20 years as a fencer and can’t argue with any of those golden rules, do it nice or do it twice. 👍
@TheAlpine49
3 жыл бұрын
Been contracting 30 years. Never heard that saying. I LOVE IT!
@dansch82
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve always heard “do it right; or do it twice”
@tupacshakur2983
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks great listen and read this morning...no yrs of fencing so thank you both...
@eschamion
2 жыл бұрын
Taking that slogan!!
@howeyfeltersnatch7702
2 жыл бұрын
My favorite is....."we do it nice, or we do it twice"! Lol
@goldenretriever1508
3 жыл бұрын
I put my treated fence up in 1991 and after 30+ years it still looks brand new because I stain/seal it every 5-7 years. Right on brother!
@digitalsmithy
2 жыл бұрын
I've been told to stain my new fence every year. Overkill?
@mateynine4230
2 жыл бұрын
@@digitalsmithy overkill
@digitalsmithy
2 жыл бұрын
@@mateynine4230 right on. Just spent 8 grand on a fence, not one screw was used. I feel like a jackass for not researching it first...
@chicagobears9817
2 жыл бұрын
@@digitalsmithy Not sure what type of fence you have. However, I built mine with all treated wood. I hand-picked each board. Also, I used treated 2X4s for the horizontal supports and treated 4X4 for the vertical poles too. I chose to build my fence because all of the prebuilt fences, at the home centers looked like crap to me. I always use "Cabot" stain which is expensive, but, IMO worth it ($200 for a 5 gallon bucket). As mentioned, I stain my entrire wooden fence every 5-7 years and I use a garden sprayer which allows the stain/sealer to get into every nook & cranny of my fence. Lastly, I used stainless steel screws for the entire fence not galvanized nails.
@digitalsmithy
2 жыл бұрын
@@chicagobears9817 right on, thanks for the info.
@SM-rt7pr
3 жыл бұрын
Utility locating is most often a free service for homeowners. (Just in case someone didn't know already.)
@Adam20231
4 жыл бұрын
I never thought about metal hardware for a gate. Makes perfect sense! Thank you!!
@kenagaroofingconstructionl8581
3 жыл бұрын
1.
@TheAlpine49
3 жыл бұрын
It's nice when having a true professional reinforce how you've been building fences (occationally). Thanks for posting!
@kennethamend8557
2 жыл бұрын
My father and I built our 1st fence in Florida years ago and we're getting ready to build another. Using steel post and hardware is a brilliant idea!! Considerate done! Thank You!! God Bless
@JoeEverest
2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, always happy to help! Let us know how the fence replacement project goes!
@64GaryM
3 жыл бұрын
Tip #7 Have your yard surveyed before even thinking about building a fence. I built my fence inside of my property line 20 years ago and my neighbor recently sued me for adverse possession, (squatters rights) of the land not fenced on the property line. He now legally owns that strip. It was very expensive to litigate.
@chicagobears9817
2 жыл бұрын
When I bought my home 30+ years ago. My home's previous owner had tall hedges planted 15 feet short of my property line. My understanding was, my home's previous owner did this because of the utility easement between the two properties and not wanting to cut the grass. One of the very first things I did when I moved into my house was put up wooden fence poles & a fence on my side a few inches short of the actual property line (per my "Plat-Of-Survey" which I received at my home's closing). I was very aware of the issue you described. The neighbor who was benefiting told his wife, who then told me that he enjoyed having a much bigger backyard with my land and did not like the fence.
@candid1954
4 жыл бұрын
In areas of frost...along with digging your post holes deep enough, you can also bell shape the bottom of the post hole.That will prevent the frost from pushing the post and concrete up.
@PapasAnimals
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea! In Colorado our fences take quite a beating from snow and subsurface frost. Next time I replace posts I will use this! 😁
@akbychoice
Ай бұрын
Unless you are in Alaska. Frost jacking will happen.
