There are plenty of good reasons to want a little more privacy in your backyard.
Nosy neighbors? Busy road behind the house? A pool or patio that feels a little too exposed? Stray pets digging in your flower beds?. Whatever’s on the other side of your property line, sometimes you’d just rather have a little more separation between you and it.
After 65 years of building and installing fences for homeowners across Long Island, we know privacy can mean something different for every property.
If your idea of privacy is closer to a backyard fortress (and hey, we don’t blame you!), these are a few of our favorite picks.
The Classic Choice: Our Oklahoma Vinyl Privacy Fence
If your goal is to put a solid barrier between your backyard and everything on the other side, one of our go-to picks is the Oklahoma vinyl privacy fence.
The standard Oklahoma is by no means standard by design. It’s sturdy, built for longevity, looks lovely up close or from a distance, and it’s versatile enough to complement virtually any property. It features interlocking tongue-and-groove boards to create a solid fence with no gaps between the panels. And maximum privacy doesn’t have to mean one-size-fits-all.
Depending on the look you’re going for, you can customize your Oklahoma with:
- Different heights and colors
- A standard or scalloped profile
- Decorative toppers
- Coordinating gates
It’s also a great fit if you like clean, simple lines. If you want to give your fortress “wall” a little more function and personality, pair the classic Oklahoma with our matching closed-spindle vinyl gate. This gives you the privacy you want, with a functioning means of escape.
A More Modern Take: Our Horizontal Privacy Fences
Want the fortress, but make it modern?
Some of our horizontal privacy designs give you the coverage of a traditional privacy fence but change the entire look by running the boards across the property rather than vertically.
We especially like horizontal fencing around:
- Contemporary and modern homes
- Updated patios and outdoor kitchens
- Pool areas
- Backyards where the fence will be a major part of the overall design
Our Colorado cedar PVC and Nevada style fences are two good examples of how much the color, finish, and orientation can change the overall effect.
You still get the separation you’re looking for, but the fence becomes an attractive backdrop for the yard rather than something you’re trying to hide.
Want the Look of Wood Without the Upkeep? Take a Look at Our Hawaii
Some backyards just look better surrounded by wood.
If you agree but aren’t particularly interested in maintaining a traditional wood fence, we have a few cedar PVC styles that offer another option.
The Hawaii is one of our favorite picks for homeowners who want the warmth and character of natural cedar with the lower-maintenance benefits of PVC.
It’s a great way to create substantial separation without making the backyard feel stark or overly enclosed. Add some landscaping along the fence line and suddenly your “keep out of my business” fence looks a lot more like a private backyard retreat.
Prefer the Real Thing? Our North Dakota Brings the Wood
Of course, there’s nothing wrong with wanting actual wood.
A solid wood privacy fence brings natural color, texture, and variation into the backyard, while our custom wood designs give you plenty of freedom over how the finished fence looks.
Our North Dakota horizontal wood fence is one option we particularly like for privacy. Its horizontal design creates a more contemporary appearance while still providing plenty of separation from whatever is happening on the other side.
And because we build custom wood fencing, you have options beyond the basic design, including:
- Horizontal or more traditional vertical layouts
- Different fence heights
- Custom gates
- Decorative tops
- Design details that better complement your home and property
Wood does require more maintenance than vinyl or composite fencing. But if natural materials and a custom appearance are high on your priority list, the extra upkeep may be worth it.
For the Full Fortress Effect: EcoStone
Okay, this one earns the fortress comparison.
EcoStone is a composite privacy fence designed to look like stone, giving it a much heavier, more architectural appearance than traditional vinyl or wood fencing.
And EcoStone isn’t just about blocking the view. It’s also designed to reduce direct sound, which makes it especially interesting if your property backs up to a busy road or another noisy area.
EcoStone is one of our picks to consider when:
- You want solid, full-coverage privacy
- Your property backs up to a busy road
- Noise is as much of a concern as visibility
- You prefer a stone-like, architectural appearance over traditional vinyl or wood
If your idea of a more secluded backyard involves seeing less and hearing less of what’s happening beyond the property line, EcoStone deserves a closer look.
Already Have Chain Link? Add Privacy Slats
Maybe your fortress already has a perfectly good perimeter. It’s just a little…transparent.
You don’t necessarily need to replace an existing chain link fence simply because you’d like more privacy.
Amendola’s offers chain-link privacy slats that can be inserted through the chain-link mesh to reduce visibility into the yard while allowing you to keep the fence you already have.
Privacy slats are worth considering if:
- Your existing chain link fence is still in good condition
- You want to reduce visibility without replacing the entire fence
- You need more privacy around a larger area
- You want to choose from different slat colors and styles
It’s not going to create exactly the same effect as a solid vinyl, wood, or composite privacy fence.
Think less “everyone can see everything” and more “you might get a peek.”
Sometimes that’s all the privacy you need.
How Private Do You Actually Want Your Backyard to Be?
Before choosing the tallest, most solid fence available, think about what you’re actually trying to block out:
- A neighboring patio or deck?
- Views into your pool?
- A busy road?
- Foot traffic?
- An unattractive property behind yours?
- One particularly curious neighbor?
- Pretty much everything?
The answer can change which fence we’d recommend.
Looking for Inspiration? Browse our gallery of Long Island Fence projects.
Sometimes you need solid privacy along one side of the property but not another. Sometimes landscaping can work with the fence to create the separation you want. And sometimes, yes, you really do want full coverage all the way around.
Your property layout, local fence regulations, HOA requirements, maintenance preferences, and budget should all factor into the decision too.
The goal isn’t necessarily to choose the most private fence we make. It’s to choose the right amount of privacy, the right material, and the right design for your backyard.
Your Backyard. Your Business. Let’s Keep It That Way.
These are just a few of our favorite picks for creating a more secluded backyard, and you can always browse our recent projects for even more inspiration.
Not sure which fence is right for you? Call the fence experts at Amendola’s Fence Company today!
We know our materials, our styles, and all the ways they can be customized. Tell us what you want more privacy from, and we’ll recommend the right fence for the job. You tell us what you want to keep out of sight. We’ll help you put the right fence in place.
