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It is made of simtek. The guys putting it in said it is six feet tall. My neighbor is installing it. Yes, I'll ask him about the gap, but wanted the opinion of the friendly professional home repair specialists of IMGUR, who are never sarcastic or mean, and upvote freely.
My height is top secret, but that's a six foot ladder in the background. The fence is about seven feet tall. One of the workers said it is a six foot fence. Note the gap at the bottom--about six inches.
Here is a close up of the bottom bracket that holds the panels in place. About six inches off the ground. Did the installer screw up, or is there some additional special piece that goes beneath the panels and fills that gap? My neighbor is awesome, so I'm sure he'll figure something out.
UPDATE: I checked with the city and this area is a garden gnome migration path, so he is legally required to leave room for them to move through the property without being impeded.
Godzillaismykitty
He probably knows something about an impending zombie apocalypse..
teberoth
Likely the height is to clear the highest obstacle and stay level while using prefab segments. The big gaps should get a custom skirt after
yokwe
He may be trying to leave room for the roots from those spruces to not be impeded as they head towards my house and sleeping children.
Volpe42
This is what this kind of fence is to look like. Water and wind can go under it. Also allows for much easier grass trimming.
yokwe
Also, as mentioned above, garden gnomes. I checked with the city and this is a gnome migration pathway.
BackPackJohniee
Maybe he doesn't want to impede the traffic of the local garden gnomes?
AvsFreak
StarscreamAndHutch
The leprechaun in this story was real. Local radio guys in Dallas tracked him down.
Hemelsblauw
This way little animals like hedgehogs can come and go as the like. It's a good thing.
koyote2033
Lol the blower wars of fall are about to begin
yokwe
Ha ha this is my favorite answer.
ktncuteness
He wants the cats and dogs to come visit his yard without their humans
Twrecks123
Wo the snow can melt and not flood his yard
yokwe
ha ha ha I remember snow! I'm going to miss it.
NoahFoxGiven
Great fences make great neighbors
jobustevens
Based on the trees, I'd say it's to prevent leaves from piling up in the fall.
ilovebigmutts
He put up a long, expensive simtex fence and didn't ask you to contribute in cost or labour? Doesn't matter what you think...
yokwe
We paid for 1/2 of the section that borders our yard. Have you considered switching to decaf?
ilovebigmutts
Was that info anywhere in your post? Have you considered keeping your head up and stick on the ice?
yokwe
Super bonus points for the hockey metaphor! https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1409238481ra/10952405.gif
IcouldntfindmymedsthismorningsoItookyours
Just looks like the installer doesn’t know what they’re doing.
HerbaciousCourage
Wildlife movement. Turtles in particular. I guess garden gnomes count as wildlife.
hunnycat
Mind your own business.
Rijtjeshuis
Are there any gaps between the boards? If not, that thing is gonna blow over.
abbazabba2366
Seems like you have a decent enough relationship to just politely ask. Especially since you're just curious. I wouldn't be offended.
yokwe
Oh, I am going to ask, I just wanted to see if fences six inches above the ground are a thing I haven't heard of.
woozle
...you're mad at your neighbor because the fence he installed doesn't go down far enough for you?
FartsSmellBad
Nothing about this post indicates they're mad at the neighbor
woozle
okay . thanks, man
Elsoyyo
...other than not asking the source. Which is more not wanting to go off half cocked, but the seeds of wtf are you doing are there.
yokwe
I am not angry. I am confused and wondering if this is an aesthetic decision or a mistake. Let's not fire up the drama, ok>
lostinamapfactory
yourbassist
We don't need to know how tall you are, there's a 6' ladder in the photo
yokwe
What if that's a ten foot ladder? What then, smarty pants?
yourbassist
Well, you can count the steps.
yokwe
What if it’s a ladder for really tall or short people? What then mr mcladder smarty pants?
yourbassist
Same answer