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Fence or other screen ideas needed HerHusband 02-14-2007
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Posted by Mortimer Schnerd, RN on February 15, 2007, 12:19 pm


HerHusband wrote:
>> I wonder what color would be the most annoying for THEIR side of the
>> barn, but certainly not yours, which will have a soothing color. Evil!
>
> I'm thinking something as wild and unnatural as possible. Maybe a bright
> pink or something? Or since they insist on bringing the city out to the
> country, maybe hire some street kids to paint offensive graffiti all over
> the back of your barn? Rural Ghetto... :)


Metallic silver.



--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com



Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on February 15, 2007, 12:26 pm


"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" <mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com> wrote in message
> HerHusband wrote:
>>> I wonder what color would be the most annoying for THEIR side of the
>>> barn, but certainly not yours, which will have a soothing color. Evil!
>>
>> I'm thinking something as wild and unnatural as possible. Maybe a bright
>> pink or something? Or since they insist on bringing the city out to the
>> country, maybe hire some street kids to paint offensive graffiti all over
>> the back of your barn? Rural Ghetto... :)
>
>
> Metallic silver.

Instant squint, impossible to see past it on a bright day?



Posted by HerHusband on February 15, 2007, 12:07 pm


> I have a similar problem with some upscale neighbors who act like they
> own thier property and mine. They have a good view of my tumble down
> shack from their vinyl mansion and have made thier dislike for me
> apparent.

We are very proud of the home we built and take great care in it's
upkeep. But, compared to their new 4280 sq/ft mansion, they'll look down
on our 1450 sq/ft house like it's the servants quarters... :)

> My plan is to build a simple pole barn.

Unfortunately, our property is wide and narrow. We tried to center our
house and garage on our 2 acres as best as possible, but due to the way
the road curves that puts the road edge about 60-70 feet from our
driveway and garage. Subtract the 30 foot county setback from the road,
and the steep hillside, and we have very little space to build much of
anything along the hill.

A fence would work, but it would have to be rather tall to be effective.
Any structure would have to be very narrow, maybe 4-6 feet max depth.

Trees are probably our best option, but sadly it will take many years
before they'll provide any real privacy.

> Spruce trees are used around here as fast growing screens

Thanks, I'll read up on them.

> In the city they use a type of Cedar called Arbor Vitae

Yep, those are popular here too, but look way too "city" for my taste.
They also have a rather narrow shape, which would require lots of trees.
I've also heard the deer like to eat them, and they don't hold up to snow
very well.

As I said, I planted a row of Thuja Green Giants last summer. They're
supposed to be very fast growing, deer and pest resistant, tolerant of
many soil conditions, and hold up to snow well. They grow about 15 feet
wide and 50 feet high if memory serves. Unfortunately, my 12" seedlings
will probably take a long time to grow under the shade of our tall
douglas fir trees.

I'm still looking for other trees that I may be able to plant for a
second row. Preferably something that does good in shady conditions, but
still grows quickly. I'm currently reading up on a couple of holly trees
that seem to fit the bill.

Anthony

Posted by Lawrence on February 15, 2007, 4:23 pm



>
> > My plan is to build a simple pole barn.
>
> Unfortunately, our property is wide and narrow. We tried to center our
> house and garage on our 2 acres as best as possible, but due to the way
> the road curves that puts the road edge about 60-70 feet from our
> driveway and garage. Subtract the 30 foot county setback from the road,
> and the steep hillside, and we have very little space to build much of
> anything along the hill.
>
I ask that you reconsider. If you call your barn a wood shed it can
be as narrow as 6 feet and as tall as you please. Also pole sheds
are well suited to sloping sites and in some cases are the only
feasible option. You plant the poles, leave them long and cut to fit
using longer poles on the downhill side.


Posted by DK on February 15, 2007, 8:02 am



Stay away from the property line when building your privacy fence.
You have plenty of room to put it well away from the property line and
thus avoid the fence code.




wrote:

>>> So I'm interested in any ideas others might have to regain our
>>> privacy. Links to tall fence designs would be appreciated.
>
>> Don't waste too much time researching this until you WALK INTO (with
>> your feet) the town hall and find out the rules for fence height
>
>Our county has most of their requirements online.
>
>Permits are only needed if the fence is over 6 feet high (which ours
>would have to be), but it appears taller fences are allowed with some
>conditions.
>
> "Fences over six (6) feet high. However, they must not
> cause a sight distance problem or interfere with utilities."
>
>Of course, I wouldn't really want to look at a 10 foot high fence or
>stone wall on our hill either.
>
>I'm mostly just toying with the idea of building a fence or structure of
>some sort that would block their view, but not be a solid wall to look at
>for us.
>
> "The county height limit for houses is 35 feet. Accessory structures
> in certain zones will be limited to 18 foot in height."
>
>One thought was a fence with some sort of roof or trellis built above it.
>
>Another was a long narrow storage building or something. But, that might
>look equally as odd, and wouldn't exactly be easy access up on the
>hillside.
>
>Whatever we do, it has to look good from our side, or it's a bigger
>problem than what I'm trying to solve.
>
>> It's probably the same person who allowed the monstrosity
>> of a house to be built near yours.
>
>After the rapid logging and development on surrounding properties, we
>fought the same type of development across the road. Me and several of my
>neighbors argued with the county against the mass logging, begged for
>"buffer zones" around the perimeter, and several other requests. Of
>course, every request was denied and the developer was given free reign
>to do whatever they wanted.
>
>Anyway, what's done is done. At this point, I probably have few options
>other than to suck it up and live with it. But, there's no harm in
>looking at my options.
>
>Anthony


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