Picket or privacy? See which one is the best type of fence for your Maryland home.
Are you looking to install a new fence in Baltimore County or greater central Maryland? Freedom Fence and Deck is ready to help! You might be replacing an old fence with the same design or installing something brand-new, but if you are wondering about the differences between picket fences vs. privacy fences, you can decide which is best for your property here for the best results. If you have any other questions, Freedom Fence and Deck is happy to advise.
Benefits of Picket Fences
Ventilation and Visibility
Picket fences are a classic, but they offer functionality that other fences don’t. Picket fences are semi-privacy fences, maintaining airflow and visibility. They can make properties feel more spacious, too, as the eye extends past the inside or outside of the yard. Ventilation can be a healthier choice for your yard, and visibility on either side can amplify security.
Decent Property Security
Picket fences do provide a decent barrier between you and the outside world. The right ones are not so easy to climb over or under. While they are a preliminary step for home security, they do create a helpful hurdle.
Aesthetic Appeal
Picket fences are beautiful for front, side, and backyards alike. Their timeless beauty and American aesthetic are charms that could elevate almost anyone’s home’s curb appeal, and with the options for different materials and colors, you can customize a picket fence to your heart’s content.
Affordability
Picket fences are more affordable than privacy fences, simply because of the smaller amount of materials needed to create a semi-privacy fence vs. a picket fence.
Benefits of Privacy Fences
Privacy
Privacy fences naturally offer privacy. The benefit is pretty straightforward. Privacy is a very valuable benefit if you do need to hide your yard from a busy street and crowded neighboring backyards.
Security
Privacy fences are great for security; it is difficult to climb over or under them. In some cases, protecting your yard from the outside view can also give security.
Flexible Panel Style Options
Composite and vinyl privacy fences have solid panels, but wood privacy fences have more design options. You can find side-by-side, board-on-board, shadowbox, and horizontal board privacy fence panels. All privacy fences can have customized fence panel tops and fence post caps.
Sound and Windproofing
Privacy fences can act as soundproofing barriers and windbreakers, which could be very useful if you notice the wind blowing in a certain direction across your yard.
Upgrade Your Home and Reach Out to Freedom Fence Today
Whether you want a brand new patio in the spring or want to install a beautiful new wood fence, Freedom Fence and Home has the expertise, competitive prices, and professional service you need. Freedom Fence and Home has over 50 years of fencing experience in the Baltimore County area, Harford County, Essex, White Marsh, and Bel Air area and we pride ourselves on giving our customers the best customer service experience possible. To see examples of our work and pick the right fence for your home, visit us online. To get started on planning your project, give us a call at (443) 271-6841, or visit us online. For more information, tips, and updates about Freedom Fence and Home, follow us on Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook.