7 great reasons to install a fence around your home
In 1801, President Thomas Jefferson ordered the construction of the first fence to surround the White House, and, more than two centuries later, fence construction and installation is an $8 billion a year business that employs more than 70,000 Americans. Why are Americans so obsessed with fences? Herewith, 7 great reasons.
Dogs (and kids) can roam safely. This is the #1 reason we hear for why people install a fence on their property. And, it’s true: with a fence on your property, your dog and all of your precious offspring can roam around your yard worry-free, just make sure you keep that gate closed!
Home security. A 2016 article in the journal Crime & Delinquency interviewed over 400 incarcerated burglars and asked them to list the most effective home deterrents when they considered homes to rob. Among their top 5? A fence that was difficult to navigate.
Privacy. For many of us, our home is our oasis, and it’s simply a fact that a fence can turn your yard into a fortress of solitude. Love thy neighbor? Absolutely. Allow your neighbor to track your every outdoor move? No thanks!
Curb appeal. A beautiful fence simply makes a good-looking house look better. The right fence highlights your home’s strengths, hides its blemishes, and frames the picture for maximizing a home’s beauty.
Increased home value. A modest investment in a fence an often be the final step to maximizing the appeal of your home before you sell it. Many knowledgeable home flippers consider a fence the final step in making their newly renovated home as attractive as possible prior to a sale, and estimates say a fence pays for itself many times over.
Clear Boundaries. Installing a fence ensures there is no confusion about where your property starts and ends. While we all aspire to be great neighbors, it’s also reassuring to know that everyone can see your property’s dimensions clearly.
Comfort. Yes, this may sound a little esoteric, but there is a certain sense of relief that homeowners feel when their house is surrounded by a fence for the first time. A fence is both a physical and mental barrier between you and the outside world, and sometimes we all just need to feel like we are resting inside our own little comfortable cocoon.
Compared to most home-improvement projects, having a fence installed around your home is one of the least painful. Experienced installers will typically have your fence done in 1-2 days and they never need to come inside your house to complete the job. With so many great reasons to own a fence, perhaps it’s time for you to take the plunge?
