Tall Fences Make Good Neighbors. Truth to this?

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: MichaelDTall Fences Make Good Neighbors. Truth to this?
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It would if I lived next door to you!😉

 

[Jzero]

Depends on the neighbohood; Rowhomes/duplexes, or single homes that are very close together, you have got to have a fence. Separate homes with larger yards, though, you can get away without fences.
We looked at a duplex that had no fence and a shared patio. We met the neighbor, an older Italian guy who was really nice and very chatty, and I mentioned to my fiancee that he might become tiresome. I imagine you can't even grill out on the patio without him stepping outside to say hello, but sometimes you don't want to hang out with your neighbors.

Boundaries are important to healthy friendships.

 

[Mookow]

Why would you want an 8-foot "iron" (most of them are actually aluminum these days) fence? Be prepared to pay out the @ss for that, especially if you want an actual iron fence. Aluminum "ornamental iron" fences always felt cheap to me.

But, anyways, if you are going to 8', I assume you want it for security as well as just a boundary (which could be accomplished with a 3' or 4' chain link fence). In which case may I suggest a 7' board-on-board backed by a three foot wide section of punji stakes? 😛

 

[Amused]

The saying is a metaphor for staying the hell out of other people's business and respecting boundries.

 

[BDawg]

We have a fence, but it's mostly for the dog. If we didn't have him, we probably wouldn't have a fence.

 

[gotsmack]

don't get he 8' iron fence with concrete/brick corners/supports unless you live in HUGE house. Otherwise it looks stupid. The top of the line chain link fence at Sears is very good and you can put in slats for privacy.

 

[dirtboy]

I have regular sized fences all around my house and I never notice my neighbors.