@ixamraxi
2 жыл бұрын
A couple of these are not necessarily mistakes, but aesthetic choices. A stair step design using pre-made panels can look quite nice, especially on a gentle slope, and in some cases a custom fence that contours the ground that goes up and down just looks like the person didn't grade properly. Transitions can look nice, but its not really a fencing mistake to not have one, as it doesn't really impact the function or longevity of the fence. The rest, completely agree.
@billyfraiser6298
Жыл бұрын
You missed the point of that part of the video. He wasn't saying the CHOICE of HOW the contractor decides to build the transition is a mistake, but rather.... making mistakes while trying to do the transition. He was saying to build the proper transition. Some transitions can lead to future problems with the fence (non-aesthetic) if not done properly, depending on the terrain.
@TheJoyfulsong
Жыл бұрын
He didnt mention anything abt making mistakes while doing the transition. What he did say was that it doesn't look custom to the yard. He says often people go from 6ft immediately to 4ft without any transition. He didn't mention anything about future problems relative to transitioning.
@tristanradzik8441
3 жыл бұрын
i fell in love with you when you said cookie cutter fence, great work brother than you for the information! stay safe
@udavidism
4 жыл бұрын
You can build a wood gate and make it work. A brace at the proper angle, coming up from the hinge side bottom to the top opposite corner and screwing it all together. For added insurance against sagging you can add a 1/4 inch all thread rod in the other direction and raise any future sag.
@gregl2249
Жыл бұрын
But then you don't get to charge the customer for all the extra labor and materials which are doubled for the homeowner
@nicolematthews
3 жыл бұрын
Love the stain, what’s the colour??
@nicholasbiancardi2701
4 жыл бұрын
I've been building fences for the past 10 years in my dad and grandpa's business, and I'm always trying to learn more, great content!
@dylanh8927
4 жыл бұрын
No way or your shit. This video was shit and I learned more in 3 years than 10... wtf Been fenceing for 8 years now and I'm the best fencer atm. Good luck on your fence if ya go with these guys
@bobbyl4572
4 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Short, to the point and informative.
@tonyy6.6
3 жыл бұрын
I personally do fencing for a living and all great tips man👍🏽
@khd17
3 жыл бұрын
Our minimum depth here is 4-6 feet, because of the Frontline. This transition looks excellent!
@Justforfun-ek7et
2 жыл бұрын
Dang! Where do you live!? Northern BC?
@milqueto
4 жыл бұрын
Would you make a video using the hardware to make the gate? Frame, hinges, et al? Would the frame have to be custom? Was it welded? Also, what wood was used for the fence in the video? Is it cedar, or pine? Thank you.
@dkocinski
4 жыл бұрын
We
@ryanrasmussen2026
3 жыл бұрын
What stain was used on that fence? The color looks great! Thanks for the tips!
@tmango78
4 жыл бұрын
If you need a yard for a demo fence, I’ve got the perfect one! 😉
@leogetz31ify
3 жыл бұрын
😆
@PapasAnimals
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Joe! I've learned quite a bit by watching your videos. I am replacing an existing 6' cedar privacy fence around the perimeter of my back yard. I was pleasantly surprised to find the majority of the existing 4×4 posts are still solid. I will be replacing most of the fence rails... is 'pressure treated' wood suitable for this?
@okdirt208
4 жыл бұрын
When i was pipelining we cut an at&t fiber optics line that was not marked in its actual location, us having the one call took blame off us and cost att if I remember correctly asround a million
@powers6963
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Do you recommend redwood or PT for fence rails?
@tangero3462
3 жыл бұрын
It's amazing, the previous owner of the place I just bought did almost none of these 😂 It's simple stuff, too. Drives me crazy. Not going to be able to salvage much from this thing, but I've got a plan to replace it with a simple, modern fence
@RafaelHernandez-vt8fu
3 жыл бұрын
Thx man as I’m looking into bids for a new fence for our home. Will surely be using this info.
