A decision you can check
- 01
Survey run geometry
Record each slope, corner, gate and partial bay. A long nominally straight fence may have several layout conditions.
- 02
Verify actual system width
Measure panel, bracket, post and clearance dimensions. Do not set posts from the product's marketing name alone.
- 03
Plan grade treatment
Decide whether the top follows grade, steps level or maintains a controlled reveal. Check bottom gaps and privacy at every transition.
- 04
Design future repair
Confirm whether one damaged board, rail or complete panel can be replaced without dismantling adjacent sections.
Write a specification someone else can check
Preassembled panels need a transport and carrying route from delivery to each run.
Site-built fences require a board count, rail count and fastener schedule rather than a panel-only estimate.
- Survey run geometry
- Verify actual system width
- Plan grade treatment
- Design future repair
Convert the decision into quantities
Enter the measured geometry in the Fence Calculator, replace defaults with the selected product coverage and round only at the final purchasable unit. List accessories and preparation materials separately so a coverage change does not silently scale unrelated items.
Gate openings should be fixed before distributing ordinary bays.
Verify at order and delivery
Check the exact local designation or product code, performance class, size, colour or batch where relevant, stated coverage, yield, density or capacity, ordered quantity and accessory compatibility on the written order. Inspect delivered fence system before installation and isolate damaged or mismatched material while return and replacement options remain open.
What usually throws the order off
- Comparing panel price without posts and hardware
- Ignoring wind and openness
- Setting posts from nominal panel width
- Choosing panels before checking slope
Frequently asked questions
What must the fence system specification identify?
Make the scope checkable against these decisions: survey run geometry; verify actual system width; plan grade treatment; design future repair. Record the exact local designation or product, performance class, dimensions, finish where relevant, accessories and controlling technical document.
Which calculator default changes after product selection?
Replace whichever default the exact fence system controls—coverage, yield, density, dimensions, package quantity or capacity—while keeping the verified project geometry unchanged.
Who should approve a substitution?
The owner and responsible designer or installer should confirm in writing that the substituted fence system preserves required performance, appearance, compatibility, installation method and documented supplier or project acceptance criteria.
Technical references
These references support the measurement and planning method. Product instructions, the site and applicable local requirements control the final installation.