The tiny-home movement is taking off, and homeowners are finding many reasons to go smaller and live without. But living in a tiny-home isn't always easy. One of the challenges facing tiny house owners includes the landscaping and curb appeal of a tiny-home amidst neighbors, structures, and suburbia. The solution to this problem could lie in a well-made fence.
Fencing does more than simply help your home fit in, and in fact, there are at least seven good reasons why a fence makes good sense for tiny-homes.
When you think of fencing for containment, think beyond keeping your children or pets safe. You can create a tiny-house community with fencing that maintains a sense of connection among tiny-home neighbors. Chainlink is a viable option, but vinyl fencing may be all that you need to gate your community while also keeping costs down.
People are often curious about tiny-homes, and they may try to sneak peeks inside your door or window. To maintain privacy, a fence is the perfect solution. In Denver, 15 families living in a tiny-home community installed chain link fencing with artistic slats to obscure the view from passers-by. According to news reports, it solved the problem of privacy from prying eyes on the property for around $2,500.
Create security around your tiny-home perimeter with a vinyl or metal fence. This will deter trespassers and provide the opportunity to gate your home, too. This also brings security to items and features that you have in your landscaping, such as outdoor furniture, planters, or personal belongings.
If you are on a permanent lot, you may be splicing into a septic or well, or you could be positioned near a leeching field of some sort. Fencing provides protection for these important areas, keeping them safe from the harm of traffic, vehicles, or interference. Simple picket or ornamental wrought-iron fencing works well for this purpose.
You can see a difference in utility costs during cooler seasons when you install a fence for a windbreak. Depending on where you live, a simple fence can add protection for your tiny home that also preserves the integrity of the outside during extreme conditions, such as the roofing or exterior siding. The benefits are multi-fold, and lower heating bills are just one perk of a good fence near and around your home.
Another reason why fencing makes sense for tiny-homes is aesthetics. Using front deck fencing can make the home seem larger while providing more sheltered outdoor living space. Some tiny-homes may appear boxy, and a fence brings some depth and dimension to the overall curb appeal of the property without altering, modifying, or remodeling your home structure.
A fence brings a sense of permanence - even when your tiny-home is mobile or temporarily-placed. A picket, palisade, or lattice fence can hide the axles or wheels of your house and give it a homey, more-conventional appearance. An attractive fence melds your home into the surrounding community easily.
Make sure to check zoning regulations for your municipality or region to make sure your tiny-home is not in violation, and to ensure your fence is also within the building guidelines for the area that you live in.
When you are ready to reap the rewards of reducing the footprint that you leave behind, tiny-home living may be for you. And when you are ready to enhance and elevate your entire property, contact our fencing professionals at
AAA Fence LLC to construct and install your fence.