@Mrdubomb
3 жыл бұрын
Looking for some advice on my diy fence project. I plan on using 4 or 5" steel posts, 7' plus below ground of 4', minimum1/8 thick, either epoxy primed and painted or powder coated. Our frost line is three feet, we are in Canada where summer is the best two months of the year. My question is for sake of costs, can I use a cheaper galvanized round tube such as emt or possibly a couple lengths of angle iron to create a cage, and transition to square below the ground with no issues, should that transition be contained within the concrete, I am aware you need to take precautions when welding galvanized metal. I have also been told you should not embed galvanized into concrete because the zinc will react with the lime in the concrete. Curious if you had any thoughts on this type of fence, or proper construction methods. Thanks
@rustyvessel5086
2 жыл бұрын
Also guys make sure to use stainless steel screws if using cedar pickets. If not, unsitely corrosion bleeding will take place.
@lourdes36249
3 жыл бұрын
How can I protect my wood fence from dirt? Can I put something between my fence and the dirt to prevent it from rotten it?
@idiotbox4180
4 жыл бұрын
The smallest breakdown in your “staining and sealing” allows water to penetrate into the timber and rot the guts out of it. Use pressure treated timber and DONT paint your friggin fence!
@roris4561
3 жыл бұрын
@@JoeEverest so just leave it as is then?
@kevinjohnston566
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I could only afford home depot fence panels and a couple of workers from off the street. They did a great job I am just hoping it lasts a long time!
@kevinmarler6019
4 ай бұрын
I had a pressured treated wood fence installed here in south georgia by a coworker. He and his brother ran a fence building business in Florida for years and my fence was done to perfection. You dont mention, but they strongly recommended putting foil tape around the posts to protect from acidity/alkalinity? of cement (we used Quickwrete). I dont know if the carbonate bedrock of Florida had anything to do with it. Also, naphthalene and other phthalates are carcinogens, so Ms. Horizontal fence building wonder and post dipper should be wearing a respirator!
@donaldslayton2769
4 жыл бұрын
I wish I would have watched this a couple weeks ago. The only thing that I am doing bad is using 4x4 pressure treated posts set in 3 80lb bags of concrete for the gate posts.
@tonysnowtexas8906
4 жыл бұрын
Great content.i have small fence business in Houston and build atleast 1,000 feet a week. Good tips don't pay attention to the criticism. I am a real fence builder
@hanistahir
3 жыл бұрын
Hello there! I’m planning to build a fence for my pet rabbits, which will be about 2ft high. You’ve mentioned to make sure the fence post to be buried deep enough (up to 2ft according the video), but how about for a much lower fence for these rabbits? What’s your recommendation of the depth to dig? I’m a viewer from Malaysia, thank you for sharing these mistakes cause these type of fences aren’t common here! 😄
@lynn6799
2 жыл бұрын
Build it deep enough that the rabbits do not go under, and predators cannot dig underneath to eat the the rabbits.
@emilybeaulieu999
2 жыл бұрын
With rabbits you want to bury chicken wire under the ground to a minimum of 18 inches underground. Rabbits love to dig but they usually don't go deeper than that
@coreywoodhouse473
3 жыл бұрын
I am surrounded in the back by three neighbors fences and wanting to build my own, taller, privacy fence so that it’s not so open. What can I do about the space between the two fences that I can’t weed trim? Any suggestions? Thank you :-)
@superboardguy
2 жыл бұрын
I would cut what what ever is there down to the dirt douse it in round up and put rocks over it then put your fence up. After that there isn’t much you can do other than keep the area inside the fence trimmed. Hopefully your neighbor will tear Down the shorter fence and enjoy yours lol
@chicagobears9817
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with Dannylex; however, but be sure to discuss your fence plans with your neighbor, especially if they have kids OR pets, to avoid any accidents. I put up a 6' shadow-box privacy fence right next to my neighbor's 4' (ugly) chainlink fence. After a few years, he removed his fence and is now enjoying mine.
