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Garden Fencing Guide

Standard UK Panel Sizes

Standard UK fence panels: 1.83m wide (6 feet). Heights: 0.9m (3ft), 1.2m (4ft), 1.5m (5ft), 1.8m (6ft). A 1.8m high panel with 2.4m posts gives 600mm in the ground and 1.8m above — the minimum for most garden privacy fences.

Planning Permission

UK rules: front garden fences over 1m (next to a road) or side/rear fences over 2m height require planning permission. Always check with your local authority if fencing near a road or boundary. You need your neighbour's agreement to remove shared boundary fencing.

Installation Tips

Mark post positions accurately before digging — even one post out of line throws the whole run. Use a string line as a guide. Postcrete sets in minutes, but the post can still be adjusted during the first minute — have a spirit level ready. Let set for 24 hours before hanging panels.

Energy Efficiency Priorities

Home energy improvements should be prioritised by payback period. Quickest payback: draught proofing (£50-200 cost, saves £60-100/year — under 2 years). Loft insulation (£300-500 DIY, saves £150-200/year — 2-3 years). Switching to LED lighting (under £100, saves £40-60/year — under 2 years). Longer payback: cavity wall insulation (3-5 years). New efficient boiler (5-10 years). Solar panels (7-15 years). Heat pump (10-25 years at current energy prices). For homes eligible for ECO4 funding, the pa