New fence wrong way round?

Vital_Spark_2

peardrop21 wrote:

I agree but if someones that intent on kicking a fence in or climbing it they will do it regardless

..............but, given that most burglary is opportunist, they're going to go for the easiest option and skip anything that doesn't afford an "easy in easy out". Wee bit of climb proof painting on the top of the fence might help and maybe on the struts at the back or just get your OH to do his shouting at the fencers who, as has already been said, should have known better.

Of course, you could dig a moat on your side and fill it with crocodiles/aligators with wild boar, tigers and lions roaming the garden.


Just trying to remain practical.:o

Vital_Spark_2

You could grow a really thorny climbing rose up that fence.

Lara

We had a new fence fitted last year.
We didn't have any say in which way round we wanted it.....................................when I queried why I was told that if the fence is "yours" you do not have a say................the smooth side goes on the outside whether it is next to a pathway or adjoins your neighbours garden - the law apparently .

nickinoo

We had a new fence fitted a couple of years ago & I got the smooth side, as it cost us £400 or so I wanted it to look nice. If it had been the back fence which is on an alleyway then I would have done it the "correct way".

linda.b_4

Thanks everyone for your replies. The fencing bloke came about 10 mins after my original post. He agreed that its definately on the skew and is coming back to re-do it, smooth side out. Thanks again, its a great site for getting info and other peoples valued opinions.

ariba10

The usual way of deciding who owned a fence or wall if there was no documentation was that the Pillars or Posts were on the owners land.

The same with a Ditch. The spoil was piled up on the owners side.

robowen

I just had a look at my fence and the struts run vertical anyway I thought they were vertical on all fences If the struts ran horizontal, the water would collect on the strut and rot the wood...wouldn't it ?

roswell

or another option get boards on the other side to then you have a double strenth fence that looks nice both sides .... not money saving though more like money spending

splodge_99

I agree but if someones that intent on kicking a fence in or climbing it they will do it regardless

Its my job to gain access to peoples property on a daily basis .................. No not what your thinking I'm a window cleaner

And some peoples idea of security is a joke :eek: even thoughs with triple bolts and six foot fences you can jump over and their usually the ones that have then left a window open :rotfl:

Debt_Free_Chick

Lara wrote:

We had a new fence fitted last year.
We didn't have any say in which way round we wanted it.....................................when I queried why I was told that if the fence is "yours" you do not have a say................the smooth side goes on the outside whether it is next to a pathway or adjoins your neighbours garden - the law apparently .

There is no law about this - but as others have said, custom & practice suggests that you are "kind" and offer the smooth side to your neighbours.

Over the years, this has changed, but there is definitely no law about it.