@dawnrobinson115
2 жыл бұрын
you need to add a 7th one...have your land stake surveyed to make sure you do not have property line headaches down the road.
@JoeEverest
2 жыл бұрын
Great point!
@mai9533
3 жыл бұрын
Are you able to provide a list of tools I need to build my fence?
@spoonnwithsunshinehomestead
2 ай бұрын
Great information 👍🏽
@philipwilkins3812
3 жыл бұрын
Utility location is critical but the 811 service only marks the utilities from the service provider to your home. They don’t mark and runs from your home to say the gate area where your contractor run the line. A secondary private company locates all utilities. But they also charge for the service. The second problem I find a lot is that secondary line from your house to the gate is almost never buried to the proper depth.
@darbo6955
2 ай бұрын
Best fasteners to use?
@goatman702
2 жыл бұрын
About to build a pallet fence and this helped alot
@JoeEverest
2 жыл бұрын
Nice, let us know how it goes!
@KSZN_
Жыл бұрын
I wish you could do our fence here in Texas. We just bought our house and everything you said to avoid has practically been done except step #1. 😅 it’s awful, funny thing is it’s only 3 yrs old.
@seawolf1330
4 жыл бұрын
Great advice my man
@Nvious1
4 жыл бұрын
What kind of hardware is used for the gate setup in this video? Looking to find something study for a double 10' gate.
@Bakerfamilyvideos
2 ай бұрын
Thanks
@Hateweek1984
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta respect trades, that take pride in their work!...needless to say...alot of folks are doing things on the cheap....to the detriment of the homeowners or buyers...
@jhamaker
3 ай бұрын
I just installed a small section of fence on my yard after we took out some shrubs and lost the privacy they provided. My total run was 22' with just 4 posts. This was my first time and I made 2 big mistakes. The first was I didn't take any steps to ensure the posts were square to one another. I ran a string line from my corner to each end, but discovered after I had set the corner that it was about 5° off from a right angle,The post was plumb, but being off from square screwed up everything else. Next time I would probably use a furring strip or something between posts to ensure they were square to one another. The other mistake was I didn't notice until it was too late that one of my posts pushed back from the string line by about 1" while I was compacting the concrete. The post was still plumb, it just was pushed back a bit. The fence is on a weird slope at the front of my property above the street. The mistake isn't the end of the world and most people will never know it happened. But I definitely learned for next time.
@damianrios8421
3 жыл бұрын
Your tips are wonderful..but usually it’s Pretty much based on budget
@almas7123
4 жыл бұрын
#6? I don’t know about that one. 🤷🏻♂️ Yes it’ll look very nice but you’ll have to restain almost every year from what I have seen. Due to weather, sprinklers etc which means very $$$. I see it all around w my neighbors. I really like the all metal hardware around door tip and will consider it. Thanks for the tip and have an awesome one!
@almas7123
4 жыл бұрын
Joe Everest I see. Thanks for sharing.
@tonibaggett9301
3 жыл бұрын
ive built thousands of feet of fence. great idea on the gates. they do sag unless you use a spring loaded wheel. many people like to use screws on a privacy fence. granted, screws wont back out over time like nails will. on the coast, here in the southeast, its not a good idea to use screws. why? seen it over and over. if we get a hurricane hit, you have to throw away alot more fence if you get damage . bent screws dont back out. a nailed fence; most of it can be salvaged.
@Pjwilliamson55
Жыл бұрын
Good I'm trying to find how to repair a section of a fence panel that caught fire, I just need to repair the boards not the whole fence, and I need to replace the boards with freshly treated ones. But cannot find any videos on that. No one explains how close to put a freshly treated board up next to the other one to keep it from warping or spliting, or what size or type of screws or nails to use,
@whitbyretreat145
2 жыл бұрын
I did my self a favor - i watched the whole video!
@JoeEverest
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it!
@evanstookey3677
2 жыл бұрын
Joe the fence-pert says, “do yourself a favor!” Aye, aye cap’n !
