Most people want their homes to be a place where they can retreat from the rest of the world, a place where you can feel separated and safe from the rest of the world. In situations where your house is close to your neighbors, or if you have a pool you spend a lot of time at you might feel like you need something to create a little more indication of privacy and seclusion. Maybe you want to sit on your deck in your swimming trunks or pajamas reading a book or listening to music with a cup of coffee while being completely out of eyeshot of your neighbors and the outside world.
Privacy fences are also a big bonus for keeping pets. A lot of dogs and cats get “wanderlust” from time to time, or see something exciting they want to chase while looking through the gaps in a fence. They might just squeeze through and scurry off, or in the case of dogs, start barking and barking for what seems like forever at a squirrel or something that passes by. With a privacy fence you’ll have a little less to worry about.
If you’ve recognized some of the situations or feelings mentioned here, then maybe it’s a good idea to get yourself a privacy fence. Privacy fences are generally tall and have no spaces to see through, providing home owners with a cozy private space. These are the basic descriptions of a privacy fence, but there are a whole lot of things you could do and little details that can be added to spruce up your privacy fence and get it looking just the way you want.
Wood fencing is the classic choice, and most people will still choose wood for their privacy fences. Wood’s generally not too expensive and is fairly easy to customize, paint, or stain. It also dampens the sound coming from outside, offering a kind of mild sound proofing for your property. Redwood and Cedar are both naturally resistant to bad weather, insects and rot, although it’s definitely a good idea to coat your fence in a preservative every couple of years just to ensure that your fence lasts as long as possible and stays sharp and pretty.
Another choice which has been getting more and more popular recently is the vinyl privacy fence. These always look fresh and are resistant to cracking and warping. They also don’t even need to be painted or stained. You can also get vinyl that looks like wood, so if that’s the look you’re going for you can get the best of both worlds.
To wrap things up, if what you want is more seclusion and better separation from the rest of your neighborhood, a privacy fence is the way to go.