Construction fence at property line 2 m tall and 60 m long

[Brittis61]

Hi, looking for advice on construction that is sustainable and has a low price. Something for rocky/stony as well as hilly terrain. Yes, I know it requires a building permit. Thanks in advance 🤗

 

[Kardan79]

Hello, looking for tips on a construction that is durable and low cost. Something mountainous/rocky and somewhat hilly. Yes, I know it requires planning permission. Thanks in advance 🤗

120sqm of fencing will unfortunately always be expensive.
What result are you looking for/what do you want to achieve with the fence? Purpose should influence the design.

 

[Brittis61]

120 square meters of fencing will unfortunately always be expensive.
What result are you looking for/what do you want to achieve with the fence? The purpose should influence the design.

Thanks, yes I understand it will be expensive. The purpose is to completely block visibility and possible intrusion from the neighbor's property. It should not be possible to go between.
But if I think a bit constructively, then it's about casting footings where possible with about 3 meters in between. Iron in the rock where needed. Posts pressure-treated 95/95 maybe?

 

[Marlen Eskilsson]

Yes 95x95 is suggested here, where you can read about how you can construct a fence: https://www.byggahus.se/bygg-ett-plank-som-skydd-gor-det-sjalv

 

[Pjosk75]

Does it need to be a plank? Or could it be fine with a mesh fence and some nice plant to block visibility? The fence can then be covered with fabric while the plants establish themselves.

 

[Brittis61]

Does it need to be a fence? Or would a netting fence with some nice plants to block visibility work? The fence can then be covered with fabric while the plants establish themselves.

It has to be a fence so that most of it isn't visible from the other side.

 

[Kane]

Hi, looking for tips on a construction that is durable and has a low price. Some rocky/stony areas and some uneven terrain. Yes, I know it requires a building permit. Thanks in advance 🤗

Here is some inspiration, https://www.byggbeskrivningar.se/utvandigt/staket-och-plank/
What is the definition of low price? A lot of timber will be used and there will be a lot of painting work if you want the fence painted.

 

[Pjosk75]

Hmm, is there a nude beach on the other side 😉.

Concrete footings are probably the way to go. It's going to catch a lot of wind with 60 meters of fence, so it's best to anchor it properly. Diagonal braces might also be needed depending on how the winds usually are in the area.

Regarding the fence being both durable and low-priced, I think it will be difficult to combine. Especially if you plan to have craftsmen build it. In this thread from July 2024, a quote of 400,000 was given for a fence with similar dimensions. If you do all the work yourself, you might get away with perhaps 40-50,000 for the materials. Plus a number of weeks of physical labor.

https://www.byggahus.se/forum/threads/vad-ar-en-rimlig-kostnad-for-plank.524292/

 

[Brittis61]

Here is some inspiration, [link]
What is the definition of a low price? A lot of wood will be used and there will be a lot of painting work if you want paint on the fence.

Thanks, yes I know that a lot of wood will be used, but can you use something other than pressure-treated boards in a conventional sense, for example, the outer semi-rounded part with the bark still on, which is removed at the sawmill before the boards are cut out?

 

[Pjosk75]

Of course, you can use leftovers from sawmills, but I'm not sure what exactly the part you're describing is called. However, the question is whether it will be cheaper over 20-30 years as the fence should last that long. Untreated wood is likely to need maintenance a few times with oil/paint.

The sawmill leftovers are uneven and will probably need to be split to be fastened tightly next to each other.

Wood with the bark left on becomes, in fact, a very good fauna depot, as some of the local insects will happily lay their eggs there and the larvae will thrive in the dead wood.

 

[Brittis61]

Sure, you can use leftovers from sawmills, uncertain what exactly the part you describe is called.
But the question is whether it will be cheaper when viewed over 20-30 years, as the fence should last. Untreated wood may need to be maintained a few times with oil/paint.

The sawmill leftovers are uneven and will likely need to be split to work for fastening closely together.

Wood with the bark left on will indeed become a very good fauna depot, as some of the local insects will gladly lay their eggs there, and the larvae will thrive in the dead wood.

Good thoughts there, thanks🤗 will check with the sawmills.

 

[Kane]

Thank you, yes I know that a lot of timber is needed, but can you use something other than pressure-treated planks in the usual sense, for example, the outer half-round with the bark still on that is removed at the sawmill before the planks are cut out?

Everything is possible.
Have you checked with the municipality if a building permit will be possible to obtain?

 

[Brittis61]

Everything is possible.
Have you checked with the municipality if planning permission will be possible to obtain?

No, I haven't done that yet, but of course before I invest so much money👍

 

[Suvi5700]

Good thoughts there, thank you🤗 I'll check with the sawmills

My friend bought very cheaply from a sawmill. It gave a rustic and quite nice feeling. It wasn't slabs, but sawed with bark edges.

 

[z_bumbi]

If you turn the sawn side or the largest side towards each other, the scraps work even though it requires more tinkering.

I would order pre-made sections where they work and source pre-cut boards for the rest.