A simple guide to erecting a your fence

Introduction

A home’s boundaries need to be defined to create privacy and enhance security for your garden. Garden fence is one of the most important things to be considered while renovating your garden. Having a superior quality and well-laid fence ensures utmost privacy and security. A garden fence not only accentuates the aesthetic appeal of your gardens, but also keeps off strangers and neighborhood dogs from littering your lawn. Yes, an attractive and sturdy fence can add character and improve the security of your garden also. If you want to build a garden fence on your own get your spirit level, a spade, hammer and screw driver and start erecting a fence right away.

Erecting a garden fence is not an intimidating task, but quite easy if you follow the simple step-by-step guide discussed below.

1. With the help of a nylon rope and stake mark out the line of your fence first. Keep the rope tight to ensure straight lines. Set up a taut line marking for the entire fence. Remember, to end up with a straight fence you have to first start with a straight line.
2. Now mark the positions for the post holes. Now decide how high the post should be above the ground level. The height of the post determines the height of your fence. You can do this with the help of a measuring tape or a gravel board.
3. Even if the posts have been pressure treated with chemical preservatives you can also add an extra layer of protection by applying a coat of bitumen-based paint on the post.
4. Dig a hole with the help of a spade that is deep enough to provide sufficient room for the post and the concrete that will be needed to secure the post . If the hole it too deep fill it up with rubble and soil. With the help of a spirit level make sure that the pole is vertical.
5. Make sure the depth of the hole is such that it leaves the post standing above the ground level equal to the height of the gravel board and the height of the fence panel.
6. Now dig the hole for the second pole and fix the second post. Make sure that they are well aligned with the help of a spirit level. Now concrete the post.
7. Attach the fence panels with the help of galvanized metal fixing brackets and nails. You can also use a few bricks to support the fence panel.
8. Repeat the above steps for the entire length of the garden and allow the concrete to set for at least twenty fours hours. If you are turning a corner at the end of the fence make sure to incorporate the right corner post.
9. When fencing on a slope make sure that the panels are horizontal and the posts are vertical to create the perfect step effect.

Conclusion

Erecting a fence involves digging holes and mixing concrete. If you have someone for help, then doing this job is simply a breeze. However, make sure to check that the posts are vertical and fence panels are horizontal to ensure a perfect garden fence. If you need any further help, visit our Fencing in Liverpool Home Page and get in touch with us, we will be happy to help.