With the right design a fence can offer advantages that go far beyond the mere definition of a property line. But choose your fence carefully. A chainlink fence, for example, may appear at first to be more economical than a wood fence but if privacy is a requirement adding privacy slats can make it more expensive than a wood fence.

Fences can help to direct traffic flow within your yard

This can be as simple as keeping children and/or pets safely inside the yard, but it can also mean helping to keep visitors out of the garden, or subtly steering welcome guests towards the pool area.

Fences can offer varying degrees of privacy

While many homeowners are looking for maximum privacy in order to create a quiet backyard oasis others (with, for example, properties next to golf courses, waterways or woodlands) desire something more "see through".

Fences can increase the value of your home

As your property matures a well selected fence ages gracefully with its surroundings to boost the overall appeal of your house and yard.

Fences can be important for safety

From swimming pool by-laws to the needs of pet owners, your fence can bring peace of mind as well as aesthetic appeal.