Privacy fences provide the homeowners with isolation. The fence prevents neighbors or outsiders from seeing anything behind it. This fence is perfect for people who want privacy and security, it provides a barrier between the homeowners and the outside world and usually measures to about six feet high. Privacy fencing comes in a range of different styles, which includes saddled, scalloped, board in board, shadow box, Dog ear and also capped. A scalloped and saddled privacy fence add a much higher level of decoration to your yard and the styles are a classic in design. They enhance your surroundings and complement your landscape. Wood fences are usually built from pressure treated pine or cedar in the South-West. They give you approximately 15 years of reliable service but many still serve their owners for up to 20-25 years before having to be replaced.
Pressure treated pines are easily available because it is harvested and grown in the South-East of US and it also costs effectively. Cedar presents great color and it’s grown in the north east and Canada. Both wood fence products are bug and rot resistant.
Privacy fences are recommended to have a sealer applied at the time of construction and every three to five years. Applying a good sealer will keep the fence looking healthy and new for a longer period of time.