FAQ

Building a fence can be a fun DIY project, but researching the process thoroughly will help prepare you for what can be a daunting task. Depending on your location you may be required to properly file an application and create an exact site plan. This project will demand physical labor, so ensure before hand you have the correct tools and are able to complete it.

Not all fence designs are the same, some may require specific tools and construction techniques. Typically the simplest type of fence to install yourself are vinyl designs and self driven posts. For more complicated designs or properties the help of a professional may be necessary.

Make sure to create a precise layout of your property on paper, including existing structures and natural interference. Some areas will even require this for a permit application. Also make sure that the locations of underground utilities are marked to avoid damages. This can be done best by locating property pins and finding exact measurements, use our Online Fence Planning Tool to help determine the exact amount of material needed.

Walk your projected fence line making measurements and placing stakes to mark fence posts. Attach a string to the stakes to create a visual projection to ensure a perfectly straight fence line. Adjust stakes as needed and don’t forget to include gates. Do not remove stakes until it is time to place that post so measurements are not lost.

While, our vinyl fences do become less flexible in extreme heat, they are still prone to lasting through winter seasons without much damage.All of Nationwide Fence Supply’s fences are better to make it through hot summers and cold winters than traditional wood fencing.

Different areas will have their own building codes, researching your city or counties regulations before building helps prevent extra hassle or fines for a broken code. The average restrictions range between 3 to 4 feet in the front yard setback and 6 to 8 feet in the backyard. Keep in mind fences over 6 feet may require additional structural supports.

Warranties are an important part to ensuring you get exactly what you paid for. If there are problems such as shipping damage or manufacturing defects, there are specific protocols that can refund or replace materials in out warranty details according to your particular fence type.

Cementing fence posts is common, and we do support this method of installation. Nationwide Fence Supply has guides that cover all of the steps of installation-even how to cement your fence posts properly.

Driving posts is a cement-free, dig-free option of installing fences that can be done with any of our fencing choices. This gives the choice to self-installers to save the time spent digging post holes, and the tricky job of handling setting concrete.

Maintenance on fences vary. Since, at Nationwide Fence Supply, we only offer Ornamental Steel, Chain Link, and Vinyl fences, all of our fence have long lifetimes- especially compared with wooden fences. Check the specific fence you are purchasing for further time frames on their longevity.

If we have not answered your specific question, please write to us on our Contact Us page. We are here to aid our customer’s from deciding on the correct purchase, to completing a self-installation, so do not hesitate to call us for more information.