You love looking at your fence — in the daytime, that is. Once the sun sets, you can't see the fence, limiting your enjoyment.
One way to get more hours of enjoyment and more use out of your fence is to add lighting on or around it. Fence lighting adds a decorative touch and enhances the functionality of your fence. No matter which type of fence you have, there are numerous benefits to adding a bit of light.
Adding lights to your fence can mean you spend more time in the yard. It also makes your yard a safer place to be, even after the sun has set. A few benefits of backyard fence lighting include the following:
1. Greater Safety
You may have installed a fence so your dog has a place to run or your children have an outdoor play area. But after dark, you might not feel comfortable letting the kids or pets outside. They can trip on branches or toys, potentially breaking a limb or getting injured another way.
Setting up lights on your fence makes your yard a safer place to be, even after dark. The fence's lights can illuminate walkways in your backyard or shine spotlights on play areas, so you and your kids can see any obstructions.
If you come home from an event or work late at night, a brightly lit fence makes it easier to find your way to the door without tripping. You'll also be able to unlock your front, side, or back door more easily when there's some light.
2. More Security
Do you know who likes dark corners? Thieves and trespassers. Installing lights on your fence brightens all the areas of your yard, enhancing its security. Trespassers have fewer places to hide when all areas of your yard are well-lit, even at night.
A well-lit yard is also a less attractive place for trespassers to lurk. And, if someone happens to pass by or tries to enter your yard without your permission, you or your security cameras will be better able to see them.
Along with allowing you to detect trespassers, adding lighting to your fence helps you deter intruders. Someone up to no good is less likely to choose to vandalize or break into a home with a lot of illumination.
3. Improved Aesthetics
Whether you went for vinyl or decorative aluminum, you chose your fence partly because you liked how it looks. Adding lighting to the fence further enhances its aesthetic appeal.
You have many options when choosing lights, making it easy to pick a style that matches your decor and preferences. If you like the farmhouse style, you can hang lanterns from your fence. If you want to add a touch of charm and whimsy, consider hanging up strings of lights along the fence's length.
4. Greater Enjoyment of Your Yard
In summer, you can spend hours in your yard, well into the evening, basking in the sunlight. But as the days get shorter, the time you can spend outside before it gets dark also gets faster. Adding lights to your fence means you can enjoy your yard more, whether you want to host a backyard BBQ in early fall or an evening picnic in early spring.
Thanks to the lighting, you can also enjoy your yard in the early morning before the sun has fully come up.
5. Greater Property Value
Curb appeal has a big effect on your home's overall value. If you're considering selling your property soon, adding a few lights to your fence can boost curb appeal and raise the property's value. You'll be more likely to get more offers for your home when it looks like an attractive and relaxing place to live.
It's not only the curb appeal factor that helps your fence increase the property value. People want to buy homes that are safe and secure. Adding lighting makes your home more secure, which can lead to a higher sale price.
How To Choose Backyard Fence Lighting
There are so many lighting styles it can be challenging to choose the one that works for your home and fence. When picking out lighting, consider the benefits and how you want to use your fence and yard. Your fence type also matters as some lighting styles are easier to attach or hang on certain fence types.
Don't forget about your HOA and fence permit rules. Your HOA may require permission before you hang lights or limit your lighting styles. When in doubt, always ask for HOA approval.
HOA Affordable Fence Company can help you choose the fence and lighting style that will best meet your needs, maximize your enjoyment of your yard, and comply with HOA and municipal rules. Contact us today to set up a consultation.
