The installation of the garden fence seems simple, but there are many key details hidden in it. Any negligence may affect the overall stability, aesthetics and service life. In the preparatory stage of installation, site measurement and planning are easily underestimated. Before installation, not only the length of the garden boundary and the terrain undulations should be accurately measured, but also the distribution of underground pipelines, cables and other facilities should be considered to avoid accidental damage during installation. At the same time, some people will ignore the judgment of the soil properties in the installation area. The soft soil and solid land require completely different treatment methods when fixing the fence posts. If they are not evaluated in advance, the stability of the subsequent fence will be greatly reduced.
There are many key points that are easy to be overlooked in the fixing of the posts. When digging the foundation pit for the posts, the depth and width of the foundation pit must meet the requirements. Too shallow and too narrow cannot provide sufficient support, and arbitrarily increasing the size will waste materials and damage the surrounding soil structure. When pouring concrete to fix the posts, many people are eager to succeed and install the fence body before waiting for the concrete to completely solidify, causing the posts to loosen. In addition, the calibration of the verticality of the column is crucial. If the column is tilted, it will not only affect the overall beauty of the fence, but also change the force direction and reduce the stability of the structure. If there is a lack of accurate calibration tools or repeated verification during installation, it is easy to leave hidden dangers.
The connection between the main body of the garden fence and the column is also hidden. Garden fences of different materials have different connection methods and detail requirements. When metal fences are connected by welding and bolts, the anti-rust treatment of the welding joints and the tightness of the bolts are easily overlooked. Welding points that have not been treated with anti-rust treatment will quickly rust and corrode. There are risks if the bolts are tightened too loosely or too tightly. Too looseness can easily cause the fence to shake, and too tightness may damage the material. When wooden fences are connected by mortise and tenon or nailing, the moisture content of the wood, the position and depth of the nail holes, and the fit of the mortise and tenon structure all need to be carefully controlled. If the moisture content of the wood is too high, it is easy to deform and crack in the later stage. Improper nail hole and mortise and tenon treatment will also affect the connection strength.
The treatment of the ground connection part is often omitted by the installer. The size of the gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground needs to be reasonably controlled. If the gap is too large, it will not only affect the appearance, but also allow small animals to get into the garden. If the gap is too small, it is easy to cause stress conflict when the ground settles or the fence expands and contracts. For soil ground, the bottom of the fence is not waterproof and anti-corrosion treated. Long-term contact with wet soil will accelerate the aging of the material; in areas where floor tiles or stones are laid, if the connection between the fence and the ground decorative materials is not sealed, rainwater will easily penetrate, affecting the service life of the ground and the fence.
The selection and installation details of hardware accessories should not be ignored. Although the hardware such as hinges and locks are small in size, they have a great impact on the use experience and safety of the fence. Some people are greedy for cheapness when installing and choose poor quality hardware accessories. These accessories may rust and jam in a short time. When installing hardware, inaccurate drilling positions and inappropriate screw lengths will lead to unstable installation. Screws that are too long may penetrate the fence material and cause damage. If they are too short, they cannot provide sufficient fixing force. Moreover, if the hardware is not protected after installation, its service life will be greatly shortened.
Protective measures during the installation process are easily forgotten. During cutting, welding and other operations, the surrounding environment and the installed parts are not protected, and sparks and debris may burn flowers and plants and damage the surface coating of the fence. When carrying fence materials and accessories, do not pay attention to handling with care, which may easily cause scratches and deformation of the materials, affecting the appearance and performance. At the same time, the lack of necessary safety warnings and protective facilities at the installation site can also easily cause injuries to construction workers or accidents caused by unrelated personnel.
The final inspection and fine-tuning stage is also critical. After the installation is completed, many people only take a rough look without conducting a comprehensive and detailed inspection. It is necessary to check whether each connection point is firm, whether the fence is shaking, whether the hardware is flexible and easy to use, and whether the surface is flat and smooth. If problems are found, fine-tuning should be carried out in time, such as tightening loose screws, adjusting the position of the fence, and polishing rough corners. If this link is ignored, small problems may gradually evolve into major failures, affecting the normal use and overall quality of the garden fence.
