Fence on a slope

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<p>Our fence needs replacing. It is on a slope and follows the slpoe. It looks a little untidy since every panel is crooked to accomodate the grade. I have seen stepped fences. They leaves a triangle gap under each panel. That also bothers me. Which would look better?</p>

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<p>[fence</a> on slope - Google Search](<a href=“http://www.google.com/search?q=fence+on+slope&hl=en&qscrl=1&rlz=1T4GGNI_enUS495US495&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=L9neUeyxN6S7ywHZ1YDACQ&sqi=2&ved=0CCoQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=698]fence”>http://www.google.com/search?q=fence+on+slope&hl=en&qscrl=1&rlz=1T4GGNI_enUS495US495&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=L9neUeyxN6S7ywHZ1YDACQ&sqi=2&ved=0CCoQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=698)</p>

<p>How steep is the slope? What kind of fence? what material?</p>

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<p>What is the grade (approximately)?</p>

<p>Is this fence purely aesthetic, or does it serve another purpose?</p>

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<p>It goes up about 8 feet over 200feet. The slope isn’t even. At the steepest, it is about 3 feet over 20 feet run.
Cedar wood fence basket weave for privacy, 6’ high.</p>

<p>sax, Thank you for the link.</p>

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<p>[basket</a> weave fence pictures - Google Search](<a href=“http://www.google.com/search?q=basket+weave+fence+pictures&rlz=1T4GGNI_enUS495US495&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=L-PeUd6CAoSOygGW9oDQDw&ved=0CCwQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=698]basket”>http://www.google.com/search?q=basket+weave+fence+pictures&rlz=1T4GGNI_enUS495US495&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=L-PeUd6CAoSOygGW9oDQDw&ved=0CCwQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=698)</p>

<p>heres another link to basket weave. Is this what you are thinking about? Long horizontal weave?</p>

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<p>[basket</a> weave fence pictures - Google Search](<a href=“http://www.google.com/search?q=basket+weave+fence+pictures&rlz=1T4GGNI_enUS495US495&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=L-PeUd6CAoSOygGW9oDQDw&ved=0CCwQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=698#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=7yVjkpdvXkFEmM%3A%3BeEyUKSLMZDarnM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.midlandvinylproducts.com%252Fwordpress%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2011%252F08%252FHuangBW.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.midlandvinylproducts.com%252Falmond-fencing%252Fhuangbw%252F%3B640%3B480]basket”>http://www.google.com/search?q=basket+weave+fence+pictures&rlz=1T4GGNI_enUS495US495&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=L-PeUd6CAoSOygGW9oDQDw&ved=0CCwQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=698#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=7yVjkpdvXkFEmM%3A%3BeEyUKSLMZDarnM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.midlandvinylproducts.com%252Fwordpress%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2011%252F08%252FHuangBW.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.midlandvinylproducts.com%252Falmond-fencing%252Fhuangbw%252F%3B640%3B480)</p>

<p>stepped picture will show in a few seconds</p>

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<p>Yes, our present one looks like the first one in the 6th row shown in the first link in #5. It runs parallel to the ground. It doesn’t look tidy but I am not sure if it isn’t because it’s old.</p>

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<p>I would plant a hedge or use a wire/metal fence that could be made more attractive with plantings.</p>

<p>If you go for a hedge- dont plant english laurel or holly, but something that is easier to maintain. I have a hedge of emerald green arborvitae along our driveway but the otherside of the house, I planted a mixed hedgerow to attract/shelter birds, and boxwood for orderliness. ;)</p>

<p>Hedgerows can last for centuries and can be much more attractive than a fence.
Plus if you are using it for privacy, it can be taller than 8ft. It also can muffle noise more than a fence. It takes a while to grow of course, especially if you are using an evergreen like yew, but you could always install a fence and a hedge at the same time.</p>

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<p>I planted two rowa of native rhodies along the fence. The fence is falling apart and I can’t wait. Next time…</p>

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<p>Sorry for jumping in but maybe we can all learn something. Neighbors have an old chain link fence that separates our properties. Looking for some ideas of what to plant on our side to minimize the fence. Should be somewhat fast growing and easy maintenance. Maybe evergreen with a few flowering bushes thrown in for interest. Northern exposure, some wind, upstate NY and low maintenance is a plus. Best idea would be if they took the fence down :)</p>

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<p>PS Gentle slope and gets a decent amount of sun. Oh, the deer love the backyards :(</p>

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<p>How much space do you have? Everybody loves english laurel. I decided to go slow growing plants on my property boundary. I chose plants for landscaping not for hiding. I have to look at my neighbor fence for a few more years until plants grow big enough.</p>

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<p>There are three main approaches.

  1. Fill in the triangles by grading the dirt
  2. Fill in the triangles with a contrasting fence material (wood or often a stone retaining wall)
  3. Have the fence follow the slope of the hill - often used with stockade and metal fences or very simple fences that just consist of a few horizontal pieces.</p>

<p>Google images will give you lots of ideas: <a href=“https://www.google.com/search?q=fence+on+a+steep+hill&client=firefox-a&hs=qEi&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=eADfUbDMCIfH4APLg4HACw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=862[/url]”>https://www.google.com/search?q=fence+on+a+steep+hill&client=firefox-a&hs=qEi&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=eADfUbDMCIfH4APLg4HACw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=862&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thank you, mathmom. Do you consider basket weave a simple fence? I think step installation looks neater. We could fill the triangle with treated lumber?</p>

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<p>Not really simple. I think you have to buy it in panels. If you could do the weaving yourself I think it would look fine following the slope, but I don’t think that’s practical.</p>

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<p>Bluejay, arborvitae is pretty hardy, grows and fills in nicely.</p>

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<p>Black chainlink fence blends into the plantings next to it and is almost invisible. Do you have any code issues (e.g., swimming pools that require a minimum of 5 feet tall fencing, etc.)?</p>

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<p>No, it’s for privacy. Until my planting matures, we need something that blocks the view.</p>