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DOC.02 — PLANNING GUIDE

Product Installation Guides

Use this guide before you pick a surface-specific how-to article. It helps separate simple product purchases from privacy-system jobs, custom installs, and quote-led commercial scopes.

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California installation by Califauxscapes

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California installation for artificial hedges, privacy walls, fence extensions, and artificial living walls is handled by Califauxscapes, the California installation division of Geranium Street USA, Inc.

Installation services are provided by Geranium Street USA, Inc., CSLB #955154.

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In This Guide

DOC.01

Start with the product application, not just the product name

Installation planning gets easier when you first clarify the job type. Decorative wall work, privacy screening, fence coverage, and custom-built installs can all involve artificial greenery, but they usually need different recommendations.

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Confirm the surface, structure, or fence condition early

A flat wall, a chain-link fence, a security gate, and a freestanding privacy barrier may all look like "greenery projects," but they do not behave the same during planning or installation.

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Build a project brief that actually helps the recommendation

You do not need a full submittal package to start. A short brief with the right details is usually enough to move the conversation forward.

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Know when product browsing is enough and when the quote path is smarter

One of the highest-value planning decisions is knowing whether the job is already defined enough for a product-first path or still needs a scoped recommendation.

Use product pages first

  • A product-first path makes sense when you already know the product family, the dimensions are straightforward, and you mainly need material planning or a standard product option.

Use the quote path first

  • A quote-first path makes sense when the project needs custom fit, multiple product options, mounting advice, documentation support, or a recommendation before pricing can be narrowed.
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When project support or California installation routing makes sense

Some jobs are straightforward, but many commercial and privacy projects benefit from product guidance, documentation review, and clear routing before purchase.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. A few measurements and photos are usually enough to start a useful conversation. Final drawings help later, but they are not required to begin.

If the application is straightforward and you already know the product family, product browsing may be enough. If the right product is still unclear or the mounting conditions are complicated, the quote path is usually the better first step.

The most important detail is often the surface or existing structure. A product that is right for a flat wall may not be the right answer for a fence, gate, or freestanding screen.

Yes. Even basic phone photos help clarify sightlines, obstacles, mounting conditions, and whether the project is decorative, privacy-focused, or more custom than it first appears.

Documentation questions should come up as soon as you know they may affect the product path. That keeps the recommendation aligned with the project review instead of treating documentation like an afterthought.

NEXT STEPS

Turn the planning notes into a clearer next step