This is Great! Thank you for showing how you attached the initial support boards to the metal posts without having access from the other side.
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
Glad that you enjoyed the video!! Stay tuned for more exciting content!!
@HisWorldRocker
2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I was looking for. This is going to save me thousands of dollars. Thank you so much for posting this!
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@GeorgeGraves
Жыл бұрын
Bottem of the pickets sitting on the ground is gonna suck up water like a sponge - don't do what he did there.
@prijak
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this. I was trying to tell this to contractors but they just didn't get it. I will have to do it on my own! Thanks to your awesome video!
@MindGuard_HappilyEverAfter
4 ай бұрын
This was so helpful. I inherited a chainlink privacy fence with weird green filling and was quoted over 10K for a vinyl replacement and that didn't include removing the chainlink posts and fence. This is a much better solution. I have a wood deck for an above ground pool so I will match the wood color with the color of the deck that I just stripped, sanded and repainted last summer.
@hansmariette3991
Жыл бұрын
I want to thank you you for your post. I was able to build my fence same way. Big time
@orksplace81
Жыл бұрын
Great video, I like that you can do this from your own yard with no need to get into the neighbors yard. One time saver that I'm going to incorporate into my project though....once I measure the first 2 x 6 for the U-bolt placement and drill it....I will use that first one as a template and drill out all the 2 x 6 in one shot, rather than measure each one out.
@ronski50
3 жыл бұрын
Looks nice. Best to keep the bottom of wood posts and slats at least 1/2"-1" above the top of the concrete block wall to prevent the end grain of the wood from absorbing water.
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
That's a great tip! Will surely keep that in mind for our future projects.
@Eastbaypisces
3 жыл бұрын
What about if soil underneath? Same rules apply?
@ronski50
3 жыл бұрын
@@Eastbaypisces Possibly even more gap is needed as dirt and leaves may build up against the bottom of the posts and slats promoting rot. Also, wood in direct contact with soil is not a good idea where ground termites are a problem.
@elizabethchanning4614
3 жыл бұрын
Brush the bottom of the slats with exterior grade polyurethane to seal the end grain.
@GeorgeGraves
2 ай бұрын
@@elizabethchanning4614 no
@jeffpulmano6970
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the content, I was considering on taking down the chain link fence. No need to now & saved me a lot of time. Thank you again.
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@c.coleman1802
10 ай бұрын
This helps quite a bit. I assume attaching fence panels is similar. A video using fence panels would be welcomed.
@Blacklight72
15 күн бұрын
You just saved the day and a lot of money! Appreciate you!
@Street_Costello
Жыл бұрын
I would’ve taken the chain and the top pole off, and only used the post themselves so from the inside it would be a cleaner look, because they still see the chain from the inside
@christyzimms6725
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly what we needed! Putting it up today because the neighbors dog keeps jumping the fence. Great tutorial!
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Share photos with us after you finish your fence.
@daniellehawk8083
Жыл бұрын
Can you make the wooden fence taller? Say 6ft on a 4ft chainlink fence
@bluewavesdave
Ай бұрын
Thats what im trying to do now. How did it go for you
@jamesbloodworth4303
16 күн бұрын
@@bluewavesdaveI’m planning on doing this to a 4ft chain link fence with 6 foot planks. Would just have planks taller than the chain link. And ur wood about where the top rail is at for the chain link.
@TheAggressiveHippie
5 ай бұрын
Exactly what I needed! Very clean and simple approach. Thank you.
@c.coleman1802
10 ай бұрын
Great video. I hope my wooden fence panels work and can extend beyond the height of the chainlink fence. I realize it won't be as stable, but I can live with that. Is there a suggestion for this?
@TwinBytesInc
Жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I needed to avoid paying another contractor to rip out my existing wire fence and pour concrete footings for wooden posts. now I don't have to wait to save as much money and I can get it done right away. Thank you!
@mariwien
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I was looking for this exact tutorial, thank you!
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, stay tuned for more exciting content!!
@californiabear8115
2 жыл бұрын
This is what I might do. We are allowed to build on the property line. Which there is an old chain link fence currently. Not sure how my neighbors would feel about me tearing it out so I might just do this.
