Fence Construction

What is inline fencing?

What is offset fencing?

What Is Inline Fencing?

Inline fencing style is when there is a post between each panel.
The outside edge of the fence is the post signifies the boundary line

Which side of the fence should I have?

The outside edge of the fence which you own signifies the edge of the boundary line.
The fence rails & posts are the main structural components and need checking for maintenance purposes. This can only easily be done if the posts & rails of the fence are on the owners side.
Fence rails can be used as a ladder if someone wanted to gain access into your garden / property, so it is better to have the rails on the owners side of the fence.
To have off-set fencing, with the posts on your neighbours side, will mean loosing part of your garden as the outside of the fence in this case would be the fence posts.

Which fence is the same on both sides?

Inline fencing is the only choice to have the same finished look from both sides of the fence with a large selection of same sided panels.
The fence styles which are the same or very simular both sides can be Traditional Lap, Panel Weave, Willow Weave, Trellis, varying Decorative Style, Venetian just to name a few

What Is Offset Fencing?

Offset fencing style is when the boundary line of the fence is set away from the fence post line. The boundary line to your neighours property is the outside edge of the rails, paling boards or wire if the posts & rails are on the fence owners side.
The outside edge of the fence which you own signifies the boundary line.
The posts on an offset fence will be within the owners boundary line.
To have off-set fencing, with the posts on your neighbours side, will mean loosing part of your garden as the outside of the fence in this case would be the posts.

Who gets the good side of the fence?

The boarded side of the fence should face toward your neighbour. Not only is this more polite, but it is the standard practise and makes post and rail maintenance easier of the main fence styles. However if the fence is errected within your boundary, there is no legal obligation who should have the good side of the fence.
The fence boundary must not encroach into the neighbouring property at any point.
There is no law to say who gets the good side of the fence but its more pragmatic to have the posts and rail easy to inspect and for maintenance in the event the fence needs repair.
If the fence you own is chosen to have the posts on the neighbour’s side of the fence, it would still mean the posts would have to be within your boundary and not encroach on to the neighbouring property. This would mean you would lose some of your garden size if you choose to have an Offset Fencing Style.
The supporting concrete around the bottom of the post can be within the neighbour’s boundary.

Horse Fencing

Some livestock fencing method incorrperate an offset fencing style of mild pulse electrical fence wire which discourages animals from rubbing against the fence and damaging the posts.
Horse fencing is basic post and rail fencing.
Stock fencing is another farm fencing style for horse fencing which is more commonly used as live stock fencing for smaller animals.

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