If you read the terms of a fence quote or bid, there’s a good chance that one of the things your fence contractor requires to deliver the fence for the quoted price is access to the fence line.
More specifically, they probably need at least 6 to 8 feet of clear vehicle access to both sides of the fence line. Here’s why and how it can affect your price if your fence line is not accessible.
Sometimes, when you’re trying to find out more about fencing, one of the things you need to know is how to remove a fence post.
Maybe you’ve got a fence post that’s rusted or rotted, that you need to replace. Or maybe you’re planning to install a new fence or do some building or landscaping, and you need to get an old post out of the way.
The good news is that there are several answers to the question of how to remove a fence post. Here are your options.
If you've been investigating a new fence for a commercial or residential fence project, you might have heard the term "setting out," or someone said they were going to set out fence posts.
Let's take a closer look at what it means to set out fence posts or fencing in general, how it's done, and why it matters.
Depending on where you live in the world, you might have found this article by searching how to install fencing on asphalt or how to install fencing on tarmac. The good news is since they’re the same thing – with different names – this article applies regardless.
So, if you have an existing tarmac or asphalt surface and you need to install a fence, read on!
There are several ways to install wood fence posts. Sometimes, they’re driven or pounded directly into the soil. Sometimes they’re installed using brackets or base plates.
However, the most common way for wood fence posts to be installed for privacy fences is to install them in concrete. Here’s what you need to know about the steps to install a wood fence post in concrete.
Whether you’re a homeowner or an architect, if you’re not a fence expert, there’s a good chance you might wonder how far apart chain link fence posts are typically.
This is a common question, so let’s take a closer look at chain link fence post spacing.
If you’re wondering how to clear a fence line or how much it costs to clear a fence line, then you might think the answer is quite straightforward.
However, most contractors base their quotes on a “clear and level fence line,” and there are some very specific things that covers. Here’s what you need to know if you see that clause in your fence quote or contract.
If you’re new to the world of vinyl fencing, you might not realize exactly how this type of fence is installed or how your fence layout might affect both the installation and the price of your fence.
In this article, let’s take a closer look at why vinyl fence posts need to have routered holes and how your fence layout will affect this part of the manufacture and installation of your fence.
Usually, if you are installing a panel style welded wire mesh, you don’t have to worry about joining panels. At the end of every panel, you will be installing a post, so all you have to do is connect the panel to the post using whatever clips, cover strips or other method the welded wire mesh fence system requires.
However, there are also welded wire mesh fences that are made with rolled welded wire mesh. Rolls don’t always terminate at a post, so you will need to join your welded wire mesh wherever one roll ends and the other must begin. Here’s how that’s done.
If you’re installing a forgiving, fabric type of fence like chain link, then slopes and undulations on your fence line won’t make too much difference. However, if you’re installing a welded mesh fence or even a welded bar or palisade fence system, gradients will be a big factor in the manufacturing and installation of the finished fence.
Let’s take a closer look at how, when, and why you should survey fence line gradients for your fence projects.
If you’re hoping to use a chain link fence for security, there’s one question you’re probably asking yourself: how to secure a chain link fence at the bottom?
You’ve probably seen news stories where people climbed under a chain link fence that was intended for security. It certainly happens from time to time, but fortunately, there are several options you can use to secure a chain link fence at the bottom.
When you need to install a metal fence on an existing surface, the best way to do that is usually to use a baseplated fence structure. However, like most things related to fencing, there are many different options for base plated fences.
Here’s what you need to know about the more common types of baseplates, what kind of surface you need to baseplate a fence, and what kind of hardware is usually used for baseplated fences.
So, you’ve got a fence, and you thought it would be enough to keep unwelcome visitors out, but it’s not. You’re wondering if it’s possible to increase fence height for security.
The good news is the answer is generally yes, but there are a few things you should know.
It’s a fairly common problem in the fence world – but many people still wonder why do fence gates sag.
The problem is, there’s no one size fits all solution. So while it might be easy to look a the gate in the picture and answer the question “why do fence gates sag”, but in many cases, it’s not. Read on, because we’ve got answers about why do fence gates sag, as well as design choices you can make to prevent it.
If you live in a windy place, you might be wondering if you have any vinyl fence options. After all, you might be thinking that the best vinyl fence for wind is not to have a vinyl fence!
However, there are some options that can let you choose the best vinyl fence for windy areas. Here are our top tips.
If you’re not a fence pro, you might be surprised at just how complicated fences really are. Most people find that while they think it’s “just a fence” before they get started, there’s a lot more to learn than they thought.
One of the most challenging things you can do with a fence is install a fence on a slope. So, if you have a sloped site and you want to know the right way to install a fence on a slope, read on. This is our ultimate guide to installing a fence on a slope.
When you're looking to get a wood fence installed, you might think that one is very much like another, and that the only things that can have a big impact is whether you choose treated wood or cedar, or whether you have it stained or not.
However, there are many other things that could change the price and functionality of your wood fence. Let's look at some of the reasons why post spacing might be a factor.
