But you can often get planning permission.
Ideas to make my fence higher.
In areas where there is a restriction on wall and fence height to the front of a house the addition of a planted screen is a clever way to get around these regulations and gain a few more precious feet of privacy.
In my yard i opted for a 5 foot high custom fence design that looks good from both sides happy neighbors and has a little more character than your standard wood slat fence.
The higher the neighbor s view the closer you want the privacy screen to your sitting area.
Here we provide some steps you can take to make your fence taller to meet your specific requirements.
These photos from local garden tours show creative ways to improve the privacy in a garden and add some vertical interest.
It s a way to make a fence taller without creating a solid wall.
Have a look at these ideas for extending the fence you have to block out your neighbours.
It comes with a great tutorial to walk you through each step of the process.
Apr 9 2012 home improvement information about building an extension to a fence using treated wood lattice.
These photos were taken on local garden tours.
Before you build anything check your local bylaws and ordinances to.
I hope you have found some privacy ideas to use in your garden.
In cities like london where privacy is cherished most fences are higher than 6 5.
If you have a relatively low fence at the moment you ll find this information helpful.
Taller fences can provide shade from the sun they can hide an eyesore such as a garage or old shed and higher fences lead to improved security.
This 4 rail horse fence can be built from scratch.
However the great thing about this fence is that it is pretty to look at would work well with most livestock and should be much less expensive considering you are building it yourself.
Or are they planning a garden re design of their own which might affect how they feel about your choice of fence.
By extending fence height you can get rid of some annoying or outright dangerous situations.
Creating a secluded tranquil atmosphere they also make great sound barriers and offer your garden a natural rustic feel.
In england you need to get planning permission for fences higher than 2 metres 6ft 5.
I realized when i was putting this together that i don t have any pictures of just the fence.
Because i ll share with you the best ways to make a fence taller.
While trees vines and shrubs are often the best long term solution adding onto a fence or screen is a fast way to get privacy now.
Some use freestanding structures with.