Mistakes You Should Avoid When Ordering or Installing Colorbond Fencing
Metal fencing products usually last long if no mistakes were committed during the selection, handling and installation of those products. Here are some of the mistakes that you should avoid making when you are ordering or installing your metallic fence.
Mistake 1: Vague Description of Site Conditions
Many manufacturers of fencing products usually ask their customers to provide a detailed description of the location where the fence will be installed. Such a description enables the manufacturer to customise the fence so that it will perform exceptionally in that specific location. It is therefore unwise to provide a vague description of your location when you are ordering metallic fencing products. This is because the manufacturer may be unable to tailor the design of the fence to your area. For instance, you may receive a design intended for places with minimal salinity and yet you live near the coast. Such a fence may not last as long as a fence that was specifically designed for coastal areas.
Mistake 2: Not Checking the Materials Upon Delivery
Metallic fences usually have several components, such as posts, sheets and fasteners. You should check the metallic fencing materials as soon as the consignment is delivered to your property so that you can identify any missing or damaged components in time. Failure to check the consignment may affect your installation schedule when you later discover that you have to wait for some missing components to be sent before work can resume. Refer to the list of the included components as you verify the items delivered to you.
Mistake 3: Improper Assessment of Soil Conditions
Metallic fence manufacturers usually recommend that fence posts should vary in depth based on the soil conditions at an installation site. For instance, you may be advised to dig deeper holes for posts that will be anchored in sandy soil as compared to the holes that will be on rocky soil. Any mistake that you make in assessing the different ground conditions at your site may cause you to dig improper holes. Such a mistake may compromise the longevity of that metallic fence. You should therefore be very vigilant as you dig the different holes for the fence posts. Vary the depth of the hole in accordance with the recommendations given for the type of soil at your installation site.
You should consider involving an experienced fence contractor at all the stages of the procurement and installation process in case you lack the necessary experience to make the right decisions at each stage of the process. That professional will ensure that you get the right metallic fencing products for your needs.
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