Privacy Fences and
Privacy Fence Screens
Does your neighbor like watching your outdoor activities and entering into private conversations?
Do you have a neighbor with an unkempt lawn mowed twice per year, whether it needs it or not?
Or does your property abut a busy road or pedestrian trail?
If so, a privacy fence may be the solution to your needs.
Types of Privacy Fences - Enhancing Security and Style
Vinyl Privacy Fence
Vinyl fences are a durable, low-maintenance option. Key features include:
- UV protection for longevity
- Available in various styles and colors, including the popular white or gray privacy fences
- Tongue and groove pickets for added strength
- Complements common exterior house trim colors
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Wood Picket Privacy Fence
Wood privacy fences, particularly cedar ones, offer a natural, classic look. Benefits include:
- Customizable with stains or paint
- The most common height is a 6 foot wood privacy fence, but taller or shorter fences can be installed
- Can be designed as a picket fence for a more open look
- Cedar privacy fences are durable
- Allows for creative design and customized features
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Composite Privacy Fence
Composite privacy fences provide durability and a modern aesthetic. Advantages include:
- Long-lasting and weather-resistant
- Available in various colors
- Heavy duty and low maintenance
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Choosing the Right Privacy Fence
When selecting a privacy fence, consider these factors:
Height
Most privacy fences are 6 feet tall, but always check local regulations. Some jurisdictions permit 8’ tall residential fences and even taller in commercial applications.
Material
Choose based on durability, maintenance needs, and aesthetic preferences. We offer a diverse range of fencing materials, including chain link, vinyl, composite, and wood.
Design
Options range from simple panels to decorative styles with lattice tops.
Installation Considerations and Ways to Enhance Your Privacy Fence
Installation Considerations
Before installing your privacy fence:
- Review your property documents for easements, especially overland flow easements
- Check local regulations for height restrictions and setback requirements
- Consider professional installation for complex designs or materials
Enhancing Your Privacy Fence
To maximize your privacy fence's effectiveness:
- If 100% privacy is required for a wood fence, you may want a board-on-board style, where pickets overlap. In traditional picket-style wood fencing, boards naturally shrink as they dry, which can leave small gaps between pickets (1/8“ or so)
- Consider a tall fence option if local regulations allow
- Use landscaping to complement and enhance your fence's privacy features
Privacy Screens
Privacy fence screens are an excellent addition to existing fences or as standalone solutions:
Note: Residential chain link fences require an upgrade in material thickness (i.e. need to be higher-gauge steel, such as typical commercial-grade quality) or high winds can blow over light gauge residential chain link fencing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Privacy Fences
Yes, a vinyl privacy fence screen can be used with a chain link fence privacy setup to enhance privacy and create a more enclosed area.
The vinyl privacy fence screen is available in various colors, including white and black, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your outdoor décor.
It is not recommended to install a privacy screen on a chain link fence that isn't set in concrete (i.e. a no-dig chain link fence). The fence requires an upgrade in materials as well as strong footings concrete to withstand the forces of strong winds
Yes, there are privacy fence gates available that can complement the vinyl privacy fence screens, providing a cohesive look for your fenced area.
To ensure the actual fence height meets your privacy protection needs, consider the height of the vinyl privacy fence panels and how they will relate to your specific outdoor space and sightlines.
For a stylish vinyl privacy fence, it is recommended to use vinyl privacy fence panels that are dual ribbed for extra strength and feature aluminum reinforcement in the bottom rail for added durability.
Yes, while vinyl components do not have the same ease of customization as wood, we can do some crazy gymnastics to make it fit unique spaces.
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