@JoeEverest
2 жыл бұрын
😂
@thebandit6415
Жыл бұрын
first class thanks Joe
@mrbob92679
3 жыл бұрын
Nice information. I have a fundamental question that know seems to beable to answer and the fence that is behind you has it. Here in Texas all fence builders last the top 2x4 flat and they warp like crazy. Why don't they install vertical like the other two? Send to me the fence would last longer . Also can you get better strength with using deck screws. It's it worth the cost since I don't have a nail gun? Thanks for the great video !
@temujinkhan6326
2 жыл бұрын
How is your fence?
@TheLarryBrown
Жыл бұрын
Bob could you plz do me a favor and reword your question in comprehensible English? Thanks.
@Churchy110
Жыл бұрын
What did you use as posts for the fence in this video? and are those 2 x 4's as cross pieces/frame?
@gregshaffer2970
2 жыл бұрын
I prefer not to stain. I just pressure wash it every other year and it works great and is cheaper than staining and also...... staining often gets on the other side of the dog eared board when applied and if you share a fence with your neighbor, he won't like the streaky stain look on his side.....
@JoeEverest
2 жыл бұрын
Very true, when staining we prefer to stain both sides of the fence.
@egarcia7292
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome points. What brand and color stain is this fence?
@SnakeAndTurtleQigong
11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much
@JoeEverest
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@lexusv8enginesllc278
9 ай бұрын
Yip.. Love it... Especially the brit using a level as a compacting tool...LOL. So here is a question. Square Vs Round Post? I think square is better for the simple fact of dynamics and contact surface. Round? Well less to rot on short distance? Your thoughts? A video on that with your thoughts would be cool. Nothing available that I can find.,,, Its different in UK.. Give him a break, He does not know how cold and how the wind can get in other places. LIKE DAMB FLORIDA..lol Not that it ever gets cold here but hell the wind can blow once every three years... lol
@yukonjack.
4 ай бұрын
Use square, then treat the end that's going in the ground to Shou Sugi Ban ancient Japanese wood burning technique that works by charing the wood to prevent rot and insect damage.✌🏻🇺🇸
@carolynwolfe5023
Жыл бұрын
You said use metal fence posts for the gate, but is it ok to use wood posts for the rest of the fence? Is it just the gate posts that you want to add that sturdiness to? ty
@Reedith
3 жыл бұрын
What stain and seal was used on this fence and what wood was it it looks nice?
@RF-kz2sz
3 жыл бұрын
How much gap should I leave between the fence pickets?
@douglasflores1462
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, please recommend to me (to us everybody who watches your videos), a good brand of stain and sealer for fences and treated wood, I would like to stain my fence and my gazebo poles. I am planning to apply that kind of stain that is fluid almost like water, that is not applied with brush but with small towels. And for fence post: Can I use galvanized tube poles instead of wooden ones? will metal poles last more than wood? Thanks in advance.
@JewellMichaelRealty
4 жыл бұрын
What color stain and brand did you use for the fence behind you in this video?
@JewellMichaelRealty
4 жыл бұрын
@@JoeEverest what???
@logangore6171
4 жыл бұрын
Well done
@JSDudeca
Жыл бұрын
How about building fences with 4x4 posts. It's done so often here in Canada and so many fail. Fences on expensive houses have 5x5's.
@Markymark1234
2 жыл бұрын
What’s best for attaching fence boards - finish nailer or screws?
@JoeEverest
2 жыл бұрын
Both, it just depends on who you ask. We prefer to use ring shank nails.
@jimmyferrell1693
2 жыл бұрын
After you stain the fence, what do you seal it with? Thank you. Jimmy
@JoeEverest
2 жыл бұрын
We typically use a combined stain & sealant, such as Stain & Seal Experts.
@plethoracleSENTIENT
3 жыл бұрын
What about buying prebuilt sections for a completely flat yard?
@cwinegarden6426
4 жыл бұрын
Good advice. Thanks.
