Wooden Fence Panels are not as easy to construct as you would think. In order to make sure you have your panels set up correctly you should follow a number of steps which are determined by the ground upon which your fence is being built
To Build A Wooden Fence Panel On Soil Or Soft Ground.
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1. The predominant thing you need to make sure is that the area where your fence is being set up is clear. Remove any existing or old fencing and then cut out any garden vegetation that you do not want to keep. Any plants you wish to keep will need to either be conserved or moved to a new plot.
2. Where you want the number one post to be located, dig a 0.75m deep hole wide enough to allow cement to be added liberally. Getting the initial hole in the correct position is essential in ensuring the remaining posts are correctly positioned. Place the post shoe or post (if there is no shoe) in the foundation of the hole. Using a tape measure and spirit level ensure the post is vertical on all sides and partially fill the hole with rubble. You may have to manufacture a number of props to maintain the posts in position until the cement has set. Once you are happy that the post is in its correct position, mix a concrete mix and fill the hole with the mix. Tamp the concrete with a piece of wood to make sure it gets all the way to the bottom of the hole and leave it to harden.
3. Once the concrete for the first post has gone off you can then start to measure the location of the remaining posts. Once you have ascertained the posts are in location, follow the concrete pouring step in step 2 above. It will be worth having at least one person help you position the posts as you need at least two pairs of hands. Tip: you may find it easier to position the fencing panel against the number one post and using this as a distance guide for the next post.
4. Once the concrete in all the posts has set, you can start sliding the wooden fence panels into their final position. Guarantee there is clearance between the soil and the panel; this will reduce the likelihood of any wood rot. Fit any clips you have to the wooden fence panels and posts.
How to Erect A Fence On Concrete Or Hard Ground
1. The foremost you need to guarantee is that the site where your timber fence is being set up is clear. Disregard any existing or old fencing and then remove any garden foliage that you do not want to keep.
2. Using chalk, measure and mark out where your fence post bolts will be positioned. Get a friend to aid you with this as it can be hard with just one pair of hands.
3. Using an electric drill, drill holes in the concrete where your bolts will be positioned.
4. Place the bolts through the post shoes and fix to the ground with a spanner after fitting a wall plug in the hole.
5. Locate the fence posts in the post shoes and attach the primary fence panel to the initial post with the aid of fence clips. Fasten the fence post to the fence panel ensuring there is a clear gap between the fence panel and the ground; this will stop wood rot.
6. Follow steps 1-5 above for the remainder of the fencing panels.