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
That is the beauty of this that you don't have to remove the existing fence.
@carlosclavell326
3 жыл бұрын
Greeting from TX. The wife and I are clearing a 4' chain link, ground, trees cover with vines and its starting to look bare. Your suggestion will help with privacy and vertically extend the coverage. Thank you and great job!!
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
glad this helped!
@shannoncross7832
2 жыл бұрын
this is exactly what I need to do. I was going to take the chain fence down and start the process adding a wood privacy fence. thank you so much
@HandyBros
Жыл бұрын
Glad this helped.
@Defens222
Жыл бұрын
A neighbor did this and his chain link posts bent during strong winds, a big portion of his fencing has to be replaced. Is there a way to reinforce the fence posts so they can withstand the added wind drag?
@kilis3804
Жыл бұрын
EXACTLY what i needed. Thank you SO much.
@melcastro5402
Жыл бұрын
Mannn this is exactly what I needed to watch thanks
@trevialee1902
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the step by step instructions great video
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@angeldavila4669
10 ай бұрын
would this be strong enough for 8ft pickets or 6ft?
@Filmguardtint
Жыл бұрын
Just what I was looking for . Thank you
@monmonthemon
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Thanks so much for this video. This is exactly what my backyard needs.
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Share photos with us after you finish your fence.
@greenstar3411
2 жыл бұрын
Well made as well as video. 👍
@HandyBros
Жыл бұрын
I am glad this was helpful.
@Topnotchonly999
Жыл бұрын
What if I want to build a 6 ft fence ?
@mollyriley9199
4 ай бұрын
Did you?
@newsview7844
3 ай бұрын
Amazing. Can wood pickets be added to a chain link gate?
@pdiddy823
Жыл бұрын
Looks great, wouldn't pass inspection in NY. NY requires the neighbor gets the good side.
@allblackls
3 жыл бұрын
I think spacing out the framing so the fence could have come out and covered the cement would have been better, but still nice solid install
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
That was absolutely doable. We wanted to have that brick top for putting some outdoor decor. Plus will be painting everything soon for a clean look :)
@gkkclm
3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see your thoughts and how you could "sandwich" the chain link fence between the pickets so it's hidden from both sides.
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
I would take a 6x6 post and cut a "U" slit of about 2 inch wide and slide that from top of the fence.
@pmireur04
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome idea! Thank you for the ideas as I try to find a solution for my chain link fence.
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@SirDragonX
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much. Awesome video.
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
I am glad you enjoyed!
@dawnmichelle1171
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate this video
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@anitamoreno644
8 ай бұрын
That is beautiful!!
@monohydrate2
Жыл бұрын
dude you're a genius because your method means you don't have to go into your neighbor's backyard. Thank you so much!!!
@lsxbird7874
6 ай бұрын
This is genius, i started one side of my privacy fence the "correct" way, but recently started thinking maybe i could utilize existing fence ( i live in a 70's era neighborhood that seems to have had a preinstalled chain link around entire neighborhood housing as part of their build. I want my backyard 100% isolated from my neighbors view. This 100% would save time as the big thing, as no need to dig post holes or crete them in. But i wonder if money could also be saved. A pt post is $10 where i live, plus factor in maybe 1/2 bag of crete ( roughly 3-4 bucks each post ) . If the anchor bolts are only a buck or two each, and the 2x6x8 here is $4.47 each , that would definitely save money as i probably need another 25 posts to complete the east wall, and north wall . Also begs to wonder if existing chain link gate would be stong enough to attach same idea to and support the added weight without sag. Il the posts themselves are extremely stout, as i tried to remove it and gave up trying and built the fence on the opposite side of it
@Santreda5
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I think I can handle this job. Great job explaining.
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Good luck with you project.
@rkgsd
10 ай бұрын
Just a few things of note. You don't explain why you loosely tighten the 2x6 boards at first. Also, shouldn't you leave about a half inch of space between the pickets to allow the wood room to swell when it rains? Otherwise the boards may warp
@miriamtracy139
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Could you do this over a chain link fence gate as well? Would the wood weight too much for the hinges on the gate?
