The Woodlands Fencing Service

November 22, 2021 - Fencing

In the future, would you like to have a fence around your property? Your home and yard will work better for you if you choose the right fence to keep dogs and children in and other animals and people out. To get you started, we’ve put together this quick guide to help you choose the right fence materials and learn about some other foundational concepts.

Fence Materials

Wood or metal fences, or a combination of the two, are the most common materials used to construct new fences. It’s possible to find stone or brick walls, but that’s a separate category of construction. Installing chain-link fencing is the most cost-effective option, but it is not the most attractive. Wood planks are used to build privacy fences.

Fence Height

It’s up to you to decide the height of the fence you want. The height of a fence over which you can easily see may suffice if you only want to keep children and dogs in a yard. You’ll need a high fence to keep people out of your yard if you value your privacy. The majority of people will make a distinction based on where something is located. The average height of a tree in a front yard is three feet. Fences in the backyard are typically 6- to 8-feet high.

Property Lines

The precise location of the property lines is critical before erecting a fence. Putting up a fence on your neighbor’s property without permission can cause a chain reaction of problems between families. If you want to put up a fence, you’ll probably need a work permit. You can use the property maps to figure out how big your yard should be. Your fence should not be too close to your neighbours and should not infringe on local ordinances. You may need to get permission from a local authority and submit plans for your project.

Gates

You should also think about a gate for access to your yard. The gate is usually built into the fence, so you only need to figure out where to put it so that you can get to your yard from the street. Make sure your gate can be locked to keep strangers from getting into your yard without your permission.