One of the most important steps when planning to install a new fence is determining the linear footage for the job. Knowing the length of each fence line will be critical to ensuring you order the right amount of fence material to get the job done. Most fence supply lists are simple mathematical equations based on the lineal feet for each line of fence that you are installing.
Tools Needed:
- Measuring Wheel
- Tape Measure
- Spray Paint/Chalk
- Paper
- Pencil
Prepare for the Fence
Step 1: Locate your property pins. Before planning your fence layout make sure you have your property boundaries located so that you do not install the fence outside of your property lines. https://bigjerrysfencing.com/preparing-for-your-fence/
Step 2: Call 811 to have your utility lines located. This will tell you where underground utility lines are and could affect where the fence is installed. Learn more about having your utility lines located and marked before digging holes in the ground: https://bigjerrysfencing.com/what-is-811-locating-utility-lines-for-your-fence-installation/
Layout the Fence
Step 3: Walk the area you plan to install the fence. Use chalk or spray paint to mark the ground where you plan to stop and start the fence, mark the fence corners as you go. Notate where the gates will be installed. Make sure to check city and county ordinances to ensure you do not violate any local regulations with your fence plans. If you have an HOA in your community, check the HOA restrictions and guidelines as this could play a factor in where your fence can be built.
Measure the Fence
Step 4: Measure where you plan to install the fence. A measuring wheel is an easy way to measure as you walk but using a long tape measure will ensure accurate measurements. Include the gates in your footage as gates require fence material to be built as well.
Measure each fence line individually and write those measurements down. Drawing a rough sketch of the fence plan will help you keep things organized. Record the measurements on the drawing for each respective fence line that will be installed. You want to record the linear footage. Simply put, linear footage is measuring a straight line using feet as the unit of measure. Lineal feet is another term that is synonymous with linear footage. If your fence stops and turns a corner, that is where you will record a new measurement for that fence line.
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