Front yard fences offer homeowners the opportunity not only to address an issue they have at home, such as keeping pets in the yard or keeping wildlife away from flower gardens, but also to enhance their home’s curb appeal. Myriad style options can either enhance the home’s appearance or disappear into the background so as not to detract from the home’s exterior.
In addition to considering style, home owners need to consider budget constraints, ease of maintenance, durability, and practical factors like privacy and height when in comes to choosing a fence. Whether you’re doing the project yourself with a modular system or hiring out the job to professionals, there’s a lot to think about when it comes to deciding on your front yard fence. Following are a few ideas to get you started.
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Aluminum Front Yard Fence
A wrought-iron fence requires regular maintenance to prevent rust and keep it safe from the elements. For a similar look with less headache, install an aluminum fence like this front yard fence by @activates_construction.
Aluminum fencing is made from durable yet lightweight hollow tubing which makes it easier to work with. Want to take the DIY route? You can pick up aluminum fence panels at most home improvement stores and install them yourself.
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Modular Front Yard Fence
For a DIY fence with a professional-looking finish, consider a modular system like this front yard fence from @modularwalls. The fence consists of panels, posts and caps that can be customized to fit your style and function needs. DIY installation does not require heavy equipment, but you will have to dig holes for the posts and set them in concrete.
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Masonry and Aluminum Front Yard Fence
This gorgeous front yard fence is made of a masonry wall with pillars and horizontal slat aluminum panels. Although this particular project was done by pros, you can achieve a similar modern look with these horizontal slat panels.
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Craftsman-Style Front Yard Fence
When you think of a picket fence, you probably visualize a traditional white fence with pointed uprights. But in reality, a picket fence can take on many forms, like this Craftsman-style picket fence by @candiedfabrics.
A picket fence is simply defined as a wooden fence made of spaced uprights connected by two or more horizontal rails. So get creative! Here are tips for building one with salvaged lumber.
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Vertical-Batten Front Yard Fence
This vertical-batten screen fence by @screeningsolutionsau offers an ultra-modern front yard fence you don’t see every day.
The battens installed on-edge creates a distinct visual with no transparency when viewing the screens at an angle. But when looking straight-on, you can see through. If your DIY skills moderate to advanced, you can purchase cedar battens and make a vertical batten fence.
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Privacy-Screen Front Yard Fence
Privacy screens, like these aluminum versions by @gateom8, come in different patterns and materials. They bring a decorative element to your front yard while also adding privacy. There are also modern plastic resin panel options. They can be attached to existing structures or wood posts.
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Precast-Concrete Front Yard Fence
If you want the look of stonework but lack the budget for a mason, consider a precast concrete fence panel like StackWall.
Concrete is molded and cast into shapes to mimic the real material such as brick, stone or wood, but it’s much more durable and cost-effective. After your panels are delivered, the only equipment required to install the fences is people power!
Photo: @stackwall
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Horizontal Wood-Slat Front Yard Fence
For a modern twist on the traditional wood fence, use horizontal slats like this front yard fence from @acquire_socal. When choosing wood, select a warp-resistant species like cedar or redwood, because no one wants a wonky fence. Then minimize moisture absorption by applying water-resistant fence paint or stain and sealer.
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Wood-and-Wire Front Yard Fence
This wood-and-wire fence from @lovelymillennialmom is the perfect finishing touch to this modern home. You can buy ready-made wood and wire fence panels to get a similar look. Or you can build a wood-and-wire fence from scratch using lumber and galvanized welded wire.
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