High quality wrought
iron or aluminum gates and fencing are important to protect a property from
intruders. But when it comes to installing fence, people make several mistakes,creating
unwanted troubles for them. In this blog, we are going to inform you of five
tips you should follow to avoid common fence installation mistakes.
Let’s begin.
Know
the Property Line
Most people don’t
determine the property line properly before fencing installation. Avoiding
identifying property line becomes not only a costly, but also an embarrassing
mistake for the property owner. This creates a doubt about you in your
neighbors. Therefore, you should first determine the property line.
Keep
the Posthole Depth at Least One Foot
Many people put the
fence up with less depth in the posthole. This is really a big mistake because
less depth makes the fencing weak and unstable. You should install the fence
with at least one foot depth in the posthole.
Deal
With Slope Properly
If yards have slopes,
then the fence panels need to be adjusted according to the slope to get a
uniform fence. Adjusting the fence according to the slope on the yard needs
proper surveying and advanced fencing skills. So you should get the help of an
expert in fencing.
Dig
the property line carefully
You should be careful
when you are digging the property line to install the fence. You can damage
your drain pipes or you may damage the obsolete oil tanks which are still
underground some properties. Damaging oil tanks, if they are there under your
property, can cause release of toxic gas that can make breathing difficult, and
contaminate the soil. Gas lines are particularly dangerous if you hit one. So always call to have underground services
located before you build your fence.
Know
the Local Fencing Regulations
Your fencing should be
built according to the local regulations. If you don’t know the regulations
first, then you can violate them unknowingly and as a result,you may have to
pay a fine and demolish your fencing.