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Why the Type of Fencing Matters
A guide to fences like this one from This Old House may make how to install a fence seem pretty simple: dig holes, put in the posts, attach the rails and pickets or panels, and complete the fence with decorative features or finishes. However, in reality there are many additional steps. For example, specific tools and equipment are needed for digging. Also, exact measuring (and remeasuring) is required. And, a thoughtful rationale into the type of fencing makes a difference during the installation process. Interestingly, when digging post holes, some fencing materials require deeper holes or the use of concrete to ensure sturdiness. The holes may also be spaced differently depending on the type of fence. Finally, the attachment process similarly varies, so pre-made panels or prefabricated fencing often employs a different and simplified approach versus installing individual pickets. As a result, while learning about how to install a fence may seem simple, the execution involves a few more steps where expertise may pay off in the long run.
Examine the Purpose of Your Fence
Before residential or commercial property owners consider how to install fences, they have to determine what purpose their fence will serve. To highlight why purpose matters, let’s consider local regulations regarding fence installations. Generally, putting in a new fence has to adhere to certain regulations and codes, but many communities have further specifics pertaining to pool fences, such as its location, height, type of gates and more as overviewed by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance. Additionally, the fence’s purpose often relates to its design. For example, installing a privacy fence may be more complex than a post and rail fence intended to visually indicate your property line.
3 Reasons that Your Yard Impacts How to Install Fences
The specifics of your property are another important factor in how to install fences. Below, find out how 3 characteristics of your yard impact the fence installation:
- Sloped areas: Installation tactics may vary depending on how subtle or steep the sloped sections of your yard are. Additionally, if the terrain is particularly irregular, different approaches to installation may be needed in the same area.
- Soil type: Looser soil, such as in locations where it may be more sandy, may necessitate deeper posts and require concrete versus alternatives such as gravel. If your ground is especially rocky or compact, you may need specialty equipment like an earth auger.
- Vegetation: If you have existing flowers, shrubs and other vegetation that you want to keep, their presence impacts where and how to install a fence. From care around roots to ensuring appropriate sunlight, it’s important to assess and plan to mitigate the potential impact of your installation on your landscaping in order to preserve your berry bushes, trees and more.
Other Things to Consider While Building a Fence
In addition to the type of fencing material, your property’s terrain, and fence purposes, building a fence needs to account for design preferences as well. In planning a fence installation, you may use a fence design tool or app to gain a better sense of how the fence will look in your yard before you determine how best to install it. Especially for fences that incorporate gates or other features like arbors, the movement through and views of or from your yard may be impacted, so you’ll want to ensure that you are comfortable with those changes. If you are thinking about planters or lights on your fence, consider how those features will need to be integrated during the process of installation.
Still undecided about whether or not to install a fence yourself? These Catalyst™ Fence Solution DIY Videos provide an even closer look at how to install various fences and gates. Our award-winning Orange Fence team is also available to consult with you about your DIY fencing projects, provide the necessary materials or give you a free estimate about a professional new fence installation. For any additional questions about a vinyl fence, garden fence or any of our other services, contact us today because we are your trusted fence company throughout Connecticut.
