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kiarox
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Joined: 20 Aug 2008
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 Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:03 pm Post subject: BUILDING GARDEN FENCE ON TOP OF A WALL |
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| We have a 2.5 ft garden wall and wish to build a wooden fence on top of it. Has anyone got any tips/pics to help with the construction please |
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Hoovie
Devon DIYer
Joined: 27 Jul 2007
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Location: East Devon
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| Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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only tip I have is be aware of the planning regs and check what total height you are allowed to construct to (typically 2M in back graden and 1M if close to roads)
You don't want to put it up and be forced to remove/change it afterwards!
PS - Welcome to UHM 
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EJJ150847
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Joined: 04 Jan 2008
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Location: Fareham, Hampshire
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| Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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As Hoovie says check planning regs.
John
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big-all
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Joined: 16 Dec 2006
Posts: 2775
Location: redhill surrey an auld reekie laddie
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| Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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heeelllooo and welcome
also be aware that the wall and foundations may not be able to support any extra weight not the physical weight but the wind and leaning on it
what size is the wall is there any peirs!!
does it lean dip or is it cracked at all!!!
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