Basic Attributes of a Quality Fence
- Strong and secure rail to post fixing method. We use 14 gauge 125 mm long bugle head galv. screw. These are definitely my choice for holding strength and support. In fact this is our default rail to post fixing method. see photo above If using nails as the fixing method all nails must be skewed on an angle and hit well home.In this way the cladding or rails cannot work themselves loose.
- Accurate, transparent and detailed quotes . So as to ensure the Dollar amount in the accepted quote matches the dollar amount on the invoice at the end.
- Good workmanship by good people that you are happy to have on your property.
- Level top line(unless ground is sloping)
- If using nails to fix rails. Then three 100mm flat head nails in the top rail. To give the extra holding strength to where its needed( as over time a poorly built fence will tend to work loose on the top rail.
- Staggered joins in the rails. Avoiding all rail joins aligning on one post which can create a weak point. Hence the standard three rail system generally has the top and bottom rails finishing on the same post and the middle rail on the alternate post.
- maximum 2.4 mtr spacing between posts (where possible). Sub terrain obstacles may necessitate extending this slightly.
- Posts concreted in for straightness and sturdiness
- The use of 57 mm full circle head ring shank nails for palings (gets better grip and holding ability)
- 25 mm overlap on SLP Standard lapped paling fences
- 50 mm ground clearance to the bottom of the palings. Palings are not h4 ground treated so must be slightly clear of the ground. However they are H3 treated which means they are weather protected.
Please note all these features are standard when we construct your fence.