constructed with sharp edges or points arranged at intervals along the strands. |
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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. |
| electric | Electric fence. A barrier that uses electric shocks to deter animals or people from crossing a boundary. |
| roundpole | A roundpole fence is a wooden fence typical of Finland, Sweden and Norway. It is normally made from unbarked and unsplit youngish trees. |
| split_rail | Split-rail or log fence. A type of fence constructed out of timber logs, usually split lengthwise into rails. |
| wood | A fence mainly made of wood. This is a broad definition, it may be logs or planks. |