@lovegodfirst654
Жыл бұрын
I did wooden attached to chainlink. I have been fighting with it for years. It keep blowing down and it has broken most of my chainlink, even the posts have bent and broken. Every time there is any wind, it damages large sections of the fence. I'm gonna have to call it quits and just rip it all down and do it properly. I'm just so tired of repairing it to no avail.
@amberbiggs
6 ай бұрын
This was very helpful, thank you for sharing! Do you know if the U-bolts will loosen over time? I'm thinking of trying this method but am concerned about that.
@boxing76ful
6 ай бұрын
Good information,Great videos.
@harryhoesch3793
9 ай бұрын
What does the backside look like. Usually you leave the best looking side on the outside. i think some ordinance would restrict this. It answerers alot of what I'm looking to do, but maybe the neighbor would chip in on sandwiching the chainlink between 2 nice looking frontsides.
@TheLalooo666
4 ай бұрын
Do you need the 4x6s? Why not just attach the 2x4s directly to the metal posts with the U bolts?
@artemisiagentileschi2400
2 жыл бұрын
Looks nice. Why didn't you attach boards to posts on center so it looks nice on neighbor's side?
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure exactly what you referring to. The vertical boards are attached on center of the existing steel post.
@marshalkinandrey
Ай бұрын
I think he was referring to you overlapping woth horizontal braces. It woukd look near if they didnt overlap but went in a straight line@@HandyBros
@danielstamm9957
Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you! Would I modify the process if I wanted to put the wood fence over a 12ft fence wire gate? Or do I go pretty much the same route?
@mikelindstrom1275
2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to do this but should I feel bad the neighbors are going to get the view of the framed side of the fence?
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
you can paint the frame before you put it so it doesn't look bad.
@PaganGrace
Жыл бұрын
Is that your chain-link fence or is it on your back neighbor’s property? Those vertical slats can’t look great from their perspective. Very nice from your view, though. Good job!
@SimplerThought
Жыл бұрын
This is great. I have an idea for my backyard. Do you think I can re use wood from pallets?
@cursivart
2 жыл бұрын
No one: Leaf @6:06 : YEET!
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
great observation!
@workflssprinkler872
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Was looking for this kind of exact video
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@boogie1014
3 жыл бұрын
Omgeee good idea I was about to purchase the OZ dense brackets.
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
OZ brackets would work if you have access from the side of the fence. Also, if you are only running the horizontal members, the U-bolt would stick out and you may have to cut it and drill a hole in the picket. So OZ brackets would do better if you have horizontal member only. We did a trick and added vertical member (to act as a post) and were able to use U-bolts without an issue.
@cindyfulton1056
6 ай бұрын
What size U bolt did you use?
@NorthernExhale
17 күн бұрын
What size u bolt?
@BMine1111
Жыл бұрын
I wonder how this would work if you have a corner to go around?
@realworldguroo
Жыл бұрын
If the current chain link is 4’… can the 2x6 wood post be 6’? … to make the fence a little taller? Also… what if your current chain link/yard is on a slope? How to cut the vertical pieces so they are flush to the ground and the overall site line of the fence is smooth and even?
@buckmaxey7998
3 жыл бұрын
VERY helpful!
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!!
@AnayahPMcKay
2 жыл бұрын
Hold would you have done this using fence panels? Is it the same?
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
It would be quite similar. Once you have horizontal members set, just screw the fence panels directly on them. Ideally, align the horizontal members with the horizontal members of the fence panel.
@lovegodfirst654
Жыл бұрын
So...how do you repair the fence when the wind blows both of them down? I put a privacy fence on top of chain link. I have reinforced it many times over and it keeps destroying both the original and the new fence. I have put 8 foot posts in and it still breaks everywhere. It's been 3 years of struggling with this fence. Every storm blows it down. The chainlink posts have broken over. I'm at the point where I'm just gonna have to do the wooden privacy fence properly. Any wind destroys it and I can't keep it up.
@kdrop4890
3 жыл бұрын
looks great good job :-)
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@thomasrobinson8336
9 ай бұрын
Good Job
@shoushane
Жыл бұрын
My chain link poles are more than 8 ft (96”) apart. Is that going to be a problem! For example, I have six poles and a couple of the spaces in between our 119” and 117”. So closer to 10ft.
