Driveway Fences

Driveway fences help define your entrance, mark the edge of your property and guide traffic toward the right place to pull in. Whether your drive leads to a farmhouse, a barn or a home along a busy road, start by deciding what you need the fence to do. A driveway boundary fence can help separate vehicle traffic from yard space, while an entrance fence paired with a gate can help you manage access to your property. Walk the driveway and note curves, slopes, drainage paths and spots where vehicles need extra turning room. Keep sightlines open where the driveway meets the road so drivers can see approaching traffic before pulling out. Plan enough space along the drive for mowing, routine upkeep and snow removal where needed. The right driveway fence layout should fit the land and make everyday trips in and out easier without crowding the entrance. Planning driveway fencing around your largest vehicles can save headaches down the road. Leave room for pickups, delivery trucks, livestock trailers and farm equipment to enter, turn and clear the fence without a tight squeeze. If your layout includes a driveway gate, consider the clear opening width, the space needed for it to open and any changes in ground level along its path. Set the entrance back far enough for a vehicle and trailer to wait off the roadway while the gate opens, subject to local requirements. Where driveway fences also serve as part of an animal enclosure, choose fence height, spacing and gate latches suited to the animals you keep; an entrance boundary alone may not provide suitable containment. Before setting posts, confirm property lines, check local fence and driveway entrance rules, and contact 811 to arrange for underground utility marking. A little planning up front helps your driveway entrance work better for daily chores, visitors and deliveries.