Privacy Fences

A bamboo fence is a great fence to use for privacy, because there are no gaps between the bamboo poles. Bamboo quickly grows quite tall, so bamboo is a natural resource that makes great fencing because it does not tax the natural environment. The fencing can be as tall as five feet, and is easily installed by the moderately skilled do it yourselfer.

If privacy is the desired effect of putting up a fence, traditional privacy wood fencing is often the type chosen. Wood fences can be made so that the wood slats are side by side, providing excellent privacy. Wood fences do take more maintenance than some of the more modern fencing materials. You will need to paint or stain the fence from time to time, and rotten or broken boards will need to be replaced.

There are many styles of vinyl fences that make excellent privacy fencing. The thing to look for in a privacy fence made from vinyl is a height that gives you the privacy you are looking for. Vinyl fences are very low maintenance, and do not require painting. Also, with a vinyl fence you will avoid having to replace rotten or broken panels