Carpenter's TikTok fence sparks heated debate online

An American carpenter showcased what his clients requested in a TikTok video. The family wanted to prevent nosy neighbors from peering through their fence, so they came up with an unusual construction idea.

It's no secret that neighborly relations can often be problematic. Some people only know about neighborly conflicts from movies, while others experience them firsthand. A particular family living in Idaho complained about the lack of good relations with the people on the other side of their fence. The carpenter from the @byriverpine profile demonstrated a wall designed to provide more privacy for his clients.

The craftsman published a video on TikTok showing the result of his work. In the short clip, he mentioned that the clients initially ordered a traditional fence, but after some time, they requested additional construction for better separation from the neighbors.

The client wanted a bit more privacy, so we added these panels. What do you think about it? he asked in the video.

The carpenter showed how he installed additional square wooden panels on posts, limiting the view of the garden. The entire construction stands close to 8 feet in height.

Internet users reacted mixed to the new fence. Some expressed negative opinions, while others noted that such an action could be perceived as "passive aggression" toward the neighbors. The idea was criticized for blocking sunlight online. One user even suggested that a better solution would have been to plant trees. There were jokes that the panels should be at least 10 feet high.

You're blocking your neighbor's sunlight, that's weak. What's wrong with people? I grew up in a city neighborhood with a driveway between houses. We waved to our neighbors when each of us was washing the dishes. I would go crazy if my neighbor blocked my view from the window with wooden panels, commented the users.

Not long after publishing the first video with the panels, the carpenter added another clip demonstrating seven more posts. The clients most likely decided to increase the number of shields in their garden and requested additional "protections."