The Benefits Of A Fenced In Backyard

What benefits are there for homeowners to have a fenced in backyard? This is a question many people ask themselves when looking at homes on the market with yards that are fenced in verse one that aren’t. There are many great selling points about a home with a back yard fenced in. I always tell my buyers the same thing; it is a good thing the owner did it now you won’t have to. Eventually people who buy homes in neighborhoods will install a fence. It is just a matter of time. If you happen to be the homeowner “without” a fence it is only because the neighbors installed theirs first enclosing your property in the process.
It is clear fencing is necessary when living in areas where many homes are built within close proximity to one another. Really who wants to be outside enjoying time with their family only to have the intrusion of a neighbor’s backyard event? Having a fence gives your yard its own space. One of the main reasons I think fencing is a must have is for the privacy is allows you. It is a physical boundary that shows your space verse the neighbors. Privacy is at a premium in society today. It is a luxury and should be preserved especially in your own backyard.
Another great feature fencing offers is controlled accessibility. This is never truer than with home that have a swimming pool or hot tub in the backyard. Adding a fence with a gate lock allows you to police the entrance of guests. Pool safety is incredibly important. The last thing any homeowner wants is to have a child drown in their backyard pool. A tall pool fence with a locked gate will control the access into the pool area and allow for more peace of mind when little ones are playing.
Another great feature fencing offers is the deterring of unwanted pests and people into your yard. Whether it is critters or a trespasser a fence is a barrier that will often deter them. Why hit a house up that has obstacles when a house down the street offers up much easier access. Not only does the fence keep critters and trespassers out but it also keeps your little critters in. Children and pets, such as the family dog, will find it very difficult to leave the yard if a fence stands between them and the road. Fencing offers a secure area for little ones to play safely away from the hazards of busy neighborhood roads.
Fencing is also an incredible aesthetic outdoor feature for your home and yard space. Fencing comes in a variety of materials, colors and styles. For ultimate privacy and security electronic gates and automatic gate openers can be installed. These fences allow the utmost privacy and complete control over access into your space. Often time’s electronic gates are installed with custom fencing that is eight to ten feet high. If security is not the reason you are choosing a fence then perhaps aesthetics are. For this purpose fencing comes in several colors and a multitude of styles, heights and material choices.
Adding a fence to your home or upgrading an existing fence offer more value than what is visually seen. Your needs will determine exactly what fence you choose for your backyard. My girlfriend for example added a chain link fence to the border of her backyard. At first the fence was installed as a barrier for the dog. Years later they installed an in-ground pool and decided that a more secure fence was needed to secure the pool area. They installed a wrought iron fence about five feet tall with a locking gate. This fence provides safety keeping the pool area secure for when an adult is not outside. The chain link fence keeps people inside the space and the wrought iron fence keeps children and pets out of the pool. Your fence must meet your family’s needs. A fence will only add values to your home and is an upgrade that will pay for itself.