Tips for planning, designing and building a fence for your home

A fence can improve your home’s curb appeal, provide , increase privacy, and offer protection from the elements. But before you start building a fence, there are a few things you should know first.

Here are our top tips for planning, designing, and building a fence for your home:

1. Before you install a fence, ask yourself what your reason is for installing it.

If it’s strictly utilitarian——you can probably get by with a basic chain-link fence. If you’re looking to block noise or add privacy, you will want something tall and solid. Chances are your wishes are complex: You want to , but you also want to add a decorative element to your home’s exterior.

2. Whatever its purpose, a fence can function in many ways, but the first step is deciding what you’re looking for to choose one that works for you.

If you’re building , make sure you know which way a wooden fence should face. The smooth, finished side of the fence should face the neighbor. The side with the rails and posts showing should be on the inside. This is the standard way to build a backyard fence. Not only will your property look nicer this way but your neighbor will appreciate your attention to detail.

A white is quintessential, but before you buy wood posts and whitewash, think about the commitment you’re making. Wood fences might require occasional and can warp and rot over time.

3. Consider a low-maintenance material, such as , that offers the look of wood without the elbow grease.

Other material options include aluminum, steel, wrought iron, and bamboo.

If cost is an issue, mix different types of fences. could be placed at the front of the home, for example, connecting to chain link fencing in the back. Not only will this combination fence potentially save , but it also will reduce the amount of fence that might require repainting.

Mixing fencing materials and styles also adds interest to the landscape.

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