@jessieperez2422
7 ай бұрын
Wow amazing 😊
@smpeace2683
3 жыл бұрын
beautiful. good job.
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@JayOverlands
2 жыл бұрын
Cool idea thanks for sharing
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@calciumchloride710
Жыл бұрын
I want to try something similar, but I want the wooden fence to be a couple feet taller than the top of the chain link. Maybe interspersing some taller Postmaster fence posts in between the existing chain link posts will help achieve that additional height without risking instability... If anyone sees anything like this, please post some links! :)
@traceyhobbs8331
Жыл бұрын
Same boat I want to go 2 feet higher, which should still work.
@c.coleman1802
10 ай бұрын
I want to go higher as well without installing 4x4 fence posts.
@Dlindner87
2 жыл бұрын
I wish you would add a little instructional video own how you do a corner post of the chain link fence.
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
for that you can use a longer U-bolt and come at an angle to the corner post. the horizontal member will hide that anyway. If the bolt happens to be too long, cut the excess using a grinder.
@capcs1974
2 жыл бұрын
Question. Is that gate behind you your fence? Is it your neighbors shared fence? I wonder if they decide to change the ugly old fence would it uproot your privacy fence?
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
That was not a gate. I am not sure if that was a shared fence. What we did is so easily removable and plus its non-destructive. They we installed, its clamped with the existing fence posts so yes, privacy fence will get impacted if someone tries to do anything with the existing chainlink fence.
@Kalmontanna
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Would this work for a 7’ tall chain link fence? I’m needing a little bit of sound barrier for a busy ally way, my chain link now has those cheap plastic strips through them.
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
definitely. Just add one more horizontal member for rigidity.
@matthewkehoe2404
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@em_001
Жыл бұрын
What happens when it’s sell time? I’m assuming this will fail inspection?
@HandyBros
Жыл бұрын
I don't think this would be an issue. Worst case scenario, unscrew everything and take it out. The fence was done in a way not to impact any of the existing fence or the ground.
@GRAVED1GGER44
2 жыл бұрын
Did you have any issue with the added weight? Good video 👍
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. The added weight is negligible compared to the strength and load bearing capacity of the fence post.
@cinnamongmc5430
3 жыл бұрын
Is this your fence, if not. How does neighbor feel about you attaching u-bolts to their fence?
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
So far no one said anything :)
@juliemoll8711
3 жыл бұрын
Most the time- a fence like that is shared- and if the fence is there in the first place, it is a cheap, ugly ghetto looking fence with no privacy- and STILL looks better with the wood and provides privacy from the other side as well. Can you tell I have this issue with the dump- fixer I bought? :)
@JazzyT747
3 жыл бұрын
As soon as I saw it I knew it wasn't his to attach anything to it. If the owner of that house is a Jackass they will tell you to remove it.
@armadilllo
3 жыл бұрын
Last year fence boards were $1.67, this year $8.40, (if you can even find them) 😱🤬🤬🤬🤬
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
True, lumber prices have skyrocketed
@RRSEALS
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the video. What size are the U-Bolts? Are they 5/16 x 2 x 4-1/2?
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
That is the U bolt size we used.
@RRSEALS
3 жыл бұрын
@@HandyBros Thanks!
@marmarc4203
2 ай бұрын
CODE REQUIREMENTS WOULDN'T LET U HAVE 2 FENCES THOUGH?????
@patriciamariemitchel
2 жыл бұрын
Mine's gonna have to be higher. 👀
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
you can have the higher fence but check with your township requirement or local code. Most of the time they have a limit on high you can go.
@patriciamariemitchel
2 жыл бұрын
@@HandyBros, on this side it would be high enough, but my pit bull would jump it from the other side. Aren't privacy fences usually 6 ft?
@gertrudewelsh781
2 жыл бұрын
Did you get permission from the neighbour on the other side? That side of the fence will not look so good.
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps one can do their neighbor's side well :)
@marka980
2 жыл бұрын
Very hard to hear and understand you, because it doesn't sound like you have the microphone on you, otherwise, good video.
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
sorry about that. Hopefully you'll like our other content as well.
@mistereearly1141
Ай бұрын
Neighbors are going to love the ugly backside of that fence
@angetodac
Жыл бұрын
this is the name? "u-holds"?????
