8-Foot Treated Capped Top Fence on Bay Island — Kempsville | Kempsville Fence

8-Foot Capped Top Fence on Bay Island

Here’s an 8-foot treated capped top fence we installed on Bay Island this week. Eight feet is taller than the standard 6-foot privacy fence — when a homeowner needs it, they really need it, and this installation delivered exactly what it promised.

Bay Island is one of those Kempsville-area locations where properties back up to the water and privacy is a real consideration. A taller fence gives complete visual privacy from neighbors and passing boats without sacrificing quality or appearance.

When 8 Feet Is the Right Call

Most residential privacy fences run 6 feet tall. But there are situations where 6 feet just doesn’t get the job done — raised decks, sloped yards, or locations where the surrounding terrain reduces the effective height of a standard fence. An 8-foot fence solves those problems directly.

When to go taller:

• Properties with elevated neighboring structures
• Waterfront lots where views into the yard are a concern
• Homeowners who want complete visual separation
• Yards with significant slope

The capped top detail on an 8-foot fence is particularly effective — the cap rail across the top gives the extra height a finished, intentional look rather than just a taller fence.

Built to Handle the Load

Taller fences see more wind load, which means more stress on posts and footings. We go deeper on taller installations — concrete footings to match, heavier posts where needed, and galvanized hardware throughout. Eight feet of fence has to stay straight and solid for 15–20 years. We build it to.

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