Garden Fencing, Lawn Edging and Privacy Screens

Roll height, mesh and what the fence must stop

Start with the job. A low decorative roll fence marks a border or keeps people off a bed. Poultry netting has a small mesh that contains chickens, but it is a barrier, not a predator-proof wall, and the opening size decides which animals it blocks. Privacy screens are dense and block sight lines, and enclosure panels create a defined pen or screen. Check height and roll length, usually listed as a height by a length such as 4 ft by 50 ft, and add a little for corners and overlaps.

Posts, ties and wind load on solid screens

A fence is only as firm as its supports. Roll fencing and netting need a post or stake at regular intervals and a taut top edge, secured with ties or clips. Privacy screening catches wind like a sail, so it needs sturdy posts set deep, plus frequent tie points along the top and bottom. Pick a color that suits the surroundings; green and black blend into hedges. Plastic netting and screens resist rust, but UV light can weaken them over several seasons, so look for UV-stabilized material.

Questions about Garden Fencing, Lawn Edging and Privacy Screens

How much fencing do I need to buy?

Measure the full perimeter along the line you plan to fence, add extra for corners, gates and overlaps, and divide by the roll length. Check the height you need separately, because rolls are sold at fixed heights and cannot be stretched.

Will a privacy screen survive strong wind?

Only if it is well supported. A solid screen acts like a sail, so it needs deep, sturdy posts, ties at close intervals and, in exposed sites, a more open weave that lets some wind through.

What mesh size should poultry netting have?

Smaller openings keep smaller birds in and some pests out, but no thin netting stops a determined predator. Check the opening size on the listing against the smallest animal you want to contain, and use sturdier wire fencing for protection.