How To Put Up A Wooden Panel Fence

Which wood your panels are made of will affect the cost as well as the appearance.

How to put up a wooden panel fence.

You can use the fencing to mark the end of your property. This component built fence where you attach the pickets individually rather than in pre assembled panels will use 6 foot pickets that are 5 1 2 inches wide. The first is to build a jig for spacing the fence posts. Step 3 installing the panels.

If you are installing a fence onto a sloping area keep the fence panels horizontal but fill the angled gap by cutting gravel board to size. Use a circular saw or jigsaw to make accurate angled cuts. This person will help hold the panels up evenly. Learning how to build a fence involves securing the posts attaching the panels or pickets and providing post caps.

A wood fence can block your view of an unsightly area such as an air conditioner or garbage cans as well as provide privacy. The video takes you through the process step by step. Even if you are installing a pressure treated fence panel it should be raised a minimum of 50mm above ground level to prevent rotting. Wood fence panels provide shade and create structure in the landscape.

The space between the pickets will be 3 1 2 inches. Two tricks can help. Though it will take more time and effort building your own panels will save you money. Before installing the panels recruit a friend to help you complete the project.

Alternatively build your own wood fence panels. Once the posts are properly secured and the concrete has dried the second trick is to use blocks to set the panels. Popular types of fences include privacy picket split rail and basket weave and can be made from such materials as wood vinyl and metal.