| Visualize yourself learning how to build a fence. | | | | post (lying on the ground) when measuring. Pick |
| Building a fence sounds easy but some | | | | the string up at the midpoint between the two |
| pre-planning is very important. Before you start | | | | posts, now let it go. It will snap a chalk line on the |
| digging the first hole, consider a few things. | | | | ground. Now you have a straight line! |
| Directions on How to Build a Fence | | | | As a rule of thumb, you should insert your fence |
| As usual, some counties or city ordinances require | | | | posts into the ground every 6' to 8'. This spacing |
| a permit. If you belong to a home owners | | | | depends on what type of fence you decide to |
| association you might want to get the OK from | | | | build. The terrain and what your going to use the |
| them as well. | | | | fence for is a major factor as well. |
| Another thing, without a set of detailed plans you | | | | Make sure all your post are at lined up straight up |
| will be taking a wild guess at the amount of | | | | and down and braced while the cement sets up. |
| materials you will need. There is a good chance | | | | There are many different ways to secure your |
| you could find yourself halfway through the | | | | fence to the post. Use screws instead of nails, |
| project out of money and materials. | | | | this way your fence is more secure and will not |
| Find out where your frost line is. By making sure | | | | become loose. |
| you place your fence stakes below this level you | | | | Make sure you put a good stain on your fence. |
| will firmly have your fence post in the ground. A | | | | You can either have your fence boards dipped in |
| major part of the project is making sure that you | | | | stain before the construction, or you can spray it |
| have all your posts aligned perfectly. If not, then | | | | on after the fence is built. |
| your fence will look terrible. | | | | It is important that you get a good set of |
| Begin with the end posts: There is chalk string | | | | directions for building your fence to make sure |
| that is especially used for this. You can find it at | | | | the project looks professional and will stand up to |
| any building supply store. Now take your chalk | | | | years of use. |
| string and stretch it from one post to the other. | | | | For more information, make sure and follow the |
| Make sure your string is on the bottom of the | | | | link below. |