Which fence to choose to enjoy the garden?

Is it a need for security or concealment? What is the size and configuration of the land? What budget do you have? Do you know how to tinker a little or not at all? Here are some of the selection criteria to consider before buying a fence. fr has swept for you the criteria to take into account before choosing the fence that suits you. At a time when the prices of materials are soaring and professionals are overwhelmed, you will thus be considering this investment in full knowledge of the facts, which may be substantial but which should be useful to you for a long time, provided you make the right choices. need? To protect against intrusion or prevent the escape of a domestic animal, for example, requires fencing off land using a system other than planted mixed hedges. Concealment is also necessary when you want to protect yourself from a significant vis-à-vis, especially when you have a terrace, a hammock or an outdoor swimming pool exposed to the gaze of the neighbor or passers-by. You will therefore not always be able to use the same fence system. Which fence am I allowed to install at home? No, we do not install just any fence at home. The law is strict in this area. You must respect what the local urban plan authorizes or not, in terms of heights of panels, according to the number of inhabitants of your municipality but also what your residence allows, very often for aesthetic reasons and homogeneity of the subdivisions. In some cases you will have to make a prior declaration of work (DP). A gate such as a rising barrier may also be subject to rules, as may the construction of a wall over 2 m in height. You will need to consult the local urban plan (PLU) at the town hall. local rules to be respected in relation to the neighboring land in particular. In the absence of local regulations, the law which sets minimum height rules and depends on the location of your land is as follows: If your land is located in a municipality of less than 50,000 inhabitants, your wall, including the coping when ‘there is (top of the wall in the form of a roof) must respect a minimum height of 2.60 meters. The law does not provide for a maximum height In a municipality of more than 50,000 inhabitants, your wall, including the coping when it exists (top of the wall in the form of a roof), must respect a minimum height of 3.20 metres. Which material should I choose for my fence?The surface to be fenced, the durability of the material, its resistance to bad weather depending on the weather in your place of residence, the ease of installation of the system, the ease of maintenance, the modularity of the model chosen then come into play into consideration before considering the budget to be expected.Seaside style fenceInitial price, but more aesthetic than practical, the ganivelle is very trendy. These are fences installed in the dunes on the seashore to protect flora and fauna from the footsteps of passers-by. French production in hazelnut or chestnut, species that grow relatively quickly and do not require autoclave treatment, we use ganivelles as a temporary solution or to visually delimit the land and give it a bucolic garden look. Mesh fences Also very inexpensive , roll netting is the cheapest and most basic type of material in 100 x 100 mesh with its T-posts. It is also very easy to maintain, just like its flexible version sold in a roll. Remember, however, that they are not at all blackout and that you will have to add the cost of the blackout (bamboo, heather, etc.) that you choose to add if necessary. The rigid mesh panels offer an interesting ease of installation for a lower budget. It is also possible to add a slat blackout. Wooden fence panels Autoclave-treated, class 3, they are rot-proof provided they are not in contact with the ground. Their fragility lies in their resistance to bad weather: if you live in a windy region, they will be put to the test. They do not require any maintenance if you like to see them gray naturally over time. It is also possible, but not necessary, to use a wood saturator to revive their original color. weatherproof and recyclable. The powder coating allows it to resist discoloration and variations in temperature and humidity. It is part of an eco-responsible approach with robust, durable and infinitely recyclable products. The success of composite fences Aesthetics and modularity explain the success of this type of fence material made of rice powder and coextruded recycled resin covered with thin plastic wrap. Anti-UV treated, maintenance is almost zero. They are available in several colors, decors, heights and installation options, with posts to be sealed or to be fixed directly on a concrete slab. Cheaper and less durable but with a modularity sometimes close to the composite according to the distributors, the white PVC fence is not as successful as it has been due to its fragility over time. Its aesthetics are also very relative. Return of hype for “grandmother’s” concrete fences Lost to sight, gray concrete as a fence material is nevertheless durable, wind resistant and has a deliciously vintage aesthetic. It is available with a wood or painted effect decor or even in a mixed wood/concrete version. Its fault: the complexity of installation which requires calling in a pro and handling given its weight. However, it is making a comeback on the shelves of DIY superstores. How to calculate the price of your garden fence The budget needs to be moderate with the quality/price ratio of your investment, taking into account the installation, done by yourself or a pro, and all the necessary elements for the latter. To the panels chosen, remember to add the price of transport if you have to be delivered, fixing posts, concrete to be poured to fix them, brackets, screws… The bill can increase considerably with the cost of the installation. Beware, therefore, of false economies. Thanks to Jean-Pierre Bequart, closing market manager at Castorama, for his valuable advice.