A wooden fence provides privacy as well as marks your place as your own without having any intruders as well as gives safety to the pets and kids. There are two ways to install a fence either it can be done professionally if you are willing to spend or else it can be done yourself. Below is a guide on how to put up a fence.
How to Put up a Fence With Wooden Posts – The Easy Tip to Install
Even though there is no such thing as an easy way, the steps below will change that.
An easy way is to use the large pre-built fence panels that are easily available at the stores. They are usually 8 feet long and around 6 feet high. This is usually the standard height that is best for wooden fence installation.
Rather than mixing wet concrete use dry concrete as it will be less messy and you can take your time with it. Pour it into the fence holes and then pour water over it. The concrete will harden within an hour.
Before beginning
It might be essential that you discuss fences with your neighbors as a lot of community regulations require you to consult with them before the installation to make sure they are fine with it.
Also, there might be some regulations in your area so it is best to discuss and have a look at your documents to make sure this process is done smoothly without external problems arising.
Tools and Materials Needed
The tools you will need are:
- Saw
- Cordless drill or normal
- Electric miter saw
- Hammer
- Measuring tape
- Speed square
- Stakes
- Laser Level
- Post-hole digger
- Shovel
- Pencil
- Work gloves
- Eye and hearing protection
- Paint
The materials you will need:
- Wood fence panel
- Fence posts- 2×4
- 2 bags of concrete mix
- All-purpose gravel 1 bag
- Screws
Key Instructions for Installation
Mark the surfaces
It is best to call the local utility technicians who come and mark the surface with paint or chalk to determine water, electricity, and gas pipes within the surfaces, as it is hard for one to tell on their own and you do not want to end up digging into pipes causing troubles.
Draw The Location
Using a hammer tap the wood stakes 10 feet apart from each other. Then turn the twin on tightly between.
Dig The First Hole
Dig the hole for the fence with a hole digger. Dig the hole to a certain depth that will keep your fence sturdy as well as be accepted by your community in accordance to the rules. A good rule of thumb, if the community does not have any, would be to dig it three times as wide as the post.
Measure The Distance
To dig another hole, measure the distance it should be at 8ft. Mark this spot with a tape or pencil.
Dig The Second Hole
After you have measured exactly it is best to dig a hole just like you dug up the first hole. Dig to the same depth as the first one.
Add The Base Filling
Put a measuring tape into the hole and fill it up with the gravel to 4 inches. After it is done lift the measuring tape out and let it set.
Add The Concrete
After you have put the gravel now is the time to pour the concrete mix into the hole. Plumb the post with a laser level. It should be poured 3-4 inches below the ground level. Now with using the hose or a bucket of water pour the water in and wait around 45 minutes for it to set and dry.
Place The Panel
Now you would require another helping hand. It is time to place the panel on the posts. To raise it to the desired height you want to, put bricks under it. You want to ensure that both the posts are aligned with the panels properly. They are at a safe distance and not too tightly attached.
Attach
After they are in place it is time to attach the panel, this is done using the screws and the nails. Drill the screws from the side of the fence and attach it through. It would be best to use four screws on each side.
Add The Finishing Touches
The last part but, this is where it all becomes fun.
You can finish the fence with either a sealant as some materials would require it to protect from the outside forces.
If not, you can paint the fence in an aesthetically pleasing color for you. You can use either a paintbrush, rolling or spraying it onto the fence. This part will ensure a complete look to your easy fence installation process.
Let’s wrap up!
The main purpose of putting up a fence is that it will provide your property privacy so you can roam around easily and especially if you have kids, it will put you at ease as they will not go off to another property as the boundaries would be present keeping them in sight. To get the process done easily it is essential to have all equipment and materials beforehand as it will save you time from running around and finding where the materials are. Moreover, it is best to have another helping hand to ensure your safety and an easy installation process. To give a complete look to your fences you can paint or design them or leave them as is to give them a traditional outlook.