fence etiquette (Islip: insurance, neighborhood, contractor)

[starwind]

Originally Posted by nuts2uiam

Which category do you fit in? The neighbor who installed the fence or the viewer?

I don't believe the TNH has any policy dictating direction but I am not 100% certain. Therefore, if I am correct it is not a case of right or wrong. As a kid growing up in TNH, the neighbors always got the benefit of the finished side of the fence, if you put it up. However, that might have just been a courtesy that was always without question extended, and for the most part sadly we all know where courtesy has gone!!!

I would never install a fence in any other direction than out

[LoveMyKats]

If I was installing a fence I would present it to my neighbor if they would want to contribute to the cost if it would benefit them also. If not I would face the nice side of the fence my way.

[lvoc]

The one I did in the late 50s was a split rail. That solves the in/out problem. Both sides look as bad as the other.

[woody516]

1) I think neighbors should do what they believe to be the right thing. If you think it's right to put the nice side out, why would you be a dirtbag and do any different?

2) In my view, it just "looks right" to have the finished side facing out anyway.

[Pequaman]

Originally Posted by rellort

LOL LOL I just fell off my chair and there is a possibily I pop a vein in my neck laughing so long and loud . Only in LI would this be a topic.

"Only in LI" huh? Obviously you've never put up a fence before nor had a neighbor put one up.

google "fence etiquette"
About 1,550,000 results (0.19 seconds)

To OP: The person putting up the fence should install it so the "good" side is on the outside, IMO.

[ocngypz]

In Sea Cliff it's part of the zoning code. Good side goes out!

[kmrlongisland]

Originally Posted by starwind

I wanted to get opinions.

Do you think it is wrong for the a neighbor to install a fence on their property with the good side facing in and not the usual out?

I think it is wrong. When we had our fence installed the fence company assumed, without any input from us, that the good side should face out.

[veryangry]

Is the "bad" side of the fence really that bad to look at anyway? Who gives a crap, as long as it is put up neatly and kept up.

[DawnSells]

There are many fences out there that are the same on both sides although they are more expensive.

[qlty]

Plastic looks cheap either way