Lattice Privacy Fence

A lattice privacy fence has strips of wood, vinyl or metal arranged in a regular patter that creates either an open diamond or open square pattern. The size of the openings will determine how much privacy the fence actually provides. Lattice privacy fences look great and can provide quite a bit of privacy and security, especially if onlookers are at a distance. The real problem is when someone is able to approach the fence and peer directly though the openings.

Make a Lattice Privacy Fence More Private

If you really want to make a lattice privacy fence as private as possible, then consider turning the fence into a trellis by allowing vines or other vegetation to grow up it.  This can provide a wonderful backdrop to your yard, especially if the vines are a flowering variety.  Be aware of three things with this approach, however. 

First, vines can take some time to grow and fill in, so you may have to be patient for a couple of seasons. Second, some vines die away in cold climates during the winter, eliminating some of your privacy. Third, vines are living plants, and will need to be tended, fertilized and pruned if you expect them to grow well and look great all year long.

Other Lattice Fence Uses

A common use of lattice fencing is to hide eye sores around the house. Such items might include a central air conditioning unit, a outside propane or oil tank, or other such items.

Another common use of lattice fencing is along the top of an existing privacy fence, to both raise the height of the fence and to add decoration. 

Lattice privacy fences look great and are a great choice if you are not looking for complete privacy from onlookers.