Install A Wooden Fence Yourself

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Install a wooden fence yourself.

Outline your proposed fence line with spray paint then measure the outline of your fence perimeter with a measuring wheel. If the posts are older or not sturdy you can add extra concrete around the posts. Make sure the spaces between the posts are consistent. Position the fence posts every 6 to 8 feet along the line where you want the fence to stand.

A wood fence is the most common. 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. Install the fence pickets one of the keys to installing fence pickets is keeping the tops at a uniform height. A butt joint is a basic wood joint where the ends of the rails are aligned placed together and then secured.

Wooden fence posts are more vulnerable and fragile than metal. In some areas you ll need to pay for construction permits to build a fence. There are a couple of ways to keep them at the correct height. 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. This includes installing the fence posts how to install fasteners installing the fence sections and. 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. Wood fences may be difficult to clean however if they get paint on them.

Before installing the wooden fence make sure that you have already installed sturdy fence posts. However there are some additional considerations to keep in mind. Remember that these are just a few considerations and that every construction project is unique. Spend some extra time and money on durable lumber and a well drained installation or that beautiful aesthetic will rot in a few years.

Use chalk lines as a guide. For this fence the bottom of pickets will be about 1 1 2 inches above the ground. Installing a fence is often fairly simple. The top of the lower rail needs to be placed 9 1 2 inches above the ground.