Inspiration & advice · Forest Avenue
From the first photographs to the finishing details: prepare for woven fence installation and agree a clear scope of work.
Having a garden fence installed starts with understanding the space. Where do you want more privacy? How should the fence meet your terrace? And how accessible is the boundary? Answering these questions in advance makes it easier to choose a suitable specification and a clear quote.
Look from the places where you spend time: the dining table, the terrace or the seating area. A fence that gives enough screening from the lawn may feel different from a raised terrace. Take photographs from inside your home and at seated eye level too. This makes it clear where screening is most needed.
Double weaving puts the emphasis on privacy. Single weaving keeps the appearance more open. The atmosphere and degree of visibility you want help determine which woven fence panels suit your project.
Draw a simple sketch of the fence line, with the length of each section. Mark corners, access openings, existing walls and the position of any gate. Initial measurements help with planning; final dimensions and connections must be clearly agreed before the work starts.
Is your garden uneven? Note where the level changes. A straight top line and a fence that follows the ground in steps give different results. Discuss how much of any concrete gravel board should remain visible too. These details have a strong influence on the finished appearance.
If you are looking for synthetic garden fencing, Forest Avenue offers options including Woodscape with a steel frame and Ecowood with a synthetic frame. Look beyond the weave to the posts, transitions and base.
Have the necessary support and fixings specified for the system, weave and site conditions. A detail that suits one configuration is not automatically suitable for another. Avoid choosing materials based on a single photograph.
Explain whether the garden can be reached through a side path, a garage or only through the house. Mention narrow passages, steps and existing plants that must be preserved. Photographs of the access route help with assessing the work accurately.
Agree who will remove the existing fence and dispose of the old materials. Define any preparation work as well. You will then know what needs to be ready before installation day and which tasks are included in the quote.
Discuss the top line, the visible base and connections to walls. If you are including a gate, decide on the clear opening width and the opening direction. Ask for confirmation of the chosen colour, weave, posts and height before work begins. This gives everyone a clear picture of the intended result.
Send Forest Avenue your sketch, photographs and municipality, together with your preference for delivery or installation. We will then consider the approach that suits your garden.
Can I request a proposal without final measurements? A sketch and overview photographs are a good starting point. Make it clear that the measurements are provisional so the final specification can be adjusted correctly.
Which weave should I choose? It depends on privacy, light and appearance. Ideally, compare full-size examples and view them from both sides.
At our showroom in Wevelgem, you can compare materials and finishing options before deciding.
Discover colours, textures and weaving patterns at our showroom and display garden in Wevelgem. Bring a few photographs and your garden measurements for advice tailored to your project.
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