When you’re planning a new fence, one of the most common questions you’re likely to ask is how high a fence can be.
Many people, whether they’re fencing a commercial property for security or a private yard for privacy, wonder how high they can go with their fencing. Here’s what you need to know.
Many people out there are trying to figure out what is the best fencing. The problem is there’s no one answer to that question. There are so many factors to consider, and so many types of fencing.
Every site will have different requirements, and it’s really important to match the fence to those unique priorities, rather than just asking what is the best fencing as a blanket statement. Here’s what you should consider, as well as a table comparing different types of fences
We’ve spoken about base plated fence posts a few times so far, but we’ve focused mainly on the base plates themselves.
But fence posts won’t stand upright without bolts to attach them to the surface they’re being installed on. No matter how well designed their base plates are! So let’s look at some of the bolts that are used when installing base plated fences.
When you're looking for fence quotes, you want to be sure you're getting the best deal, but also that you're working with the right company, that you're getting the right product, and that you have all the information.
Usually, that means getting more than one quote, but how many fence quotes should you get, how do you decide who to ask, and what else do you need to know? Read on!
If you're planning to build a new fence, you're probably discovering that there's a bit more to it than you thought. Fences are a lot more complicated than most people realize, until they decide they want one!
One of the things you might be wondering is whether you need a building permit for a fence. Here's what you need to know.
One of the most common questions any fence company gets is what the cost of chain link fence is. Many people want to know what the price per foot of chain link or other fences is, but it’s very rare to get that kind of number from any company.
Let’s take a closer look at how the length of your fence line affects the cost of chain link fence, and why you can expect to pay a lot more per foot for shorter fence lines.
If you’re in the market for a new fence, and price is not your only priority, you’re probably looking for a fence company that offers a good warranty on their products and services.
However, while a good fence warranty can give you peace of mind, it’s not a limitless document. There are a few things you need to know about fence warranties before you decide what to buy and who to hire.
There are many reasons why you might want a removable fence post. Maybe you need to have a section of demountable fence. Maybe you need to use it as a bollard to keep unauthorized traffic out of an area.
Whatever your reason for needing a removable fence post, this simple design should work for most lower security areas that don’t get snow and ice in the winter. Here’s what you need to know about this design and how to modify it as needed.
If you need to fence a large area, one of the main criteria for your fence choice is probably the cost of fence per foot or meter. The lower the cost per unit, the lower the overall cost will be.
In cases like this where security is not a concern, you simply need to demarcate a boundary and you want to keep costs as low as possible, barbed wire fence is the obvious choice. Here’s what you need to know.
If you’re planning to have your fence posts installed in concrete, you might be wondering what size the concrete bases should be. Or maybe you’re not sure what strength the concrete should be.
We’ve collected some information about concrete for fence posts in this article, so you can make informed decisions about what might be best for your fence.
If you’ve been trying to get a price for a fence project, you’ve probably discovered that most fence companies don’t like to give prices per foot or meter, and they don’t like to give rough estimates. There’s a good reason for that – every corner, end and change of direction can add to the cost of the fence. You might find that the fence companies ask for a drawing – but if you’re not sure how to draw a fence, which could be tricky.
We’ve created a quick and easy guide to how to draw a fence to get a quote, so you can get a more accurate price for your project.
If you’ve noticed that your fence or gate is no longer level and contacted the fence company who installed it to inquire, you might have been told your fence has settled.
They probably also told you that this is normal, and that’s true. However, there are methods of preventing fence settling. Let’s take a closer look.
There are several reasons why you might want to paint a galvanized metal fence. Maybe you just want to add colour to a new fence. Or maybe you have an old fence that’s looking a bit shabby but is still in good shape otherwise.
There are several things you need to know about how to paint a galvanized metal fence, so let’s take a closer look.
If you have ever got a quote for a fence, it probably stated the height of the fence. However, if you're not a fence pro, you might still wonder where is fence height measured from?
Whether it's in meters and millimetres, the answer is the same. So read on to find out where is fence height measured from.
Many people ask fence professionals can fence be installed in winter. It’s one of the more common questions in the industry.
Like most things in the fence business, the answer to the question can fence be installed in winter is that it depends. Here’s what might determine whether you can get a fence in the winter.
It's a fairly common question in the fence world: can fence posts be reused? The answer is not that simple though, and usually, it will be "it depends." In a perfect world, we'd always be able to reuse things like fence posts. But sometimes, they look like the one in the picture, and then that's not really possible.
So if you're wondering whether your fence posts can be reused, read on, and find out what you need to know.
Hopefully, your fence doesn't look like the one in this picture! But if you've asked the question why do fences go green, there's a good chance you've noticed some green on your fence.
Let's look at why fences go green, and what you can do.
When you get quotes for a fence, you might notice that some contractors exclude “unknown adverse subterranean conditions.” That’s quite a mouthful, but all it really means is that the fence contractor does not know what’s under the ground.
Here’s why that happens, and how you can prepare yourself for any additional costs that may result from this.
Very often, people who aren’t in the fence industry think that there’s just one kind of fence of each type. So, they might assume that one chain link fence is the same as another. Very often, they think that they can just say they want an anti climb high security fence, and everyone will know exactly what they mean.
Unfortunately, that’s not true. An anti climb high security fence could be 358 mesh, mini chain link mesh, heavy duty palisade fence or something else. So, what makes an anti climb high security fence, and how do you design one? Let’s take a look.
If you've ever had a quote for a fence, you might have noticed that the fence contractor asks for a site layout - or they might come out to measure themselves.
They probably do a site layout sketch when they do, and they will probably note corners, changes of direction, ends and gates on that sketch. That's because the more corners, ends and gates you have, the more your fence will probably cost. Here's why.
Many people ask the question "can fence posts rot in concrete." The answer is yes. Wooden posts can rot, and metal posts can rust. Here's why it happens and what you can do to prevent it.