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FENCE TIPS/ADVICE
Following our tips and advice on beginning the fence installation process can make your life easier in the long run. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or if you’d like to schedule your fencing service.
INCLUDE YOUR NEIGHBORS
Don’t surprise your direct abutters. The sight of a fence suddenly rising near or along your neighbors’ property lines can sometimes alarm them. Notify neighbors of your plans in advance to avoid possible tensions, disputes, and questions that might race through their minds the day of the installation: “What’s going on? Will this fence be a monstrosity? What’s the finished product going to look like? Will it encroach on my property lines? Will the workers destroy my lawn in the process?”
Befriend and reassure your neighbors of your intentions and the distinction of your installer. Most neighbors will appreciate being included in the process. Inclusion can often influence their view of your project from their side of the fence. If your intention with the installation of your fence is to gain privacy, it’s important to consider that your neighbors will also be receiving privacy. By showing your abutters pictures of the fence style and sharing your plan, you can reassure your neighbors of your decision. You can even direct them to the Ideal Fence website so they gain another level of comfort. If your neighbors fail to embrace the project with your level of enthusiasm, they will be much less antagonistic than if they were ignored completely. If your neighbors become hostile to your plans, add another six inches to the fence height. (Only kidding. But remember, in the end, it’s your house and property.)
PLANNING YOUR FENCE
The three principal reasons for a fence:
● Privacy ● Decoration ● Security
Privacy: Remember, a good privacy fence acts as decoration, not as an imposing wall. Your fence style and height should fit your home and environment. If you require a tall fence, consider tapering it down in section heights to avoid a “monotonous” run and a steep and harsh cutoff. Tapering creates a pleasant aesthetic. In addition, the right landscaping can soften and lessen the fence height.
Decoration: Beyond the fence style you choose, consider ornamental aspects to supplement your fence – the right gate, an arbor, a decorative mailbox post, and more!
Security: A fence around a pool or yard to keep children and pets “corralled” should not have the look and feel of a prison wall. Ask Ideal Fence for the most creative and cost-effective means to mask your security objective.
LANDSCAPING
Stylish fencing forms the backdrop and backbone for your landscaping. If your budget won’t allow for extensive landscaping work, ask Ideal Fence for cost-effective ideas and appropriate plantings that can be added to accent your new look over time. Don’t hesitate to ask us about do-it-yourself suggestions or landscaper recommendations.
