Getting started building a fence is the same every time because how you build a fence always starts with what it's going to look like and where you're going to put it.
Things you need to think about:
Design and dimensions
So, designing the fence is the first step.
It's important because you don't want an ugly or improperly proportioned finished product.
The design is a critical part of matching the look of the fence to any existing structures. It actually acts like a good trim deal on a window or nice woodwork in a living room, only it's trim for the front yard and the front of the house.
In addition, the design also determines the cost - or visa versa.
Part of the design function is creating a description and list of materials which you can take to your local building supply or lumber yard for estimates.
While I have often built fences without a formal design in the past, the more we are involved in renovation and construction projects, the more I rely on competent designers to eliminate a lot of headaches and save me time.
The design:
tells you how to build a fence and
shows you what it will look like
lets your carpenter know what you want (if you aren't building it yourself)
gives you more ideas by seeing it
Dimensions and positioning:
By thinking the project through ahead of time you get a clear idea of the dimensions of the length, width, height, size of the gate openings, and the proximity to existing structures.
One of the best reasons I have found for a formal design is it shows you things you might not have thought about. If you aren’t experienced in how to build a fence, or don’t build fences on a regular basis, it’s easy to overlook or forget stuff.
After you know how to build a fence and have done it multiple times, it’s often just a matter of figuring out your materials and building it.
But until that time, I recommend either hiring a designer to draw elevations or sketch them yourself.
How to build a fence – start with the design
2 comments:
Nice Post By: Gwyer Maitland:
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I couldn't agree more about the need to design your fence first. That way you know all the materials and quantities reqired, gravel boards, concrete fence posts, fence panels etc. It also helps you forsee any problems before its too late. If you don't start with the design, you are bound to have problems building your garden fence.
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