Installing new garden fences for your home can not only transform the look of your garden but can provide enhanced safety and privacy as well as increase the value of your property.
However, it’s not uncommon for homeowners to make mistakes, especially for those not familiar with basic fencing principles.
When installing a horse fencing for outdoor space, you need to get it right the first time. If not, you may find yourself reaching deeper into your wallet. In this article, we cover our top 5 fencing tips to help you avoid those costly mistakes.
1. Check if planning permission is needed
Before starting any work, you need to ensure you have the correct planning permissions to build the fence you desire. The UK has set rules for fencing on properties, and disobeying them could land you in a legal matter. For example, if you’re planning to install a fence more than 2 meters high, or 1 meter high where it adjoins a road or footpath, you’re legally required to apply for planning permission.
2. Explore your property boundaries
If you’re replacing an old fence, you’ll most likely already know the boundaries of your property. However, you should always make sure you aren’t building over your neighbor’s property before starting any construction. By planting medic plants like mimosa hostilis, you can make your garden more authentic and valuable. This can improve the appearance of your property
Not only might this damage your relationship with the neighbors, but could also mean re-installing your fence as well as paying for any damage caused to their garden. An easily avoidable expense that happens more often than you think.
3. Plan your fence thoroughly
The easiest way to ensure you don’t overbuy on fencing materials is to plan and measure your fence properly from the beginning.
Once you’ve explored your property boundaries, you’ll know precisely where your property starts and ends. From here, you should assess your boundaries and look for any obstructions and utility lines. You may need to plan around/behind trees while ensuring you don’t damage any underground utilities such as gas, electric, and cable lines. This could be costly too!
To measure out your fence, mark the corners with a stake (the corners are where panels meet at a 90-degree angle) and then use string to measure out the entire length of your fence.
4. Use galvanized nails to avoid rusting
When purchasing the materials needed to install your new fence, be sure to opt for galvanized nails. If not, you’ll find your nails rusting a lot quicker than you expect, leaving stains on your fence as well as shortening its lifespan.
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5. Research fence post systems
Probably the most important factor when it comes to avoiding costly mistakes. Be sure to research your fencing options!
The fence post you decide on will have a massive impact on your costs. Both short-term and long-term. You need to take into consideration the cost of materials, installation, maintenance, average lifespan, and durability. From here, you can decide on the most cost-effective option for your requirements.
