Perfectly flat ground remains ideal in terms of simplicity for installing flexible fencing or rigid fencing. However, it is possible to proceed quickly and achieve impeccable results, even when installing rigid wire fencing on sloped ground. This is good news if you find yourself in this situation! You will be able to fence your property easily by following professional advice from Districlos.
Stepped or staggered installation is a relatively common technique that you can implement yourself, just like sloped installation, provided you know which method to choose and how to proceed. Let’s review these solutions that will allow you to protect your perimeter effectively.
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Stepped or Staggered Installation: The Simplest Method
Installing a fence made of rigid panels on flat ground poses no adjustment problems. The successive posts form a regular line above and below due to the flatness of the ground: the lower part of the fence therefore presents an identical gap all along.
To resolve the problem of the level difference caused by the slope of the ground when the terrain is sloped, it is necessary to carry out a particular installation: stepped installation.
Principle of Staggered Installation
This method will allow you to install your fence on terrain whose incline makes regular installation impossible. It consists of installing the fence panels in the direction of the slope, so as to have a minimum of space between the ground level and the underside of the fence panel.
Implementing this technique requires a higher number of posts and a greater post height than in the case of ordinary installation. The work consists of offsetting successive posts while staying as close as possible to the slope of the terrain. The final result remains just as harmonious in appearance.
Of course, you will need to perform careful calculations to determine the necessary number of posts before purchase and ensure installation that is as rigorous as possible.
Districlos advice: as a precaution, it will be wise to secure the posts only after the panels are in place, to ensure the overall result.
A Method Suited to Gentle Slopes
This technique is simple to implement provided the slope is suitable. Indeed, you can consider that a maximum height of 10 cm between the panel and the ground remains a good limit to define, in order to have an aesthetic result and a fence that performs its role properly.
Districlos professional tip: if the slope exceeds the limit set for staggered installation, a solution exists to use this technique while reducing the gap between the panels and the terrain. Cut each panel vertically to obtain 2 or 3 sections and add intermediate posts during installation. With this method, the project cost is higher (need for a greater number of posts) and the completion time longer (cutting). But the result is perfect.
Sloped Installation: A More Advanced and More Complex Technique
Sloped installation also consists of trying to stay as close as possible to the natural slope of the ground when installing your posts.
Here, you will proceed by cutting each panel from the bottom, the goal being to ensure perfect conformity with the irregularity of the terrain. The visual effect is pleasing.
The only difficulty with this technique for installing rigid wire fencing on sloped ground lies in the need to adjust the panels one by one. This takes more time than the previous technique and requires great cutting precision to obtain a perfect result.
How to Choose the Right Type of Installation for Rigid Wire Fencing on Sloped Ground?
Each situation has its appropriate solution! Here is our professional advice for adopting the best option according to your situation.
Choose Stepped Installation If:
- Your terrain has a gentle slope. As a reminder: the maximum height between the bottom of the panels and the sloped ground must not exceed 10 cm. Otherwise, don’t be surprised if you find the neighbor’s small dog in your garden: it will have been able to pass under your fence!
- You already have a stepped wall. You then simply need to install the panels using mounting plates following the steps. Ensure that the posts at the beginning of each level have sufficient height to ensure the connection between each lower and upper panel. If you are considering building one, attach the mounting plates directly into the wall during its construction.
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Choose Sloped Installation If:
- You are installing your fence on a steep slope. This technique allows perfect adaptation to the topology of your terrain.
- Your rigid fence measures more than 130 cm. The height of the panels requires securing the posts in the ground to ensure greater resistance (particularly due to greater wind exposure).
Districlos advice: if the slope is irregular, the right solution is to install base plates. These concrete blocks allow you to correct the various gaps between the rigid wire fencing and the ground as closely as possible. To do this, simply push them more or less into the ground to achieve leveling. In addition, these plates prevent the panels from being in direct and prolonged contact with the ground, protecting them from accelerated wear related to moisture. Discover now the advice of our experts for installing rigid fencing with base plates.
Key Steps Before Installing Fencing on a Slope
Layout and Marking
Before you begin installing your fence on sloped ground, you must first equip yourself and determine its location!
To carry out your installation, you will need among other things a level, wooden stakes and a string line, a shovel and a marking spray, as well as a tape measure to take measurements.
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Marking is a step to be carried out with the greatest care. The quality of the fence installation depends on this step.
Districlos advice: before marking the reference line where the fence will be installed, clear the installation area of vegetation and other rocky debris. They could be obstructive when installing your equipment.
Installing the First Stakes and String Line
Start by placing a stake in the ground at the starting point, then at each corner of the fence, and at the end of it.
You will then simply need to connect the stakes using the string line. These two points will allow you to have a visual representation of what the fence will be.
Installing Rigid Panel Fencing
Two options are available to you for installing the fence: it can be installed in a wall or simply in the ground. Rigid panel fencing consists of posts and panels.
Districlos advice: discover how to install fencing on a wall by following our experts’ recommendations!
For installation with securing in a concrete support, it will be necessary to respect the dimensions and concrete mix very scrupulously. The solidity of the fence depends on it.
You see: installing rigid wire fencing on sloped ground is simple, even if you are not a professional! You now know how to proceed and which method to choose according to your situation. All you have to do now is purchase what you need to develop your outdoor space and fence your property. And to enjoy your garden in complete peace, you can then add a privacy panel or install a fabric privacy screen, a good solution to preserve your privacy.
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