if there is a good side .I am considering making it the same on both
2006-12-01 14:27:00 · 14 answers · asked by shasha 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
i take it the fence your replacing is on you side,?? you dont have to give the neighbour the good side,its your fence,im sure if you asked the neighbour,they would say yes they would like the good side,just get it done,if you can afford to make good both sides all well and good,you can move next to me any time,have you won the lottery? hope this helps
2006-12-02 01:39:01 · answer #1 · answered by nigel the builder 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd check with your local builders codes. In some states WA state for example the fence must be staggered (every other section of the "good side" faces in toward your yard)You can't have the "GOOD" side of the fence all facing in toward your yard. To tell the truth, I've seen fences built that way and they really are kind of hokey looking. About the only one I can think of that would work either way is a chainlink fence.
2006-12-02 02:19:25 · answer #2 · answered by Tweet 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Assuming the subject question isn't regulated by big brother [and it darn
sure shouldn't be], if it's your fence, it's your choice.
I've done it both ways. Sometimes I simply appreciate having the rails
to my side such that I can set my cup of coffee on them.
One guy made a notable point about repair access. But if you need to repair
a board, something other than railing, you'll still need to get to the other side,
won't you?
Picket fences would be an exception: not aestheically pleasing to
see the rails to the outside.
2006-12-03 08:17:52 · answer #3 · answered by NoTlazidazi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did your neighbor offer to split the cost of the fence? We had a neighbor in Texas who did not offer to split the cost of the fence with us. We turned the good side to him for two reasons. We wanted his annoying little boy to stop climbing on the fence and watching us while we were in our backyard. We also thought since he got a free fence, he could make any needed repairs from his side. They did come and ask us why we turned the good side to them. We said because we wanted to, had you helped pay for the fence, you could have voted! I am glad you put this question up because it made we so thankful for the wonderful neighbors we have in our new home!!!
2006-12-03 10:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If you need to make repairs in a few years you will be happy to have the brackets and bolts on your side. Besides, your best should be faced out to the neighborhood.
Your thought about doubling the fencing by making both sides look good is the best.
2006-12-01 22:30:42 · answer #5 · answered by jpbofohio 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
make it good on both sides. it makes both of you happy. just consider different options for fencing. there are some which would look the same on both the side.
2006-12-01 22:41:08 · answer #6 · answered by cv 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do a staggered fence. Looks the same on both sides.
2006-12-01 22:33:29 · answer #7 · answered by Papa John 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well here's the way a fence was put in yard's.The good side out.The brace side in. Why the braces go in toward's you is to stop anyone from climbing over to your yard.It was looked at as a security thing.Why provide a theif a ladder to your yard.So if you want to turn your fence around and it's not against the law in your area do as you please it's a free country.At least it used to be.
2006-12-02 21:57:13 · answer #8 · answered by Larry-Oklahoma 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
If you are putting a fence where you can see it from the street, put the "good" side facing the street. If you can't see it from the street, who cares what side your neighboor gets,
Your neighboor just got a free fence, why should they get the good side - your the one siting in your backyard looking at it all day.
2006-12-02 00:55:22 · answer #9 · answered by franktowers 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. This is rarely regulated by City Hall, but there are a few very affluent communities... Mostly, everyone depends on you and your neighbor to work it out.
The rule in most communities is whoever paid for the fence gets to choose. If you and your neighbor jointly split the cost, it's customary to do a "good neighbor fence" where panels are faced in alternating one his way, the next your way and so on.
If you are funding the whole thing yourself, face the whole thing your way.
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2006-12-02 07:21:45 · answer #10 · answered by James H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