You now need to do the ‘disguise’. • Provide a marker at the positions where the holes for the posts are to be burrowed. There will be three areas where most people like the fence as high as it is allowed. Using a spacer to maintain equal gaps you can begin nailing the boards to the rails, using 2 of the 2 1/2 inch nails hammered on each rail. I would suggest treatment at least 8 inches above ground level. Fence Building Another reason for this is that while many people do not actually want a fence, sometimes, one becomes necessary. While shrubs offer a boundary line, they can still be ‘crossed’ by dogs and children alike. Doesn’t it look incredible?!. You should build a frame with the 2×4’s overlapping and attach a middle rail for durability and strength. The fence itself will be made of wire netting of any size. Fence Building it will look out of proportion. • The structural strength and appearance of your fence relies on the positioning of the fence posts so you have to take time measuring the gaps between posts.
Use a level to make sure the boards are vertically plumb.. Put two shovels or rocks at the bottom of each hole to prevent rot and decay. Fence Building 2×4 for railing in either 8 or 16 feet in length 1×6 or 1×8 fence boards (your preference) 3 1/2″ galvanized nails 2 1/2″ flat head galvanized nails Hardware for gate (hinges and latch) Before you get started you must first figure out your fence line. Make sure to set the bottom rail 8 inches above ground and be careful to have both ends the same height from the ground. Double check your placement, and your heights. Now that your fence is up you probably want a gate. Normally it’s enough to set them with dirt. Fence Building Each of the above mentioned raw materials has a different cost. I would recommend a gate no less than 3 feet wide. Sounds mysterious? Not really. Once you know the fence line mark it with a string line.
Setting the posts of the fence • Set all posts with a third of their lengths placed under the ground. Fence Building You’ll find it’s not a difficult job and I will show you the easy method of building your fence. Fasten a string to the stake and stretch it out roughly perpendicular to your house. Afterwards, stretch a line in between these posts. Double check each post making sure it’s plumb. Just follow the easy instructions included with the style of fence you’ve chosen. Fence Building Mix your concrete with 1 part cement, 2 parts sand and 3 parts gravel. To allow room for the hinges and latch make sure the gate frame is built allowing 1 inch narrower between the gate posts. Prepare the tools and materials Here is a checklist of the tools and materials you will need: Boards and posts, Gravel and sand, Hammer, Hand saw, Level, Marking pencil, Nails, Paint , Post-hole digger, Power saw, Ready mixed concrete, Hatchet or small axe, Steel tape, Tamping rod, Wood chisel, Wood preservative 2. Add water and mix to a thick consistency but at the same time wet enough to pour all the way around the posts. Your back row must be evergreen, because you need to hide the fence all year round. Fence Building When determining your fence line the best thing to do is talk.