When you think about the type of fence you want to install around your property, there are many different types and styles. Many homeowners want to know about the differences between privacy fences and semi-privacy fences.
In this blog we are going to present you with some tips that can help you decide.
Full Privacy Fences
Full privacy fences are created with pickets that are placed side by side without leaving any gaps. A full privacy fence provides a completely obstructed view of your property from the outside. In addition to blocking the view, a privacy fence has many benefits. Here are a few:
A full privacy fence reduces unwanted noise
A privacy fence is a solid barrier, unpleasant noises coming from outside your yard, such as traffic, loud music, noisy neighbors, are drastically reduced.
While a full privacy fence may not block out all unpleasant sounds, having a barrier between you and the outdoors will give you a quieter environment, allowing you to enjoy your outdoor space with friends and family without being bothered by what’s going on around you.
Full Privacy Fences Are Easy to Maintain
A full privacy fence is constructed with solid sheets of vinyl or wood between posts or by placing wooden pickets directly next to each other, eliminating any gaps between them. A full privacy fence has no hard-to-reach gap, making it much easier to clean and maintain.
Semi-Privacy Vinyl Fences
Semi-privacy fences offer a high level of privacy, but not as much as a full privacy fence. Semi-privacy fences provide some space between posts, however, they offer much more privacy than a standard decorative fence. Let’s take a look at the very positive qualities that semi-privacy fences have.
Sunlight and airflow can pass through
If you want a little more privacy to your backyard, but don’t want to block the sunlight and breeze that makes sitting outside enjoyable then a semi-privacy fence may be the perfect option for you. The narrow spaces between the pickets of a semi-privacy fence can help add light and comfort to your outdoor living space.
Feel less “closed in” with a semi-privacy fence
If you don’t want to feel as closed in and have a view that allows you to see the trees and other activities outside your fence, a partial privacy fence is a middle ground between decorative and completely enclosed.
While both vinyl and wood can be installed as semi-privacy fences, another great option is chain link fencing, with the addition of privacy slats.