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All Fence Contractors Should Avoid These Traps On the Job

When you are a fence contractor, you need to make sure that you avoid the common mistakes that are made by many companies. It's important to know exactly where the underground utilities are located so that you can avoid them as you build the fence. Not doing this can cost you a lot, and it can be very dangerous as well.


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Hitting an electric line that has been buried can even be fatal. Another common mistake is to not bury the fence posts deep enough. When they aren't deep enough, it can affect the structural integrity of the entire fence. Make sure that you take care when laying the fence posts to position them deep enough. Using pre-made fence panels is another mistake that is often made by contractors. When you do that, you aren't able to contour the fence with the lay of the land. When you make the gate, it's important to use steel components instead of wood ones. When you have steep posts and hardware in this area, it will be far more sturdy and won't warp as much as using wood on all of these parts. With steel, you'll get fewer problems later on with the fences you build.