How To Put Up A Wooden Panel Fence

Though it will take more time and effort building your own panels will save you money.

How to put up a wooden panel fence. 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 space between the pickets will be 3 1 2 inches. This includes installing the fence posts how to install fasteners installing the fence sections and. Once the posts are properly secured and the concrete has dried the second trick is to use blocks to set the panels.

Two tricks can help. Which wood your panels are made of will affect the cost as well as the appearance. You can use the fencing to mark the end of your property. Even if you are installing a pressure treated fence panel it should be raised a minimum of 50mm above ground level to prevent rotting.

Use a circular saw or jigsaw to make accurate angled cuts. The video takes you through the process step by step. Alternatively build your own wood fence panels. Step 3 installing the panels.

Learning how to build a fence involves securing the posts attaching the panels or pickets and providing post caps. Wood fence panels provide shade and create structure in the landscape. Popular types of fences include privacy picket split rail and basket weave and can be made from such materials as wood vinyl and metal. 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.

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. This person will help hold the panels up evenly. The first is to build a jig for spacing the fence posts.