Install A Wooden Fence Yourself

Use chalk lines as a guide.

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. 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. 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.

Before installing the wooden fence make sure that you have already installed sturdy fence posts. The video takes you through the process step by step. However there are some additional considerations to keep in mind. If the posts are older or not sturdy you can add extra concrete around the posts.

A butt joint is a basic wood joint where the ends of the rails are aligned placed together and then secured. The top of the lower rail needs to be placed 9 1 2 inches above the ground. Tamped soil on a base of gravel is enough to secure most posts but consider concrete for soft soils. Install the top post first placing the bottom of the top rail at 64 above the ground.

A wood fence is the most common. Vinyl fences will last much longer than a wood fence up to a lifetime if using quality. 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. Installing a fence is often fairly simple.

This includes installing the fence posts how to install fasteners installing the fence sections and. Remember that these are just a few considerations and that every construction project is unique. 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. Install the fence pickets one of the keys to installing fence pickets is keeping the tops at a uniform height.

Wood fences may be difficult to clean however if they get paint on them. There are a couple of ways to keep them at the correct height. Install a bottom and top rail to attach to the fence posts. Spend some extra time and money on durable lumber and a well drained installation or that beautiful aesthetic will rot in a few years.