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Erecting A Fence – Questions To Consider Beforehand

Before you even attempt to build a fence, it’s important to work out why your building the fence and what it needs to achieve. This will have a major impact on the type and size of fence you buy. Some of the key questions to ask are:

Height and Privacy

  • Should the fence be see-through or will it need to block visibility?
  • How big should the fence be?

Usage

  • Is it being used to separate spaces or to confine something like a pet so they can’t escape?
  • Is it to keep people out like a pool fence?
  • Will the fence need to reduce the effects of the wind?
  • How much maintenance will I have to do?
  • How long does the fence need to last for?
  • How strong does the fence need to be?

Design & Material

  • What’s the layout of the ground. Is it on a slope, is the ground easy to dig into, will there be drainage issues, etc?
  • What fence design and colour goes with your house and is visually appealing?
  • What’s my budget?

Neighbours

  • Is the fence being shared with a neighbor?
  • If so, does the style and size fit with their design needs?

Installation

  • Who’s going to install the fence?
  • How easy is the fence to erect?
  • Will it require more than once person to install?

There are plenty of questions you need to ask yourself before you even start shopping for a fence. But, by answering these questions you’ll have a clearer picture of the type of fence to get and will be happier once it’s installed.

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