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7 Key Reasons Why You Should Install a Fence Around Your Property

Install a fence around your property

By Gates and Fencing Tweed Coast Published 3 years ago 6 min read
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1. Privacy

Privacy is the one of the most important things that everyone takes into account before they purchase a property. Whether you are watching a movie with your significant other or sunbathing, it’s great to know that someone isn’t watching you, because you have installed a fence around your property. A person won’t purchase a property if it has a poorly designed fence because this would mean that the buyer won’t be assured of their privacy, even if the property is unique and is the most exceptional home in the town or city.

Fences, as stated above, accord different levels of security. For instance wooden and vinyl fences would be preferred to chain-link ones. Chain-link fences are see-through and don’t offer any form of privacy, when compared to the other types of fences. If you have pets, (e.g., dogs) wood, vinyl, or electric fences would be preferred to prevent them from unnecessarily barking at the neighbors. Also, it would stop animal abusers from mistreating your dogs.

2. Safety and security

Having a fence is particularly valuable when you have children and pets for two reasons:

It keeps your kids and animals in.

It keeps uninvited visitors out.

With a fence, you may feel comfortable letting your younger children run around the yard while you sit on your deck reading or letting your dog run around unleashed. Having a fence is even more valuable if you live in a rural area with lots of wildlife (though in some cases, you'll need a pretty tall fence to keep all those creatures away).

Furthermore, if you have a swimming pool, trampoline, or other potentially dangerous feature on your property, a safety fence is a good way to avoid accidents. In fact, in some cases, your town might actually mandate that you install one to prevent trespassers from getting hurt. And, depending on your carrier, installing a fence could save you some money on homeowners insurance.

3. Increased property value

Whether you plan to sell your home next month or in five years, you should consider getting a fence. A fence is one feature that can add value to your home. By putting a little money into a new fence, you can get a higher selling price or a quicker sale.

Of course, you need the right type of fence to increase your property’s value. You need a fence that meets the wants and needs of prospective buyers. Therefore, you should consider getting a fence that provides both security and privacy.

A fence is one of the first features that prospective buyers can see of your home. If you spend the time and money on installing a new fence, then you could reap the benefits. As an added benefit, you get to enjoy the privacy, security, and aesthetic value of your home before you sell your home.

4. Decorative Purposes

Some fencing types add a decorative appeal to your property, as they have ornamental elements on them. Such types of fences will add an instant appeal to your house, thus increasing the value of your home. A good, high-quality fence is always a great investment. You will then end up reselling your property at higher costs, which will be more profitable for you. When choosing a fence, it’s advisable to pick a design that will match the look of your neighborhood. If you live in one of those neighborhoods or communities that have a defined type of fence, you are required to install, then you will have fewer choices

If you aim to reap the benefits of a fence, ensure you find the services of an experienced fence contractor. It’s important to do so as they will advise you on the right kind of fence, the materials you should use and the style and colors, which you should use for your fence. Call the professionals at Secure Fence and Rail to ensure the highest quality.

5. Barriers

Another reason to install a fence is for personal comfort. We don’t mean peace of mind in terms of intruders, but comfortable living conditions.

Fences can work as barriers between our yard and the outside world. Why can’t you hear noises from your backyard while in your house? It’s because of the walls.

Though less effective, fences can serve the same purpose. Perhaps there are things nearby that you’d prefer not to look at or hear about.

Maybe your neighbors have loud dogs or argue a lot. A fence can help keep some of that out.

Maybe your neighbors have neon porchlights with about as much strength as the kind they shine at techno concerts. A fence will help you live and let live so nobody has to give up what they love.

6. Marking Of Property

Land is a scarce resource. If you have a large farm of thousands of acres or even a small plot measuring less than an acre, marking your property is imperative, as it will prevent people from encroaching it. Erecting a fence is the best way of marking where your land starts and ends. It will help you avoid disputes with your neighbors; such problems can sometimes lead to expensive lawsuits.

In addition to the prevention of encroachment, installing a fence will also help you to know how much space is remaining on your property, so that you can plan accordingly if you have any renovations or additions in mind. You may wish to add a swing set or small pool for your kids, so knowing the size of your land will help you determine the size of the pool and the kind of swing set which you can get for your kids or younger siblings.

Marking your property using a fence will also help you determine where your maintenance activities begin and end, such as clearing the lawn, picking up dirt or gathering fallen leaves.

7. Aesthetics

When you don’t have a fence, you don’t have a visual barrier to start and end your backyard. The lack of a barrier can make it challenging to landscape your yard. Shrubs can work as a visual barrier, but they take years to grow. While you wait for them to mature, you need to deal with the poor aesthetics.

When you install a beautiful fence, you make your yard more visually pleasing. The barrier makes it easier for you to create a garden that is visually pleasing. Instead of staring at an empty lot or your neighbor’s house, you can look at your garden and your fence.

Some homeowners choose to incorporate their fence into their gardens. The result can be even more aesthetically pleasing. You can plant vines or shrubs along the fence line. However, you need to garden carefully. It can be easy for vines to overtake your fence.

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About the Creator

Gates and Fencing Tweed Coast

Gates and Fences Tweed Coast provide premium and affordable fencing and gate options across all of Tweed.

http://www.gatesandfencingtweed.com.au/

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  • Peter Johnson9 months ago

    A wood fence complements the landscape and other features of an outdoor garden while being reasonably priced, providing privacy, and having a fantastic natural appearance. Fence companies in Tyler Texas at https://www.longviewfencecompany.com provide a variety of timber species so that our clients may make the best option for their unique needs and preferences. Japanese Cedar, Western Red Cedar, and Premium Treated Pickets (PTP) are available to our customers.

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