Step 1: Research
The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a purchase.
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What is available on the market?
Research the various types of garden fences that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you buy.
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- Types - picket fence, security, traditional, heritage, rustic
- Materials - brush, timber, steel, stone, wire, cement, brick, bamboo, aluminium
- Treatment - paint, stain, powder coat
- Top - concave, convex, picket, flat rail
Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your new garden fence is the “perfect fit” for you.
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- What is the main purpose of the fence?
- What size and style of fence should I construct?
- Will I need planning permission?
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Step 1: Evaluation
Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular garden fence meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you.
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- Post and board style
- Fence height and width
- Maintenance - painting, staining, none
- Gate type - single, double, automatic
My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the garden fence and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you.
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Comparing garden fences to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice.
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- Which garden fence is the best value for money?
- Which is the easiest to install and maintain?
- Which garden fence suits my needs the best?
- Which do I like the best?
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Step 1: Purchase
I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy garden fences and the pros and cons of each method.
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- Internet, over the phone, mail order, department store or specialty store
- Choosing a seller - questions to ask
- Ordering and delivery - return policies, guarantees, insurance
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