Tips for Planning Walls and Fences

Before you rush out and build that fence or wall, you need to know exactly what you want it for. Is it to be simply a privacy screen inside your boundary? Maybe you want to screen off an ugly view, or provide a windbreak for the house or some part of the garden. Or is it right on the boundary of your property? If so, you’ll need to find out exactly where the boundary is. You may need permission from your council to erect a fence at all, and it may need to fit with certain council restrictions.

For instance, your fence may have to be made from a certain type of material; there could be a height restriction and there could even be color specifications. In any case, start off on the right foot by finding out all you need to know from city hall. A photocopy of your plot plan will be beneficial in making sure you don’t build on your neighbor’s land.

Underground metal stakes mark the boundary of each plot. If you rent a metal detector, it will make finding these much easier. Not all plots are planned in a perfect rectangle. They can be wedge-shaped or have odd corners, so it’s necessary to find each stake before marking out your boundary. Just make sure your detector is beeping for the stake and not something else hidden in the grass. You might need to do a bit of excavation to be sure.

If the fence you wish to construct is a boundary fence, remember to provide good access with wide gates. Think about wheelbarrows, ride-on mowers and furniture or even furniture vans needing access through that gate. In fact, if there is a lot of landscaping about to happen, it may be wiser to leave the fencing until it’s finished, because heavy equipment and machinery may need to come onto the property.

Otherwise, if one panel of fencing is made to be removable, it will save you having to install really wide gates where they may look odd. It will also save a few back muscle strains for the workers. Joist hangers are the most convenient way to remove a fencing panel.

If you are planning on a retaining wall, then it is vital to get a professional to look at the site, because foundations will be needed for safety. While the initial expense may seem to be just another addition to your budget, having a wall collapse is a rather nasty surprise you can well do without.

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