Fences are more than just a border separating you and your neighbour.
They add privacy, security, beauty, and value to your home.
If you’ve got a new fencing project in mind, but aren’t sure of which fence is best, stick with me. I’ll tell you which kinds of fences are ideal for:
- Front yards
- Back yards
- Side fences (boundary fence)
- Pool perimeters.
Not every type of fence is suitable for each spot.
But after reading this guide, you’ll know exactly what type of fence you can get for each location.
Fencing Options For The Front Yard
Front yard fences are the line between your private home and public spaces.
You should be able to block off this line whenever you want for security reasons. Especially at night. But you should also be able to see past it, so you know what’s going on near your front yard.
With this in mind, your best front-yard fencing options are:
- Tubular fences (most common)
- Aluminium or timber slat fences
- Concrete or brick fences
- Wooden pickets
- Post & rail
No matter your choice, all of these fences should come with a gate for vehicle and pedestrian access.
Gates that can be locked from within are ideal, of course.
We believe the most secure choice is either aluminium slats or tubular fences with an electric security gate system, as shown below.
Fencing Options For The Side Boundary
Boundary fences, (the fences down each side of your home), separate you and your neighbour’s backyards.
Some neighbours are so friendly, they don’t want one.
But most of us don’t like the idea of our neighbours looking into our yards whenever they please.
So, if you prefer a bit of separation, your best choices for a boundary fence in Adelaide are:
Yes, there aren’t as many options as the front yard.
However, these two kinds of fences (especially with Colorbond steel) offer security and a completely blocked view from one side to the other.
Making them ideal boundary fences.
Fencing Options For The Back Yard
The backyard fence is simply another boundary fence between you and the neighbour behind your home.
That’s the case for most Adelaide properties in the suburbs.
For the same reasons as the side boundary fence, here are your best back-yard fencing options:
- Colorbond Good Neighbour
- Colorbond Post & Rail
Again, these 2 types of fences offer the most privacy as a boundary fence, strength, and durability.
They’re becoming increasingly popular around Adelaide for that very reason!
Fencing Options For Around The Pool
Do you have an above or below-ground pool in your yard?
If so, it’s required by law that there’s some sort of barrier around it to stop kids from falling in and drowning.
Gotta keep the little ones safe, you know?
To effectively border a pool, you’ll need to install one of these:
- Glass fence
- Tubular fence
Sometimes, you can even get a slat fence. But it’s not a very popular pool fencing choice.
Your best bet would likely be either a tubular or glass fence because you can clearly see past it, and it stops kids from going near the pool.
Plus they’re gated, so you can control when access to the pool is available.
Conclusion
Choosing the right fence can be confusing.
But with this guide, you’ve hopefully got a clearer idea of the best options for your Adelaide home’s front yard, backyard, pool area, and side boundaries.
Still not sure what kind of fence you need?
Reach our fencing contractors at Calabria Fencing Adelaide.
We’d be happy to come have a look at your project site and recommend the most practical and cost-effective fencing option.
Free of charge, of course.
Call Nick: 043 999 8295
Email us: CalabriaFencing@gmail.com