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Had to pick between a 6-foot cedar fence or a 4-foot chain link for a corner lot in Fresno.
The homeowner wanted privacy but the city code said corner lots need lower fences for driver sightlines. I went with the 4-foot chain link and planted some quick-growing vines along it for them. What's your go-to fix when a client's dream fence bumps up against local rules?
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sullivan.finley1mo ago
Honestly? Lattice inserts are a total game changer.
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margaret_kim131mo ago
Actually, Sullivan was talking about lattice inserts for chain link fences, not wood fences. It's a different product entirely. They're those plastic or vinyl strips you weave into the mesh. They do give privacy right away, which is the big selling point over waiting for vines.
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Disagree with that call. I'd fight for the cedar fence every time. You can notch the corners or use lattice on the bottom section to meet sightline rules. A chain link with vines just looks messy and takes years to fill in. Clients pay for a real solution, not a workaround that still feels like a compromise.
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