Install A Wooden Fence Yourself

Use chalk lines as a guide.

Install a wooden fence yourself.

Make sure the spaces between the posts are consistent. For this fence the bottom of pickets will be about 1 1 2 inches above the ground. 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.

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. 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. A wood fence is the most common.

Wooden fence posts are more vulnerable and fragile than metal. If the posts are older or not sturdy you can add extra concrete around the posts. Vinyl fences will last much longer than a wood fence up to a lifetime if using quality. Tamped soil on a base of gravel is enough to secure most posts but consider concrete for soft soils.

Outline your proposed fence line with spray paint then measure the outline of your fence perimeter with a measuring wheel. Installing a fence is often fairly simple. 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. Install the top post first placing the bottom of the top rail at 64 above the ground. Wood fences may be difficult to clean however if they get paint on them. The video takes you through the process step by step.

Spend some extra time and money on durable lumber and a well drained installation or that beautiful aesthetic will rot in a few years. 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. The top of the lower rail needs to be placed 9 1 2 inches above the ground. There are a couple of ways to keep them at the correct height.