@HandyBros
Жыл бұрын
"U Bolt". Product descriptions and links are provided in the video description.
@alanbrady216
3 жыл бұрын
Should have painted the concrete wall first, and should have stained the fence.
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
we'll be paining the concrete wall and post soon :)
@derpherpp
2 жыл бұрын
So wasteful cutting those pickets in half like that. I’d install the whole pickets and u get more privacy. Of course your 2x6 will have to be a bit higher too. But thank you for the idea, I forgot about u bolts
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
We did that to match the height of the fence on the other sides of the fence. Also, most towns have restrictions on the max height of the privacy fence as well.
@mphillips7819
10 ай бұрын
I would have gone taller
@hadassahpeace4733
5 ай бұрын
There are restrictions on how high a fence can be in many cities in the USA
@prijak
5 ай бұрын
What if I want to install a 6 feet wooden fence over a 4 feet picket fence. Is that possible?
@tharealje2306
2 жыл бұрын
Would this work with 6 ft pickets?
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
absolutely. Just add one more horizontal member to make it rigid.
@Dansk55
3 жыл бұрын
Nice one! Exactly what I needed to see. The overall picture. Now my problem is I need to do this with a 4x4 chain link gate. How would you go about doing this to the gate in conjunction with this conversion?
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
You can use the pipe clamps of appropriate size to attach the vertical or horizontal wood framing to the top and bottom rail of the gate.
@ramonnavarro9525
3 жыл бұрын
Can you leave the fence at 6 feet instead of cutting it like you did? I have the same chain link fence but would like the wood fence to be 6ft
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
Well typically the top privacy fence should be about 6 ft from the ground. That's the reason we cut ours to maintain that height and to match with fence height on the other side. If you use the full length of the picket, add another horizontal member so that there are 3 horizontal members supporting a 6 ft picket.
@paulajames3937
3 жыл бұрын
@@HandyBros This is probably less expensive than the dig a hole for cement to support posts version, isn't it?
@shakirahmedtth
3 жыл бұрын
Did you complete the project? I have same thing to do at my home
@mschruntek
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting. This is very helpful for a project I'm starting that will connect a wood fence to a chain link fence. I'm also looking for ways to protect my wood fence long term. Hope you can answer a few questions: 1. What type of lumber are you using (ex. pine, cedar...) and why did you choose it? 2. Is any/all of the lumber you used pressure treated? 3. Did you pre-treat the cut sections with wood preservative or stain the frame prior to assembling? 4. Did you stain the fence after assembling? 5. What additional protective products did you use?
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
We just went with the pine for the pickets as they are readily available and cost effective. All lumber used was pressure treated. We did not pre treat cut sections or frame prior to assembling. Extra treatment will enhance longevity of the fence. we painted the fence after the wood dried out.
@psalm45
5 ай бұрын
Love the whole idea!!!! But I think the good looking side of the Fence should be facing your neighbor because they can take you to court. That's what I'm facing right now.
@logurt9064
5 ай бұрын
Love this idea. But, do you need to have a permit to do this? Just wanna be sure before I move forward.
@Mg-edc
4 ай бұрын
Have you done this using the 6ft fence boards?/
@NealSpinler
2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful! My neighbor won't pitch with n to replace the ugly chain link fence between our properties so this solves my issue!
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
glad this was helpful
@joshlotto
3 жыл бұрын
100% exactly what I was looking for. Thanks bro
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. Stay tuned for more exciting content
@caribbeanqueen5589
Ай бұрын
Are the wood pressure treated?
@PhantomLover007
2 жыл бұрын
That looks pretty good.
@HandyBros
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! DO check our other videos as well on the channel page!
@PhantomLover007
2 жыл бұрын
I have just completed doing the 2x6’s with the U-bolt brackets. Now I’m looking at how to manage the corners.
@maxximum18
3 жыл бұрын
Good video gave me some ideas about using my old fence posts
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@josepgutierrez22
3 жыл бұрын
Same principles would apply to a 6ft fence to right?
@HandyBros
3 жыл бұрын
That's correct. however, for a 6 ft fence, I would do 3 horizontal members instead of two.
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