Install A Wooden Fence Yourself

The video takes you through the process step by step.

Install a wooden fence yourself.

A wood fence is the most common. 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. Make sure the spaces between the posts are consistent.

Remember that these are just a few considerations and that every construction project is unique. Use chalk lines as a guide. For this fence the bottom of pickets will be about 1 1 2 inches above the ground. In some areas you ll need to pay for construction permits to build a fence.

Install a bottom and top rail to attach to the fence posts. Before installing the wooden fence make sure that you have already installed sturdy fence posts. Wooden fence posts are more vulnerable and fragile than metal. Wood fences may be difficult to clean however if they get paint on them.

Tamped soil on a base of gravel is enough to secure most posts but consider concrete for soft soils. Spend some extra time and money on durable lumber and a well drained installation or that beautiful aesthetic will rot in a few years. However there are some additional considerations to keep in mind. Position the fence posts every 6 to 8 feet along the line where you want the fence to stand.

Install the fence pickets one of the keys to installing fence pickets is keeping the tops at a uniform height. Outline your proposed fence line with spray paint then measure the outline of your fence perimeter with a measuring wheel. 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. Vinyl fences will last much longer than a wood fence up to a lifetime if using quality.

Install the top post first placing the bottom of the top rail at 64 above the ground. 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. Installing a fence is often fairly simple. A butt joint is a basic wood joint where the ends of the rails are aligned placed together and then secured.