subject: Garden Privacy Screens - Nosy Neighbors Got You Down? Consider A Privacy Fence [print this page] A privacy fence is a nice method to keep out undesired eyes from your yard or home. These are generally solid fences that are pretty high so individuals can't simply peer over them. Families who've small children who often play in the backyard sometimes use privacy fences.
Also, people who have pools or hot tubs frequently want to use a privacy fence in order to keep people from looking in on the activities taking place in the backyard. Anyone who would like an additional bit of security will want to have a privacy fence installed if there is not one already there.
A privacy fence could be very decorative. It could be created from a variety of materials and depending on the spot you want blocked off you can make it an industrial look or a really homey look. Whatever your personal style and taste is, there is a kind of privacy fence available to you. A few individuals select to not even use a traditional fence for privacy but rather use shrubs or trees. They will line the region with close fitting tall shrubs or trees.
This is very nice because it lends an attractive look to the landscape. For individuals who have gardens, hot tubs or pools, this option may be particularly appealing. The downside to this kind of privacy fence is that it will need much more maintenance to care for and trim the shrubs or trees so they stay attractive.
Privacy fences can be made of wood also. These are usually treated wood that is roughly eight feet tall. A decorative topper may also be added. Simply because the privacy fence is usually solid, it can look a little plain especially if it is being used all over a home. You will want to make it a little more appealing while maintaining the functional use for it as well. A decorative lattice work on the top will help achieve that. A privacy fence can also be made of other materials including chain link and vinyl. For a chain link fence, slats are woven among the links to create a solid wall.
