- March 14, 2022
Fencing Mistakes You Should Avoid!
Several homeowners invest in fences every year. Whether it be to keep their pets from running away, or simply to add a beautiful new element to their house. Fences can serve many purposes, and this can greatly affect the design you choose. When investing in a fence, you can contact residential fencing services to complete your vision, or you can learn to DIY a fence yourself. Before you jump in headfirst, however, it’s important to do your research.
This video outline 5 of the most common mistakes people make when they install a new fence in their yard.
First and foremost, you need to ensure the location of your underground pipes and utilities before you start planning your fence’s location. Building right on top of a utility will inevitably cause trouble with maintenance and upkeep. Additionally, make sure your fence posts are deep enough into the ground. This will prevent damage and the fence blowing over. Finally, make sure that you building a proper transition if you are planning to bridge a 4-foot fence to a 6-foot fence. If one just drops into another, it could jeopardize its structural integrity.
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