There is no need to break the bank to block the view of your garden! If you have everything done by a professional using high-end materials, the bill will climb quickly. However, by choosing your system carefully and installing it yourself, you can get away with it for much less. Here are the most economical options for isolating yourself from neighbors.
Flexible mesh fencing with privacy screen fabric
Per linear metre, roll fencing (chain link or welded) remains the cheapest solution on the market. As it is transparent, it is generally covered with a polyethylene fabric or an artificial hedge.
The advantage is that installation is quick and does not require heavy tools. The result is not the most stylish, but the screening is immediate. A point of caution: the fabric catches the wind. Therefore, the fence tension wires must be perfectly tightened to prevent the whole assembly from being torn away during gusts.
Rigid mesh fencing with privacy slats
This is the most common option in modern gardens. The rigid panel lasts much better over time than the roll. To block the view, PVC, wood, or composite slats are slid directly into the mesh of the fence.
The budget tip consists of installing the fence the first year to enclose the land, then buying the slat kits later to spread out the expense. Installation is done without specific tools.
Reed screening and heather brande
If you already have an old fence or a low wall, attaching natural materials like heather brande or wicker costs very little. It is simply fixed with wire.
Thick brande hides the view well and muffles noise slightly. PVC reed screening, for its part, mimics the appearance of wood but ages better. The real weak point of natural materials remains their lifespan: rain and wind eventually damage them, and they will need to be replaced after a few years.
Entry-level wooden panels
Woven wood panels or treated pine fences are easily found at very attractive prices. They completely block the view and dress up the garden.
However, be careful with the installation. A wooden post planted directly into damp earth will eventually rot. For this fence to remain a good deal in the long term, you must use at least class 3 or 4 wood for outdoors and fix it on metal supports sealed in the ground. Otherwise, the fence risks collapsing after three winters.
How to lower the bill with Districlos
The most effective way to reduce costs remains installing the fence yourself. Current panel systems are designed to be assembled easily without professional intervention.
Buying a complete kit from a specialist like Districlos is actually cheaper than buying the mesh, posts, and fixings separately. Also, remember to have your exact measurements calculated by our advisors: this avoids buying excess materials that will end up gathering dust at the back of the garage.
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