Privacy Fencing in Fargo, ND
Here at American Security and Gate Company, we prioritize options for our fence customers. Clients seek fencing for various reasons (privacy, containing pets, security, anted curb appeal, etc.), so our fabrication and installation teams undertake multifaceted training. As a result, they become educated in assembling barriers of various styles. Some customers want white pickets for increased visual appeal. Others need chain link to separate crowds from players at their ballpark. Still more want solid panels that permit little to no visibility—i.e., our elegant, highly dependable privacy fencing.
Once these panels—with their vertically aligned, tautly packed slats—are installed, neighbors cannot peer into your yard, nor you into theirs. In what situations would this visual seclusion be desirable? Obviously if you want privacy when doing yard work and hosting outdoor gatherings. But there are additional situations where this fence type is advantageous. We’ll discuss this in today’s article, along with an important note for homeowners planning to sell: privacy fence panels can boost appraisal!
Is solid fencing right for homeowners with children and pets?
One of the biggest worries among homeowners is children and pets leaving the yard unsupervised. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to keep watch 24/7: kids love to play outside, and dogs go outdoors to do their business. Even if you accompany them into the yard, you could easily look away for a quick second—maybe to greet the neighbor—and next thing you know the little one’s halfway across the street! Being outdoors also means exposure to distractions: everything from pedestrians to construction projects to attractive hazards (such as your neighbor’s swimming pool). Without a barrier of some kind, there’s nothing to prevent kids and pets from wandering.
On the subject of pets: we strongly caution against putting one’s entire faith in leashes or electronic fences. The former can wear out with age; not to mention dogs like to walk around the yard—being bound to a leash increases their stress. Instances of pets getting their leashes tangled around posts, bushes, etc. aren’t uncommon, either. As for electronic fences: most dogs learn quickly that they can run straight through the invisible barrier. If they’re willing to take a quick jolt from the shock collar—and most of them are—they’ll gladly zip through in pursuit of rabbits, squirrels, and other dogs.
When it comes to containing pets and children, no two fence types are equal. Picket fences feature wide gaps through which distractions can be seen. As for chain link, the very build of the mesh, with its many gaps, permits easy climbing. This is where privacy fencing becomes extremely valuable. Besides sealing off visibility to the other side of the fence, the slats are perfectly vertical, featuring no indentations or protrusions to grab onto. So even if your pets or kids discover there’s something interesting outside the yard, they can’t escape so easily.
Can privacy fencing increase appraisal on my home in Fargo?
Having a fence can be a major plus when selling your home. After all, buyers who want fencing will naturally look at houses that already have barriers installed; this way, they can forgo the expense and rigmarole of getting one put in place. What’s more, in most cases, they’re looking for privacy fences—for visual seclusion, containing pets and children, etc. So having these solid barriers ahead of time improves the likelihood of a sale—versus chain link fencing, which is cheap, unattractive, and won’t necessarily increase appraisal. This leads us to another selling point for privacy fencing. Especially when fashioned from wood or vinyl, a privacy fence can lead to respectable return on investment when selling your home. Per this article on Realty Times, you can potentially make back 50% of your installation costs. So: increased likelihood of selling your home and greater odds of R.O.!.? A well-made privacy fence can really pay off in the long run!