Affordable privacy fence?
When we are on our patio our neighbors can completely see into our yard from their deck. Our yard dips down in the back because of drainage easement. Right behind our playground it would be nice to add a tall privacy fence. In our opinion the fences get complicated so we can’t really add to them. We have a chain link that was there when we bought the house and their wood fence sucks and is basically held up by our chain link. So adding to the fence just isn’t possible. What structure is affordable and easy to add so we get some sort of privacy? Plus when we are on the playground set we can see clear into their backyard. They aren’t out there much, but when they are it’s awkward.
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Have seen adds for this recently and was impressed on it's creative uses, take a look here:
https://www.amazon.com/expandable-privacy-fence/s?k=expandable+privacy+fence
How about a natural fence? Arborvitaes would be a good choice.
Hello. If you don’t need immediate fix I agree with the above poster that natural living shrubs can provide excellent screening. We purchase some at the big box hardware and Costco in a matter of years it’s been a remarkable effect. Do you investigate the species to make sure it is deer resistant so your shrubbery will not be disfigured.
You can see in the photograph below the little new tree versus the tree that’s been there three or four years. I am in zone 7A and these are 5-7 gallon Leyland cypress at the time of planting.
A few ideas here
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/landscaping/how-to-make-an-easy-patio-privacy-screen-step-by-step-tutorial-2087206
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/backyard-ideas-reed-fence-home-depot-privacy-4613852
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/landscaping/privacy-screen-ideas-and-how-to-make-a-fence-taller-1194729
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/raised-garden-beds/privacy-fence-face-lift-38405839
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/garden/fences-lattice-privacy-wall-planks-wood-4319972
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/garden/old-doors-give-new-life-to-backyard--17610729
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/privacy-fencing-on-a-budget-31265848
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Most towns allow fences to be no more than 6’ above Finished Grade.
Therefore I’d build raised flower or garden beds about 3’ high and then either plant tall cedar trees or put in a 6’ fence.
Would your kids like more of a tree house? Add some uprights at the corners of their playset, and put a "roof" on their playset. I've seen a number of playsets with the tree-house/tent like structure included. That might be just enough to block the neighbors' view of your yard.
As your neighbours 'look down' on to your yard, to prevent the feeling that you are on show to them all the time, I agree with others who have said that you will need to build a structure with some sort of a roof on it. A pergola or gazebo with a roof and solid walls, or screen walls (examples below) may be what it required.
If you are looking for a solution that will give you some immediate privacy, in other words, you do not want to wait for greenery to grow, or are not ready for a large building project, I would suggest that you purchase a couple of large offset umbrellas. These can be cranked up or down, and set at different angles, to block the neighbours viewing your family time.
That is a sticky situation, because the wood privacy fence is on their side. A chain link offers no privacy. The wood fence would be built up to 10 feet, but your neighbors probably do not want to put in a new fence. So I would buy some fast growing bushes or go to Home Depot or Lowes and get some lattice panels to attach to you cain link.
Anything tall needs to be anchored in the ground well. Depending on your bylaws regarding fences, you can go 8 or 10 feet above ground, but the posts would need to be 3-4 feet in the ground.... Gets expensive.
Depending on your location, try Eleagnus or an appropriate shrub for your zone. My dad planted Eleagnus around 3 sides of our yard when they converted a farm behind us into a densely populated housing area. Within just a year or two, we had a solid wall of greenery that eventually grew to be over 12 ft. tall.
you could add lattice panels to give you more privacy they come in wood and vinyl and easy to install on existing fence
Hello, here is one idea for you to check out,
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/windows-doors/homemade-wood-privacy-screens-28686170
Homemade Wood Privacy Screens
Just wanna add that one relatively simple and budget-friendly option you might consider is installing privacy slats in your existing chain link fence.
Hi Kim, Hope this helps you out, lots of great ideas!
https://www.itsoverflowing.com/outdoor-privacy-screen/
Plant some Oleanders back there. They grow craZy Tall and have beautiful flowers.
Kim, it's understandable that you're looking for an affordable and easy solution for added privacy. One option you might consider is using privacy slats in your existing chain link fence. These are cost-effective and can be installed quickly, providing the privacy you need without having to replace the entire fence.
You can also explore other creative approaches, check out these bottom of fence gap ideas. They can help you make your outdoor space more comfortable.
28 Inexpensive Privacy Fence Ideas for Your Yard
https://www.thespruce.com/inexpensive-privacy-fence-ideas-7558467