Homeowners often install fences to keep kids and pets close by. If you’re looking for this benefit while preventing people from looking into the yard, consider installing privacy fences to line your property. Here is some information to help you decide if this style fits your needs.

A Guide to Privacy Fences

What Is a Privacy Fence?

Privacy fences feature boards that are installed next to one another with no gaps in between. These barriers may be made out of wood, vinyl, or other planks, and are often 6 feet high or taller to limit the view of passersby. There are many other privacy fence designs. Ask your professional fence company for more information on styles that are available in your area.

What Are the Benefits?

Privacy fences are excellent for yards next to busy roads because they help limit noise. The fences promote security by limiting who can see into the yard and preventing people from entering your property without your permission. This will give you peace of mind that your yard is protected.

Homeowners who have a pool also enjoy privacy fences because they prevent people from seeing into the yard. This way, you and your family can enjoy the water. You can sit back and relax on the pool deck in your swimsuit without worrying about outside looky-loos. The fence promotes water safety by preventing people and animals from entering the pool area while you’re unaware of their presence.

Privacy fences also provide borders to make it clear where the yard ends. It’s easy to landscape up to the perimeter fence instead of trying to imagine where your property lines are located. Before installing your fence, locate your property pins or have your yard professionally surveyed. This way, you won’t have to worry about encroaching on your neighbor’s property.

Call 811 before you dig, even if you are trying to locate your pins. Your fence contractor can sometimes help you get a general location using metal detectors and a plot plan, which usually comes with your home closing paperwork.

When you’re ready to start moving forward with plans to fence your yard, turn to Trudeau's Fence Company for help. For more than 25 years, this trusted fence installation business has been committed to offering top products and excellent service, which is why they were awarded the Angie’s List Super Service Award in 2019 and for the last 18 years. Learn more about the products and services they offer—such as wood, vinyl, and chain-link fence materials—by visiting their website. Give their office a call at (614) 876-9944.