What kind of fencing can I do here?

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I have a 12’ wide paved driveway that runs into my backyard. I also have a very active toddler who wants to be exactly where you tell him not too be. The idea of just putting with a 10’ gate was thrown around. Problem is the gutters for house are under ground and I risk damaging them when digging posts.

I really like the idea of a retractable awning/screen but don’t know if its really made for this intention. Will it be too flimsy? I can’t find a baby gate wide enough that would also be easy to move for a car. This solution would really only be for a few years until he’s older. Any ideas?

**Edit** Sorry about the delay, adding photos now. Hope it helps.

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Mrs. S

last year

A toddler? There isnt a circumstance where the toddler would be alone and able to run into the street would there? I really dont understand…. is your car parked in the backyard then?

If the idea is to fence the yard for a few years, perhaps match whatever fencing you have and create a gate. So, you have to get out of your car to open and shut it….or, install a mechanism to make it automatic. I wouldnt worry about ”gutters” which I think, you mean, drainage pipes. Good workers will repair any pipes damaged when they dig.

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olychick
last year
can you post pictures of the area?
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
Gosh I have no idea without pictures how can we answer that.
gonzalj21
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last year
Just added thanks
la_la Girl
last year
you are just trying to block the driveway yes? we have a family on our street with a similar set up and they use a net (either badmitten or tennis i cant tell) across their driveway to stop kids and balls from getting in the street - they have it mounted on one side and then just pull it across and hook it on the opposite side when the kids are out - seems to work well for their needs
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
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I do not think a net is the answer why not just fence in the back yard? Maybe some pics showing all the spaces and how they relate . I had a kiddy corral when our grand kids came when they were little it kind of looks like a dog run but easily taken apart and put away. I think we bought 3 and put them together so there was lots of room to play but safe . We lived near a busy road and on a corner .
gonzalj21
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last year
I feel a net would be too flimsy?
houssaon
last year
I would continue your fence to enclose the yard. It doesn't need to be as high as the privacy section, though. Have a gate with the latching mechanism on the driveway side so the child doesn't learn how to open it. I think you can get a gate that is weighted so it always closes.
jck910
last year
Agree a net would not contain a child who wants to get out. I would do a hinged gate. Attach 1/2 to house and the other to the fence. Make sure it has a latch.
gonzalj21
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I went to a fence maker they told me I couldn’t do a 12’ gate it would be too heavy and sag
spagano
last year
I think a double gate would be prefect. The side by the house can be attached directly to the house avoiding the gutter drainage. As mentioned, the fence company should be able to come up with a solution that works. I also second setting up the gate with an opener like you would use for a garage. Again, your fencing contractor can help with the planning and excecution.
ShadyWillowFarm
last year
Another vote to fence the back yard. Opening and closing gate halfway down the driveway seems like a complete pain in the arse.
Sammie J
last year
Im confused - What exactly do you want to fence in? The backyard, between the grass and driveway? Or the driveway, between the existing fence and house? or, the end of the driveway, closest to the street??? Or????
functionthenlook
last year
My son's house has the same set up . He did fence in his back yard. But when the kids want to ride their bikes/scooters on the driveway he got a retractable driveway net from Amazon.

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