Maximizing Privacy with Strategic Fencing Cape Cod Designs

Privacy doesn't happen by accident. You need the right fence in the right place at the right height. Here's how to get real privacy without wasting money on fence you don't need.

Start with your sight lines. Stand where neighbors can see into your property. Mark these spots. You need privacy fence here. Walk your yard at different times of day. Morning sun creates different shadows than afternoon sun. You might need coverage in places you didn't expect.

Height matters more than material. A 4-foot fence gives you zero privacy when someone stands. A 6-foot fence blocks views from ground level. An 8-foot fence blocks second-story windows. Match your height to what you're blocking. Check local codes before you go higher than 6 feet.

Layer your fencing for maximum effect. Put your tallest fence closest to what you want to hide. Your deck, your pool, your patio. Use shorter fence or no fence where privacy doesn't matter. This saves money and keeps your yard from feeling like a prison.

Solid board fencing gives you complete privacy. Nobody sees through it. Shadowbox fencing gives you privacy with better airflow. Horizontal slat fencing blocks views but lets light through. Pick based on what matters most to you.

Angle matters when you're near the street. A fence parallel to the road blocks straight-on views. Angle it slightly and you block views from passing cars too. We position fence to maximize privacy from all directions.

Add height without adding fence. Plant tall shrubs behind a 4-foot fence. You get 8 feet of privacy for less money. Lattice toppers add 1 to 2 feet of height while keeping the open feel. Vines grow on lattice and fill in gaps.

Don't forget about gaps under your fence. A 6-inch gap at ground level lets animals through. It also lets people see your feet and lower legs. Bring fence boards close to ground level for complete privacy.

We design fencing Cape Cod properties for maximum privacy. We walk your property. We identify sight lines. We recommend fence placement that solves your privacy problems without covering your entire yard. You get privacy where you need it and openness where you don't.

Contact PRO Fence Co. today:Cape Cod: 508-394-4800 // Address: 133 Upper County Rd. S. Dennis, MA 02660  

Wilmington: 781-933-1234 // 835 Woburn St. Wilmington, MA 01887  

Website: https://www.profenceco.com