@normanlim5071
Жыл бұрын
My fence is about 10 years old. Still very strong and sturdy. Is it too late to stain and seal the fence? Or, is it better late than never?
@GregK9
Жыл бұрын
Go ahead slap a coat on
@Pete.Ty1
4 жыл бұрын
👍 Mistake number 4 I've never seen that method used in the UK
@paulmcgrouin9157
4 жыл бұрын
pete T. Yeah, we use it, not so much with domestic, but certainly available, we use box section rather than tubular section though, god know wooden fence posts warp, steel frames removes that worry, 👍
@kodycourville7114
Жыл бұрын
Where can I find a gate frame and hardware as shown in the video?
@jdubdoubleu
3 жыл бұрын
How far should a fence post be from the house?
@Rivetingtools
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there…I live in Tampa Fl…my wood fence is about 15 yrs old and I have all wood posts but the weather has compromised about 5 posts..I would like to replace them with metal posts… do you think metal would hold up better in our weather?
@CBrown9758
Жыл бұрын
Sir, how long does that type of fence last in a 4 season weather like St.Louis, Mo?
@every_thing_wood1251
3 жыл бұрын
What type of sealant are you referring to in tip 6?
@aryjohnson3629
Жыл бұрын
I'm trying to find how to repair a section of a fence panel that caught fire, I just need to repair the boards not the whole fence, and I need to replace the boards with freshly treated ones. But cannot find any videos on that. No one explains how close to put a freshly treated board up next to the other one to keep it from warping or spliting, or what size or type of screws or nails to use,
@awebb470
3 жыл бұрын
Hi I fully enjoyed watching your video on fencing thank you❤❤
@andrewwalker208
3 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on pouring concrete curb? Popular in my area and seems to make the wood fences last a lot longer since they don’t have ground contact.
@leahrowe847
2 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh man don't do it. Our neighbors had that done yrs ago, & when you wanna replace/repair it, you gotta jackhammer through it... So not fun~ even watching was backbreaking. He gave up & rebuilt/moved the fence line inward, which relinquished valuable property & space. Not to mention if a fence line exists like that for several years, it becomes the new property boundary. Not good!! I know that because as a kid my dad's neighbor had his fence on our property to graze horses, but when the property sold we couldn't move the fence bc it had been there too long & became the new boundary, so we lost 30ft of land along that side of our property.
@Toll-Troll
3 жыл бұрын
Where do you actually get individual pieces for a fence(compared to prebuilt fence panels)? I’d like to do mine but idk where to start
@BADBRYZ
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. What color is that stain? Brand? That's what my wife and I want.
@BADBRYZ
3 жыл бұрын
@@JoeEverest Thanks!!!
@sp1nd0ct0r
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video but it'd be nice for him to explain how to avoid underground utilities for those of us who are not expert homeowners. (I'm a renter with a LL who is willing to allow me to do little projects as I see fit.)
@JoeEverest
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I should have considered that! If you’re in the United States you can call 811 to request the utilities be located. Great question!
@aslmx1918
Жыл бұрын
How do you keep it from bowing and warping
@robertlstone1972
3 жыл бұрын
I know I'm late to the party but do you have a ling to the gate hardware you show in this video? Thanks
@daliarodriguez9898
3 жыл бұрын
Omg thank you 🙏🏽
@Whatiffitness
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video
@JoeEverest
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@colsonganser2519
Жыл бұрын
Hey there question from anyone with knowledge . I am getting pre assembled fence panels is there any trick or way to make it look good?(non stair steppy)?
@danielmaddox2176
3 жыл бұрын
Panels will work if you know how to intall them and know when its appropriate. You can rack them to make it flow with your ground if there is no dramatic dips or hills and where i live in florida we have a lot of flat ground so there is a lot of times it is completely fine to use them. But if you do go with panels you should get them from an actual fencing company and not lowes or homedepot lol.
