Privacy fences add character to your property but drizzle in privacy, protection and additional benefits traditional fencing leaves behind. When you crave extra seclusion and comfort at your home, build a privacy fence to create a backyard oasis perfect for your family.

Curious to learn more about privacy fencing? This handy guide provides insight into important privacy fence information. Use this guide as a reference to decide if privacy fencing is best for your home. Denco Fence Company professionals can also answer your questions, so just give us a call if you prefer human interaction or bear additional questions not answered in this guide.

What is a Privacy Fence?

A privacy fence is designed to conceal your home from the neighborhood, blocking off nosey neighbors, intruders, and other suspicious people. The fence has a solid design, unlike traditional fencing, preventing anyone from peeking between boards or crevices.

Privacy fences can stand vertically or horizontally, depending on their location and your preferences. Materials used for privacy fences range from wood -the most popular option- to vinyl and composite. Each material has advantages and disadvantages which should carefully be considered before the build. To be considered a privacy fence, it must stand between four and six feet tall.

Some privacy fences contain lattices, planters, or assorted other decorations at the top. This option adds more character to the fence while giving the home an awesome aesthetic and curb appeal. The fencing experts at Denco would be happy to go over the available fencing options with you.

What are the Benefits of a Privacy Fence?

Privacy fences enhance Denver properties while adding privacy, protection, and amazing perks that standard fencing does not offer. Once you pick and choose your fencing material and design, you’ve taken the first step toward enjoying the perks like those listed below.

  • Privacy: Gather in the comfort of your backyard, patio, or even inside the home without nosey neighbors watching your every move. No more worrying if someone is peeking inside the house during other private moments. Privacy fences take privacy to the top level.
  • Security: Concerned that someone may come into your yard for sinister purposes? Fear your child may dart out into the road? Parents understand kids do the darndest things. Privacy fences ease worries by providing a barrier that prevents anyone from unknowingly entering the lawn. Additionally, this barrier keeps kids inside their boundaries, and protects pets, too!
  • Weather Protection: Denver winds of 60 to 100 MPH are not unheard of, especially in the foothills areas. Add the massive hail that falls in the city and it’s understandable that you want to protect your property. A fence provides a barrier against wind and hail, better protecting your home, vehicle, and other property.
  • Value: Zillow estimates the fences increase the value of a home by about 20%. Should you relocate out of Denver or into another neighborhood home here in the city, expect more interest and profit for the home. It will move off the MLS fast!
  • Style: Style and elegance come naturally with a fence installed in the yard. With the array of fence styles, colors, and materials, every homeowner has access to exactly what they want in their fence.

What are the Different Types of Privacy Fences?

Choosing the right type of privacy fence ensures maximum comfort and enjoyability. Homeowners can pick from almost any material, although wood, vinyl, and masonry are the most commonly used for privacy fences.

Wood Privacy Fences

The natural appeal wood brings cannot be matched with other materials. That is why wood remains the top material chosen for fencing, particularly privacy fencing. It is the least expensive material to install because it’s so commonly used. However, wood oftentimes ranks as the most expensive material and requires regular staining and upkeep. Wood privacy fences can be made from almost any species, though redwood, cedar, and pine are commonly chosen. The fence material may deteriorate quicker than other materials. Wood rot usually encompasses the biggest problem associated with this fence material. For people that do not mind the upkeep who also want the most aesthetically pleasing design, wood material is the best choice.

Vinyl Privacy Fences

Vinyl fencing is becoming increasingly popular. Homeowners realize that vinyl is stylish but lasts longer than wood without the sometimes expensive upkeep requirement. Vinyl initially costs more money than wood but overall offers the best value. Typically made from PVC materials, vinyl fences come in assorted styles and can even be made to match the current wood. The fence also requires little maintenance and lasts many years. They can also be made higher than other fence materials.

Composite Privacy Fences

If you love the look of wood but hate its cost, upkeep, and maintenance requirements, consider composite fencing instead. This material has the look, charm, and qualities of wood, minus the headaches and expense. Many homeowners choose this material for their fences. While composite is not 100% maintenance-free, a simple cleaning is the brunt of the work. Maintaining the fence is much easier and more affordable than wood. Composite fencing can last for as long as 30-years with proper care. Denco Fence Company carries a wide selection of composite fencing materials suitable to every need.

Masonry Privacy Fences

Stone, brick, and concrete privacy fences offer the absolute best in protection, privacy, and durability. The design options with masonry materials can be more limited, although many people do not mind making the compromise. Masonry fencing costs more than wood or vinyl, but its overall costs are considerably lower. Expect the need for little to no upkeep and maintenance with a masonry privacy fence.

What are the Different Parts of a Privacy Fence?

Building a fence requires several different parts or components. Each piece must be placed together to build the fence. Without the proper components, the fence will not look its best and may not be very durable. While the parts needed to build a fence differ from one material to the next, we’ll look at the basics needed to build a wooden privacy fence at your home.

  • Posts: Posts support the main weight of the fence. Typical pole installation involves boring holes into the ground, adding concrete, and then adding the posts into the concrete. Fence posts are typically made from 4×4 planks, with heigh dependant on the desired height of the fence.
  • Pickets: Commonly called planks and slats, pickets come in assorted sizes, thickness levels, and styles with various tops such as flat-top and dog ears. The most common picket measures 42″ or 72″ high with a 5/8″ thickness. The 1/2″ pickets are the most economical option while ¾” pickets are the premier choice.
  • Rails: Rails run horizontally against the length of the fence. They’re used for picket attachment. Two or three rails may run along the backside of the fence, depending on the size. Rails are made with 2x lumber for added thickness.

How Much Does it Cost to Build a Privacy Fence?

Homeowners oftentimes anticipate the costs to build a fence at much higher prices than the actual costs. Curious to learn the price to build a privacy fence and cut out the guesswork?

For a broad nationwide measure, HomeAdvisor estimated homeowners nationwide pay an average of $2,899 to install a wood or composite privacy fence (source), or a range between $1,699 and $4,140.

For Vinyl fences, homeowners can expect to pay $3,783 on average (source), or between $2,237 and $5,438 for professional installation.

Many factors determine the final cost to build the fence, including the material, size of the fence, and special features/designs added. The company selected for installation impacts the cost as well. Rest assured Denco Fence Company offers fair pricing to every customer who trusts us with their privacy fence installation needs.

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Denco Fence Company builds privacy fences for businesses and homeowners throughout Denver and the surrounding areas at some of the best rates around. We’ve been committed to 5-star service since our inception, and this concept has been the driving force of our company.

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