Building A Wood Fence
Privacy fences are not built in exactly the same way as post and rail fences, or security fences. The number of possible building plans for fences is as numerous as the types of fencing available in the market. Knowing the basic principles of fence building will definitely help make your project a success.
First, you will have to deal with some basic paperwork and planning. You should know where your property line lies. You do not want to spend money and time to put up a fence only to find out that your neighbour has all the rights to uninstall it.Consider talking to your neighbour to check if he, or she is interested in having the fence. This will allow you to put up a fence directly on the property line, and your next door neighbour might be willing to share the building and maintenance costs for the fence.
Also, before you start your project, youll have to check whether the fence requires permits.The most vital part of good quality fence building is the part you cannot see: the construction and depth of the posts. Not only should the posts support the fences weight, they should also act as an anchor for the fence against heavy storms with strong winds. The post holes should be dug deep enough to endure the shifting and crumbling of the ground. One third of the fence posts length should be underground. If you are not sure or if your place experience strong winds or soft soil, its recommended that you dig the post holes a bit deeper than needed.
Paneling for Privacy Fence
If you are putting up a privacy fence, you may have to take extra steps to attach the panels properly. If you have to work on a sloped area, the panels could be “racked.” This means, the fence panel has been misshaped from a rectangle to a parallelogram in order to accommodate the uneven contour of your lawn. You will have to measure the angle and the length of the slope to make sure you get a sufficiently racked panel section. Panels, especially if the fence is wood, must be at least 3 inches from the ground in order to keep moisture off the fence and make mowing easier.Also, you may want to determine the highest point on the lawn to ensure that you maintain the 3-inch clearance throughout the fence. See to it that all your fence fasteners (screws and nails) are specifically treated and designed for installing a fence. This will significantly reduce the chances of the fasteners from splintering the wood and from becoming loose.
After having a basic knowledge about building a fence, consider finding a local expert builder or contractor to seek advice about your project. Some contractors might be willing to talk to you about your fencing project over the phone free of charge. If you are looking for professional, expert fence builders and contractors who can help you accomplish your project successfully, you can contact JourneyRemodeling.com
