Key takeaways
- Six feet is a common privacy height
- Local rules often limit fence height
- Slopes and second-story windows change what a height hides
- The Sightline Checker shows what a height hides
The right height is the one that blocks what you want blocked without overdoing it.
Start with the goal
Think about who can see in and from where, such as the street, neighboring windows or a second story.
Check the rules
Cities and neighborhood associations often set height limits, and front and back yards can differ.
See it first
The Sightline Checker on this site shows what different heights hide from different viewers.
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