We all value privacy. Picture yourself in your backyard celebrating a loved one’s birthday. You need some privacy in your backyard. No doubt! So, to help achieve that, we’ll tell you about the six best types of privacy fences.

1. Wood Privacy Fences (Appealing & Unique)
2. Vinyl Privacy Fences (Durable & Insect-Resistant)
3. Aluminum-Vinyl Privacy Fences (The Best Combination)
4. Composite Fences (Weather-Resistant & Durable)
5. Corrugated Metal Fences (Utilitarian & Affordable)
6. Chain Link Fence with Privacy Slats (Make It a Privacy Fence)

We, humans, have used wood for several purposes for a long time. One of their favorite uses is building fences.

Wood fences include different styles to satisfy different ends. For instance, you can choose from semi-private picket fences to full privacy fences.

Today, we’ll tell you what makes wood privacy fences unique.

First of all, It took years and a divine touch to design wood grains and patterns.

So, by adding a wood privacy fence, no other house in the world will have a barrier that looks like yours because wood grains and patterns are non-repeatable.

Besides adding to your home's curb appeal, wood fences remarkably protect your yard from prying eyes.

The biggest drawback of this type of privacy fence is that it requires regular cleaning, staining, and wood panel replacement to keep it appealing.

Only when properly maintained can wood fences last 20 years.

Without exaggerating, vinyl privacy fences have taken the world by storm.

Our fence specialists can help you pick the best material!

In a nutshell, the three biggest reasons why many homeowners prefer vinyl over wood fences are:

Now, I will give you the two other reasons!

Insects are the nemesis of wood. But termites don’t eat plastic or vinyl. So you’ll not have to worry about insect damage.

Although fake “vinyl” fences will never look as wonderful, pleasing, and classic as a wood privacy fence, they still do a good job mimicking wood.

Being an organic material, wood rots due to water. And if homeowners don’t stay on top of its maintenance, wood will decay faster.

Vinyl panels are plastic fences made with polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

When it rains, water will slide down and never penetrate the vinyl planks because they are impermeable.

Also, regarding privacy, vinyl fences are ideal for backyards and pool enclosures.

So, by installing a vinyl privacy fence, you’ll get the best of three worlds: private, appealing, and maintenance-free fences.

Aluminum and vinyl are some of the best fence materials ever used. Defining a winner when we compared Aluminum vs Vinyl Fences took a lot of work.

Since both materials went toe-to-toe in showing off their benefits, imagine how awesome it is to combine both and create the ultimate privacy fence.

These barriers enjoy the sturdiness of aluminum posts and rails with the privacy and beauty of vinyl panels in the middle. You will get the best of both worlds.

Speaking of having the best of both worlds, you can never go wrong with composite privacy fences.

These panels contain a mixture of natural wood and plastic. So, the wood will create a natural charm and look, while the plastic resins will make it weather, insect, mold & rot-resistant.

As a result, composite fences will last more than 30 years without showing wear and tear.

This type of fence is more durable and extends on time compared with wood because only when adequately maintained do wood fences reach a 20-year lifespan.

Second to the last in our list, we have corrugated metal fences. These fences contain metal sheets molded with ridges and grooves.

One of the best things about using this type of fence is that it’s affordable regarding material, labor & maintenance costs.

The only thing is that this type of fence is more valuable. It fulfills the practical purpose of adding security and privacy to your backyard rather than being an appealing fencing option.

Chain link fences, alone, are not a privacy fence type. But if you already have a chain link fence (also called a cyclone fence), it doesn’t mean you need to replace it to have privacy.

Instead, you can transform this mesh wire fence into a privacy fence type by adding privacy slats. You can find these privacy slats for as little as $75 at Home Depot.

Since chain link fences have big openings, it’s easy to slide slats down the barrier without means of attachment and hold aluminum or polyethylene. And you can find them in a variety of colors.

So, this will allow you to add privacy to your chain link fence without sacrificing its durability, affordability & functionality.

We created this article because you consider privacy valuable. As fence builders, we also have an innate thing for privacy.

We want you to enjoy your meetings and parties in the comfort of your backyard while protecting your yard from prying eyes.

If you still haven’t decided which type of privacy fence to choose, you can get our professional advice.

We are a fence contractor. Call us, and we’ll be happy to help you choose the right privacy fence that fits your needs, wants, and budget.