DIY is as popular as ever as people are becoming more creative due to the abundance of DIY television shows out there offering advice and inspiration. In addition, DIY is a great way to save money; why employ someone else to do it when you can do it yourself? As long as you are confident in what you are doing, you shouldn't have any problems (fingers crossed!). We've provided a few tips to consider before tackling the DIY fence.
Firstly, you must decide what type of fence you want to erect. Think about purpose, style etc. as there are several options to choose from. One option is close board fencing. Vertical boards of timber are overlapped to create a sturdy, secure structure. This is the perfect option for a boundary fences, as they provide security and privacy. Palisade fences are more traditional, 'picket' style fences. These come in a range of materials and colours and provide security whilst allowing a degree of visibility through. The third option for a garden fence would be that of a trellis. Again, these are available in a variety of materials, shapes, sizes and colours. They can stand alone or act as a decorative feature on the top of a more solid fence structure.
Once you have chosen the style of your fence, you must decide what type of post would be best suited for your particular fence. Again, there are several options to choose from. If this is your first time at putting a fence up, may we suggest that a wooden post would be the easiest option? Although they are prone to rotting over a length of time, they are far easier than the heavier posts.
Before you buy any materials, you should work out exactly how much you will need to complete your fence. There is no point in wasting money on excess materials, nor is it good practice to leave yourself short! From a legal point of view, you should always apply for planning permission form your local authorities if your fence will stand at more than 2 metres tall.
There are several guides to help with the intricate details of fence erection, both online and from your local DIY store. You don't necessarily have to be an expert in order to put your own fence up, but it is highly recommended that you seek proper instruction and choose the right method for purpose and your ability.
Firstly, you must decide what type of fence you want to erect. Think about purpose, style etc. as there are several options to choose from. One option is close board fencing. Vertical boards of timber are overlapped to create a sturdy, secure structure. This is the perfect option for a boundary fences, as they provide security and privacy. Palisade fences are more traditional, 'picket' style fences. These come in a range of materials and colours and provide security whilst allowing a degree of visibility through. The third option for a garden fence would be that of a trellis. Again, these are available in a variety of materials, shapes, sizes and colours. They can stand alone or act as a decorative feature on the top of a more solid fence structure.
Once you have chosen the style of your fence, you must decide what type of post would be best suited for your particular fence. Again, there are several options to choose from. If this is your first time at putting a fence up, may we suggest that a wooden post would be the easiest option? Although they are prone to rotting over a length of time, they are far easier than the heavier posts.
Before you buy any materials, you should work out exactly how much you will need to complete your fence. There is no point in wasting money on excess materials, nor is it good practice to leave yourself short! From a legal point of view, you should always apply for planning permission form your local authorities if your fence will stand at more than 2 metres tall.
There are several guides to help with the intricate details of fence erection, both online and from your local DIY store. You don't necessarily have to be an expert in order to put your own fence up, but it is highly recommended that you seek proper instruction and choose the right method for purpose and your ability.