One of the first things I wanted to tackle when I bought my new home was the fence. It was old, leaning, and missing boards. It certainly was not up to the task of keeping the dogs in our back garden. I wanted a new fence which provided privacy, strength to keep the dogs contained, and was maintenance free. This blog is all about fences. I plan to write about the different types, how to maintain them, and how to choose the perfect fence for your situation. From steel to bamboo, privacy to animal containment, there is a lot to know about the different fences available to you.
One of the best types of fence most homeowners install today is a mesh fence. But to succeed in this project, you first have to get the materials from the best mesh suppliers. After procuring materials that suit your needs, the next step is installation. This is where most people go wrong, especially when they choose to DIY. How do you install the fencing correctly? Here are costly mistakes you must avoid the next time you decide to install your fence.
Buying low-quality materials
A fence is one of the long-term investments a property owner can consider to protect property lines or secure an area. Due to the expenses that are associated with installing a fence, some property members make a mistake of choosing cheaper materials to reduce their costs. Unknown to them, low-quality materials do not last long and it might be impossible to secure an area, especially when it comes to domestic animals like cattle. For this reason, it's better to go for high-quality materials. Even if the cost is higher, you'll get value for your money.
Failing to confirm the property lines
When a fence is installed in the wrong area, and nobody contests it, the fence can quickly become a new property line. For this reason, it's essential to check the property lines before you mistakenly give away a portion of your land to your neighbour.
On the other hand, your neighbour will not entertain your move to take even a few centimetres of their land. If the fence isn't installed at the right place, you'll be forced to take the fence down and move it to the right location. Things even get worse when you accidentally fence a government or publicly owned property; you can easily get fined. So, if you are not sure about your property line, contact a surveyor to get a confirmation.
Not securing the posts well
The integrity of your fence will be determined by how well you secure your posts on the ground. Find out how deep each hole should be, especially for the anchor posts. Once you dig, be sure to secure the posts using concrete. If they aren't secured on the ground and supported with other anchors or braces, the fence will cave in. When subjected to excessive pressure, the posts may even snap, and you don't want to experience this. Additionally, sealing all joins around the posts is essential, so consider using pea-gravel to keep ice and moisture away.
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