The Affordable Bamboo Fence That'll Add Style And Privacy To Your Balcony

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If you don't have a yard, having a balcony in your home can provide much-needed outdoor space. However, if you live close to your neighbors in a house or apartment building, you'll realize fast that you need a privacy fence that blocks out neighbors, noise, and any prying eyes looking through the open railing. To make the balcony space feel more private, consider using Vigoro bamboo reed fencing, which is around $37 at Home Depot. 

Balconies come in many different shapes and sizes, but thankfully, this fencing is easy to fit to your balcony's specific dimensions. Pricing also varies depending on the brand and size you choose. Some options from Amazon, like this ZMNAS Natural Reed Fencing, for example, will only run you around $5 for a fence that's 4 feet tall and 16 feet long. Depending on how long your fencing is and how close together the reeds are, you may need to add more than one layer to ensure that no one can see through the fence. On top of being affordable, reed fencing is also easy to install. All you need are some scissors and zip ties, like these Karakoa Zip Ties, that are UV-resistant and able to withstand the elements.

Installing a bamboo reed fence around your balcony is an easy process that should only take you about an hour. First, remove your bamboo reed fencing from its packaging and position it around the balcony railing the way you want to position it. Next, take a zip tie and wrap it around both the railing's picket and some of the reeds. We recommend folding the zip tie a little bit so you can easily loop it around the railing and grab the other end. From there, you can fasten the zip tie and cut off its remaining tail. Repeat that process around your balcony as many times as needed and until you create the desired amount of privacy.

Once your fence is up, you can enjoy your new secluded outdoor space and finish decorating your balcony. If you want it to last, however, make sure you maintain the bamboo privacy fence, especially after exposure to rain and wind. The reeds can stand up to varying amounts of inclement weather, but if you live somewhere with extreme conditions, it might be necessary to remove or replace the fencing after a major storm.