Consider Fence Height. Y ou may build a 6 foot high privacy fence only to find that the next-door neighbors can easily see over when they're lounging on their deck. Or you may find that your 6 ...

A privacy fence can serve many purposes. It can tie the aesthetic of your yard together, bringing consistency and shape to an amorphous space. It can also prevent kids and pets from straying out ...

You may not think a 5-foot fence is high, but in terms of wind load, it's substantial. To get an idea of what I am talking about, lift a 4-by-8 sheet of plywood up and take it outdoors on a windy day.

I want to build an 8-foot fence to have more privacy from my neighbors. I talked to my neighbor about it, and he told me that the city of Austin doesn't allow fences higher than 6 feet.