Build My Own Fence

Diy wood privacy fence plans preparing to build a fence.

Build my own fence.

Installing a shadowbox wood fence. Build this fence 12. Find your property line. High either dogeared or flat top pressure.

The unique diy fence. Constructing your fence 1. Check local codes and homeowner s association guidelines that might govern fence style size. Pressure treated fence posts 4 4 or 4 6 2 4 s for the rails pressure treated pickets these are the slats they usually run 4 wide x 1 thick x 6ft.

Just dig the holes add some gravel a little sand set the post in and tamp the hole s sides with sand leveling as you go. Betafence released a new version of its application in order to help you draw your own fencing project like a real architect. 10 penny galvanized deck nails if using a nail gun or 2 3. Screwdriver sets can be helpful.

You are also paying them for their labor. It s a great way to add a little magic to your home. The instructions below show you how to build a shadowbox wood fence. Six foot is normal for a privacy.

In just a few steps you can create a rendered picture of your project visualizing your future panels railing system or rolls installed around your house building garden. There s more than one reason to get a fence building permit from city hall. When we were building our first fence we got this advice from a friend who had grown up on a farm and set thousands of posts. Decide on the height.

6 get the materials you need. How to build a fence. 8 2 1 2 inch deck screws or galvanized 10d x 3 inch nails. Your fence posts will be sturdier and more durable.

Stake the corner locations. Secure each picket with no. When you opt for diy installation your only cost is materials but you will be paying with your own labor. Build it in the wrong place or too high and you may wind up being forced to tear it down.

Building your own fence may save you money but you ll pay in blood sweat and tears when you hire a contractor for fence installation you are not just paying for the materials. Make a privacy fence at least 6 ft 1 8 m 8 ft 2 4 m high to hide your property from others. Consider your intended use for this fence to decide the ideal height. Choose a fence height before getting too far into the project.

Make privacy fences taller to shield your property from onlookers or build a short fence to keep small pets in. Get out those marbles that have been passively waiting their time to shine and drill them into your boring but functional fence. Determine where your property line is before you start so that you don t accidentally go.