Good fences make good neighbors. We have all heard the expression. And if you live in an urban setting such as Denver, Colorado, you know that the closer-in to an urban center you live, the more densely packed folks become. Fences seem the logical solution to define spaces. The question we found ourselves asking last year when we decided to re-build our fence, however, is, “Does a fence have to be a privacy barrier that blocks out the happenings of our neighborhood?”

Installing a fence can either be a “Do It Yourself” project or one to hand off to a contractor. When hiring a contactor, keep in mind, often times they will supply their own materials. Depending on the contractor, it might make more sense for you to supply your own materials to save on cost of materials or to ensure your hand picked quality.