@chefbambu9382
2 жыл бұрын
Now I read this...too late for me as I'm in dispute with Lowes and their installers, US Fence. A letter going out to CEO Lowes tomorrow to have HQ resolve the problem. I'll never use Lowes or US Fence again. US Fence sent people who no speaky American and no comprende nada. ;)
@gordonsmith352
4 жыл бұрын
great post. Would u recommend water-based paint or oil-based paint?
@omicrondec
4 жыл бұрын
Clear sealer! You can power wash it every year or two, cleaning it and refreshing the beautiful nature color. Then quickly roll or spray on a new layer of clear sealer. The maintenance is more frequent than when staining, but it's far easier because NO sanding is required.
@pullyourownpost4159
3 жыл бұрын
We used Sikkens stain 12 years ago. It lasts. I warned my friend not to use Bear stain on his deck. He didn't heed the warning and his deck peeled everywhere in a year.
@starr234
3 жыл бұрын
Can you tie a chain link fence into an existing privacy fence?
@jeffcarpenter6306
3 жыл бұрын
Great tips.
@jeffcarpenter6306
3 жыл бұрын
I plan on using the tips because the fence put up by the prior owner the top and middle 2x4 twisted and made the man made fence slats twisted now. it is a mess. I am not sure why the 8 foot 2x4 twisted.
@garfield8900
2 жыл бұрын
Funny, I see most people building a cedar fence with the 2x4 nailers on the sides of the posts but there’s a much stronger and better way to do it. I’ve been a Carpenter for 40 years, I install 2 2x4s flat, not vertical between the posts one ft off the ground and 3ft off the ground. The 3 ft nailer is to prevent bowing of the pickets. Next, I cut off the posts at 5ft and overlap the top nailer on top of the posts creating a stronger type post and beam effect. It all gets screwed together, no nails. The gates are built flat as well with a diagonal 2x4 installed in opposite corners. I’ve never had one of these gates sag as long as all the fence boards were screwed onto the gate and not nailed. This is a good method if you want your fence to last a long time. Of course nothing lasts forever except maybe Stonehenge…
@JoeEverest
2 жыл бұрын
Good to know, I appreciate the feedback!
@garfield8900
2 жыл бұрын
@@JoeEverest Good video!
@Chainoftools
3 жыл бұрын
Is there a name for an alternate panel fence between neighbors and do they bake a bracket for steel post for that type of fence
@Grandpa_RLP
3 жыл бұрын
My neighbor behind me decided it would be a good idea to attach hanging baskets to my pressure treated 4x4 post. I asked them to stop but will the current baskets or screws into the post cause a problem?
@Grandpa_RLP
3 жыл бұрын
@@JoeEverest Thank you. I am also concerned about the elephant ears they have planted next to my fence with soaker hoses that keep the soil moist for the elephant ears. Is that something to worry about? The 4x4 post are cemented in the ground and I imagine at least 2 feet deep. I can't tell if the ground around the poles is real wet or not. I guess I need to dig a little to see how much moisture is in the ground but the plants are actually on my property as my property line is about 14 inches beyond my fence. I don't want to make an issue out of things that are not an issue but at the cost of lumber I can't afford to replace this 8 foot privacy fence.
@Grandpa_RLP
3 жыл бұрын
@@JoeEverest Thank you for your time and knowledge.
@kudos2ya37
3 жыл бұрын
How would you build a privacy fence near the septic tank leach field without hurting the leach field? I'm building fence using reclaimed tin instead of wood..
@chefbambu9382
2 жыл бұрын
Joe, Good video but I need one more question answered if you don't mind: Are fence panels installed touching the ground or above ground, and if above ground what's a good height? I understand if you have pets you want to keep them inside the fence so not too high. I don't have pets. You answer will decide if I win a beer or lose a beer to my neighbor who's pence panels are touching and several buried in the ground to make top look level. Mucho thanks mon.
@babygurl6078
2 жыл бұрын
Wood post is good too
@JoeEverest
2 жыл бұрын
True, unfortunately in our region their lifespan is around 8-10 years.
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