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Following on last week's discussing of planning, costs to consider and builders, this week we'll conclude with having a closer look at Regulations, Plan Approval Tilbud Herre Nike Shox OZ D Sko Sort Guld , Styles, Pitfalls and touch on some processes.


Style, Design and Wall Finishes



Water features at entrance provides
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breaks up a long, high wall.


Under ?Costs? in last week's article we discussed a few items that will have impact on the physical design of your construction, these included materials. slope of the terrain and more. Under this heading we'll discuss more of the aesthetic properties of your planned boundary wall.


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Materials like natural stone, cast- or imitation stone, concrete Online Herre Nike Shox OZ D Sko Hvid , brick pillars, steel and timber may be used in almost any combination to produce the desired effect. Whatever materials you decide on, make sure it adds to the aesthetic value of the house and property.



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Take into account the height of your walls and the way it will impact the street view of the home and property. Safety and security measures such as electric fencing is unfortunately a part of most of our lives, but try conceal it and, as previously mentioned Køb Herre Nike Shox NZ Sko Hvid Sort , make sure you adhere to Local Council's regulations.


Building Regulations, Plans and Approval


Municipal approved plans are required to construct any boundary- or free standing wall on your property. These plans have to adhere to the design rules of the NBR*, SANS* and Local Municipal regulations and policies.


As one is not allowed to construct anything outside of your own property, no part of the wall or footings may project over the property's boundary line. In case you are unclear regarding your property boundary line, a registered land surveyor should be approached to re-determine and point out the position of your boundary.


Any division or demarcation is a common boundary between to properties. Therefore no existing boundary wall or fencing may be taken away without having the prior written consent from the affected neighbour. Consult with your neighbour first Tilbud Herre Nike Shox NZ Sko Rød Sort , as the other party has the legal right to object to your proposed alteration or removing of a common boundary division.


Heritage sites have particular restrictions and regulations that must be adhered to. If you know, or are suspecting that your property might have some heritage value, consult your local Municipality or contact the area's Heritage Council. Approaching a private Town Planner can also be considered.


The following SABS* Regulations are applicable to boundary walls and their foundations: SANS 10400-K and SANS 2001-CM2. Your architect or draughtsman will know, or can easily get, these regulations and practical inplementation of them. Alternatively Udsalg Herre Nike Shox NZ Sko Hvid Blå , visit the SABS website, where these can be purchased.


Many areas have started adopting their own ?Boundary Walls and Fences Policies?.


The Stellenbosch Municipality requires, for instance, specifies height of
?...a street boundary: - 2.1m high, on condition that 50% of the height of the wall or fence on residential zoned properties must consists of open decorative work to create transparency Tilbud Herre Nike Shox NZ Sko Hvid Sort , comprising of materials as described...?
and
?Additional safety precautions such as razor wire, electrical fencingwiring, etc. should preferably not be visible from the street and are included in the maximum height for walls and fences...?


The City of Cape Town's policy states
?No solid boundary wall shall exceed 1,8m in height on a street boundary and 2,1m in height on a lateral boundary; No palisade type fence shall exceed 2 Udsalg Herre Nike Shox NZ Sko Sort Sølv ,1m in height.....?
and
?Relaxation of ?...requirements ?....at the discretion of the District Manager.? as well as ?At least 40% of the surface area of a street boundary wall, including gates.....must be visibly permeable...?


Note that these are only excerpt from said Boundary Walls and Fence Policy for the two areas. Obtain a copy of your area's at your Local Municipality.


Common Pitfalls