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CONSIDERATIONS FORA FRONT YARD FENCE
Admin • April 16, 2020
The installation of a front yard fence isn't quite the same as a backyard fence. The backyard fence doesn't affect the curb appeal of your house quite as much as one in the front. You also have a host of other considerations. If you'd like to build a fence for the front yard, keep the following factors in mind.
Reason for the Front Yard Fence
First off, decide why you want to build a fence in the front yard. Homeowners have many reasons for front yard fencing. For one, they may want to keep their pets and children corralled. For another, they may desire an increase in security.
Ask yourself why you want a front yard fence. What purpose does the front yard fence fill that a backyard fence can't? Perhaps your front yard is bigger or you want more privacy. Maybe you just want to keep passersby off your lawn. You have valid reasons to want such a fence. Nailing down those reasons will help you determine what kind of fence to have installed.
HOA and Town Regulations
Before you go any further in the planning stage, find out what your HOA has decreed. Neighborhood HOAs typically have restrictions related to style, color, and material of fences. Likewise, consult with any municipal officials about regulations related to fencing. They may specify height restrictions as well as how far back from the sidewalk the fence needs to be.
Neighborhood Trends
Along the same lines, take a walk around your neighborhood. Regardless of HOA and town regulations, you still want your fence to fit in with your neighbors' fences. Look at the general height and styles of fences around your neighborhood.
Additionally, observe good neighbor etiquette. Needless to say, your fence has to be within your own property boundaries. However, ensure the fence doesn't block your neighbors' views. Before you start with the installation, talk to your neighbors about your plans.
Yard Entryway
Any fence needs an entryway. Typically, you need two entrances into a fenced area. For a front yard, those two entrances will be street access and driveway access. Consider also how you'll access the backyard. Likewise, do you want a gated entrance from the street? If you're fencing for security, you do want a gate. Otherwise, you might just highlight the entrance of your yard.
Style of the Front Yard Fence
As noted, a front yard fence impacts your curb appeal. So, give a lot of thought to the style. Keep in mind restrictions from your HOA, and consider what style of fence will best complement your house while still meeting your needs.
One of the most common front yard fences is the picket, which fits most regulations. The style is ideal for marking the boundary and keeping smaller pets and kids corralled. Wrought iron fencing is better for security and likewise adds curb appeal. You can also explore some of the more creative styles available.
Gated Driveway
You'll have to choose if you want the fence to incorporate your driveway. It doesn't have to. You can fence along the driveway or leave it open if you just want to keep passersby off your lawn. However, if you do want to include the driveway in the fence line, you need a gate. You'll most likely have to invest in a gate opener too.
Landscaping
Homeowners typically landscape their front yards for curb appeal. However, fence experts generally warn against letting plants climb on or hang over the fence. The plants hold moisture against the material, which can cause wood to rot or metal to rust. And a tree hanging over the fence can drop branches that damage it.
That said, you can still show off your landscaping with a front yard fence. You could plant beds in front of the fence with enough clearance so you can access it for maintenance. You can also cultivate plants that reach up taller than the fence without hanging over it.
Keep the above considerations in mind for your front yard fence. When you're ready for the fence, contact Pioneer Fence of Greenville.
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