Fence Contracting
There are many things that can go wrong when you start building a residential home fence project. The worst thing that could happen is that you begin the work, get halfway through and realize that the posts don't line up properly, or that you ran out of material. That being said, a nice and robust fence can not only help define your property line, but it can even serve as an aesthetic addition to your place of residence. Here are some common things to keep in mind when beginning a home fence project:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different types of fences you can build?
There are many different kinds of fences you can build? Here is a comprehensive list:
- Barbed wire
- Wood rail
- Chain link
- Picket fence
- Concrete block
- Brick
- Dry stone
- Vinyl fencing
- Wood privacy fence
What are some things to keep in mind when starting a fence building project?
First an foremost you have a Survey of the property lines so you are building on your property and not the public right of way of your neighbors property. Then you would begin making Plans, measurements, and materials purchase I’d imagine. Ask a Landscaper or building contractor if you need any help about where to start.
The worst possible thing would be to spend money and time on your awesome fence then have someone tell you to remove it.
Then you can follow these steps:
1. Dig a hole 4′ deep on each corner of the yard where you want the fence. Set the fence post at each corner.
2. Tie a string on the corner post and walk to the next post. Make sure to tie the string TIGHT.
3. Dig a hole 3′ deep every 10′ center post to center post.
4. Fill hole with water, place post in water, displace water with dry concrete, mix. Level, plumb. repeat
We can recommend 2′’ metal poles to use for your posts, they last longer. Make sure to use the thicker gauge not the wimpy cheap ones.
There are many different kinds of fences you can build? Here is a comprehensive list:
- Barbed wire
- Wood rail
- Chain link
- Picket fence
- Concrete block
- Brick
- Dry stone
- Vinyl fencing
- Wood privacy fence
What are some things to keep in mind when starting a fence building project?
First an foremost you have a Survey of the property lines so you are building on your property and not the public right of way of your neighbors property. Then you would begin making Plans, measurements, and materials purchase I’d imagine. Ask a Landscaper or building contractor if you need any help about where to start.
The worst possible thing would be to spend money and time on your awesome fence then have someone tell you to remove it.
Then you can follow these steps:
1. Dig a hole 4′ deep on each corner of the yard where you want the fence. Set the fence post at each corner.
2. Tie a string on the corner post and walk to the next post. Make sure to tie the string TIGHT.
3. Dig a hole 3′ deep every 10′ center post to center post.
4. Fill hole with water, place post in water, displace water with dry concrete, mix. Level, plumb. repeat
We can recommend 2′’ metal poles to use for your posts, they last longer. Make sure to use the thicker gauge not the wimpy cheap ones.
What are the some good fence building materials?
When we talk about a residential home fence, we are normally talking about wood, it is rare for any other material to be used for a fence.
Security fences are normally steel.
So for a fence we would recommend concrete posts and gravel boards which last for decades and wooden panels that slot into the concrete posts and can be easily replaced.
When we talk about a residential home fence, we are normally talking about wood, it is rare for any other material to be used for a fence.
Security fences are normally steel.
So for a fence we would recommend concrete posts and gravel boards which last for decades and wooden panels that slot into the concrete posts and can be easily replaced.