| As more and more subdivisions are being | | | | choose from if your neighborhood doesn't |
| constructed you will notice that houses are being | | | | recognize development regulation. If you do not |
| built closer and closer together. This lack of space | | | | choose to build the fence yourself, you can |
| leads to less and less privacy. A solution to this | | | | choose from vinyl, aluminum, or wood fences that |
| problem is installing a privacy fence. The following | | | | are packaged in panels for your convenience. |
| are a few tips on how to approach erecting your | | | | Once you decide on the fence material, you will |
| own privacy fence. | | | | need to choose a style and color that |
| First you will need to check your neighborhood | | | | complements your home. The colors are usually |
| ordinances. They should be explained in the | | | | muted so as not to distract. Fence styles range |
| neighborhood's by-laws. Your particular | | | | from lower picket fences (starting 3 feet in |
| neighborhood may not recognize development | | | | height) to a complete privacy fence (6 feet in |
| regulations, so you will have some freedom of | | | | height). |
| choice. | | | | Decide why you are building the fence. If you are |
| Depending on your local government ordinances, | | | | trying to add ambiance you may want to consider |
| you may need to obtain a building permit. Some | | | | a picket fence. If you want privacy, then you will |
| local governments require obtaining a permit if the | | | | want to buy a closed-in style. If you have a pool |
| fence is over a certain height. Refer to your | | | | or hot tub, a privacy fence with a secured gate |
| county's Department of Buildings and Codes | | | | will probably suit your needs. There are a myriad |
| Division for information and assistance on obtaining | | | | of fencing options available to suit everyone's |
| the necessary permit. If your fence does not | | | | needs no matter what your situation or lifestyle. |
| meet local jurisdiction, you may be charged a fine. | | | | If you feel confident be sure to obtain the proper |
| You will also need to locate your exact property | | | | tools, including a posthole digger to insure depth. |
| line. If your property deed is not handy, you can | | | | You will also need to decide if you want the fence |
| obtain the necessary information from your | | | | set in concrete or in the soil. If you are not |
| county's Register of Deeds Office. You may want | | | | comfortable with erecting your own fence, seek |
| to erect a fence 6 to 12 inches inside the outer | | | | the aide of a reputable contractor. But remember |
| limit of your property line to be safe and ensure | | | | that most pre-made fences are easy to install |
| your fence is on your own property. You can be | | | | and are within the correct specifications to suit |
| faced with fines and you may be forced to | | | | any need. |
| rebuild if your fence extends into a neighbor's | | | | Fences are easy to maintain, generally need little, |
| property line. | | | | if any, upkeep, have a great visual appeal, and will |
| Now you can decide on the material of your | | | | secure your privacy. |
| fence. As stated earlier, you will have a variety to | | | | |