Install A Wooden Fence Yourself

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Install a wooden fence yourself.

Install the fence pickets one of the keys to installing fence pickets is keeping the tops at a uniform height. Install a bottom and top rail to attach to the fence posts. A butt joint is a basic wood joint where the ends of the rails are aligned placed together and then secured. Remember that these are just a few considerations and that every construction project is unique.

Tamped soil on a base of gravel is enough to secure most posts but consider concrete for soft soils. For this fence the bottom of pickets will be about 1 1 2 inches above the ground. The video takes you through the process step by step. In this project we used a butt joint to secure the rail to the body of the post rather than the top of the post.

However there are some additional considerations to keep in mind. Make sure the spaces between the posts are consistent. In some areas you ll need to pay for construction permits to build a fence. Outline your proposed fence line with spray paint then measure the outline of your fence perimeter with a measuring wheel.

Wooden fence posts are more vulnerable and fragile than metal. Wood fences may be difficult to clean however if they get paint on them. Install the top post first placing the bottom of the top rail at 64 above the ground. Use chalk lines as a guide.

Spend some extra time and money on durable lumber and a well drained installation or that beautiful aesthetic will rot in a few years. A wood fence is the most common. There are a couple of ways to keep them at the correct height. These last between 5 20 years depending on the type of wood cedar will last longer than pine for example and are they relatively inexpensive.

Installing a fence is often fairly simple. If you ve just installed the posts you should wait a few days before installing the panels so that the cement can have time to set. If the posts are older or not sturdy you can add extra concrete around the posts. This includes installing the fence posts how to install fasteners installing the fence sections and.