Install A Wooden Fence Yourself

There are a couple of ways to keep them at the correct height.

Install a wooden fence yourself.

This includes installing the fence posts how to install fasteners installing the fence sections and. Position the fence posts every 6 to 8 feet along the line where you want the fence to stand. Vinyl fences will last much longer than a wood fence up to a lifetime if using quality. 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. Install the fence pickets one of the keys to installing fence pickets is keeping the tops at a uniform height. Tamped soil on a base of gravel is enough to secure most posts but consider concrete for soft soils. Make sure the spaces between the posts are consistent.

Wooden fence posts are more vulnerable and fragile than metal. Spend some extra time and money on durable lumber and a well drained installation or that beautiful aesthetic will rot in a few years. Outline your proposed fence line with spray paint then measure the outline of your fence perimeter with a measuring wheel. 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. In some areas you ll need to pay for construction permits to build a fence. 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. Install a bottom and top rail to attach to the fence posts.

However there are some additional considerations to keep in mind. For this fence the bottom of pickets will be about 1 1 2 inches above the ground. A wood fence is the most common. A butt joint is a basic wood joint where the ends of the rails are aligned placed together and then secured.

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. The top of the lower rail needs to be placed 9 1 2 inches above the ground.