Are you considering upgrading the fencing in your backyard? Need to put up some fencing around the premises of your business? You might be facing the choice between privacy and perimeter fencing, which is why we are here. We will explore the differences between the two types of fencing, and help you decide which one might be right for your outdoor space.
Privacy vs. perimeter fences
Let us find out the key difference between these two types of fencing:
Perimeter fencing does exactly what you might think it will do. It marks a perimeter around a building, installation or any other object. These are usually chosen by businesses to mark their premises, or by homeowners to go around the entire perimeter of their property. It can also be placed around a pool area, garden feature or seating area. Perimeter fencing is usually made from rougher wood to create a rustic feel.
Privacy fencing tends to enclose a smaller area than a perimeter fence, and can be designed with higher-grade materials. This is because privacy fences are built to keep neighbors or pedestrians from entering or seeing into a particular space. For a slightly more ‘open’ feel, some privacy fencing is designed with small gaps in between the wooden panels.
Here are some of the most common types of privacy fence:
Picket fences are normally around 3-feet tall, meaning that they do not totally cut off vision. If you want to mark your yard but retain a welcoming feel, a short picket fence might be for you. These are often made of softwoods like Western Red Cedar which can be painted to match the color scheme of your home.
Gothic picket fences usually feature some kind of decorative pattern included in the design of the fence panels.
Horizontal fences were traditionally seen as old-fashioned and past their prime, but they are regaining popularity and are now seen as a modern privacy fence. Since they are not the norm, many people choose to use attractive wood such as Mangaris or rich redwood to highlight their horizontal fence.
Vertical dog-ear fencing is popular in California and beyond. Featuring 6-to-8 foot high vertical board fences, they provide a great level of privacy.
Are you more interested in a larger perimeter fence to surround your property or public space? Bear in mind that while these offer less privacy, they are still useful for marking territory and keeping livestock and other large animals off a particular piece of land.
From cedar split rail to vinyl ranch style fencing, the most common solutions for perimeter fencing are usually made up of lower-grade wood because of the larger area to be covered. This economical choice means you can surround acres of land with your perimeter fence!
Jack Vale is a writer in partnership with fence and event rental supplier, Viking Fence.
