The panel width varies according to the fence sheet infill that you select. Superdek and Wavelok panels are 2350mm wide, Smartspan is 2170mm wide and Corrugated and CGI Mini are 2390mm wide. All the accessories you need to complete your Good Neighbour fence are available at Stratco.
Typically, normal fences will have the presentable side with boards facing outwards, with the posts and stringers facing in towards the yard. But, a good neighbor fence is built differently and looks identical on both sides.
A Good Neighbor Fence is a wood privacy fence that divides two properties, where the finished side of the fence (i.e. the more attractive, smooth side) faces the neighbor's property. The homeowner building the fence then has a view of the rails and posts from inside their yard.
The Good Neighbor Fence Act of 2013 states: “Adjoining landowners are presumed to share an equal benefit from any fence dividing their properties and, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in a written agreement, shall be presumed to be equally responsible for the reasonable costs of construction, maintenance, or ...
Fence panels come in widths of 4', 6' and most commonly, 8'. The spacing between panels is determined by the type of terrain (flat or sloped) and typical weather conditions; place fence posts closer together in areas where strong winds are common. Standard height is 6'.
To get a perfectly square corner, you want to aim for a measurement ratio of 3:4:5. In other words, you want a three-foot length on your straight line, a four-foot length on your perpendicular line, and a five-foot length across. If all three measurements are correct, you'll have a perfectly square corner.
Privacy fences, by design must be tall enough to obstruct the view into your property. For that reason, privacy fences are typically between 6-8 ft. tall in residential areas. The maximum privacy fence height is 8 ft in most cases.
If you're the courteous type and enjoy getting along with your neighbours, it would be generous to show the smooth side of the fence towards them, but this is far from being an established convention and there's absolutely no obligation to do so if you don't want to.
It's possible to build an 8-foot fence in California—but you'll need a permit, unless the top two feet are barbed wire. In addition, if you're building a fence 10 feet or taller solely to annoy your neighbor, you can expect a private nuisance lawsuit under California's fence law.
There really isn't a “good” side. Some customers feel that the smooth side or the picket fence side is nicer looking and so many prefer to see this side. It is important to note that any fence visible from the street should have the smooth side facing out toward the street. Many if not most HOA's require this.
A neighbor friendly fence design provides the same look on both sides without adding additional materials to have the same look. For instance, a dog-eared wood fence usually has 2 or 3 2×4 rails on one side and the pickets (slats) are on the other side.
A vinyl fence or an aluminum fence can add to the resale value of a home, while a chain-link fence adds little to no value. Overall, the best way to increase property value with a fence is to choose a design that is both functional and attractive.
If privacy is your main goal, you'll want a fence that is at least 6-feet high to prevent nosy neighbors or curious passers-by from peeking in. To be extra safe, choose a 7- or 8-foot high fence. Before you start building, however, double-check that local regulations allow you to build a fence to this height.
You can often guess who owns a fence by looking at where the frames are – the builders or property owners should have put the fence up facing away from their own property so their neighbour gets the 'good' side. This should be repeated with the neighbour on the other side so each home has one 'bad' and one 'good' side.
A Good Neighbor fence looks the same on both sides. Shadowbox wood fence is possibly the least expensive privacy option to accomplish this task. Shadowbox is built with the boards alternating on each side of the fence, as seen in the pictures below. This allows for air and light to flow through the fence.
Good neighbor fencing gets its name from the collaborative effort required to build this beautiful, wood fence. A good neighbor fence asks next-door neighbors to work together so both can benefit from this attractive fence style. Or your friendly Rick's crew can install it for you.
Even where you will be installing the fence within your own property makes a difference. A privacy fence in your backyard will often not require a permit unless it is to be over 6 feet tall, depending on where you live, while the cut-off for the same type of fence in your front yard may be just 3.5 feet.
Fences are typically built between 2 and 8 inches from the line between properties. Some areas will allow the building of fences directly on the property line, but in this case, you'll have to cooperate with your neighbor and potentially share the cost of the fence.
Absolutely! A state contractor's license is crucial to ensure the quality of work and professionalism in fence installation. In California, a C-13 license is required for fence contractors. Using the Fence License Lookup, you can verify their license, bond, and insurance.
As a rule, if a fence is not a boundary fence, it must be built at least two feet inside your property line. The best options for building near a neighbor's existing fence are placing the new one right up against the current one or leaving enough space between the fences for someone to mow.
The 'quick' answer is that the finished, or good side of the fence faces the outside of your property, visible to neighbors and the outside world. That being said, the fence posts (or poles), rails, and other hardware are installed on the inside of the fence line and face you.
Some folks wonder if it's considered rude or unfriendly to put up a privacy fence. The answer is no. Privacy fences are extremely common, especially if there's a pool, deck, or other feature that encourages a lot of activity in the backyard.
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A solid fence is for complete privacy. For this one, the fence boards can be tight together or spaced ⅜ to ¼ inches apart. This is to allow the wood to expand and contract in wet and dry conditions. The second option, a board-on-board fence, can have 3 ½ inches of gap between the pickets.
Each lap timber fencing panel is 6ft x 6ft, which converts to 1.83m x 1.83m.
If you're setting wooden or concrete posts in concrete you'll need 8ft (2.4m) posts for a 6ft (1.828m) fence – i.e. your posts are 2ft (0.6m) longer than the fence height. Use 4in x 4in posts for fences of 5ft and over and 3in x 3in posts for anything under 5ft.