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Fence (front and rear) - what to put?

6 years ago

I am seeking your advice on what's the cheapest way to make this fence look bearable. it's my neighbours side and I don't want to spend money to raise their side of the fence. what can I do... even if it is temporary ( lasts for 3-4 years). the fence has to be put both on the front and the rear (garden). thanks

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6 years ago
As your neighbour already has posts in the ground ( providing they are sound ), then i'd ask if I could put up fence panels instead of the wire. The only other safe alternative is to put in your own posts as you need those to hold anything up at all, and then put in your own fence.

Unfortunately, whatever you put up has to withstand wind, rain etc and that's fence panels. They don't necessarily have to be expensive ones, and if you hit Wickes when they've got a special discount on you will likely get 15% off.

Use 6ft panels at the rear and 3ft at the front.

Are you sure it's their fence, normally as a rule of thumb ( and not always ), when you look out of your windows yours is on the left side.
R countryside
Original Author
6 years ago
thanks for your input.
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