Gianna Childers has requested a safe play area -- including a privacy fence -- to give peace of mind to both herself and the children. The Help on the Homefront crew -- with a little help from One-Stop Remodeling -- are ready to take on the task. Vinyl privacy fence system
Pegs and string
Two-person auger or post hole digger
2 x 4s for bracing
Quick-setting cement and water
PVC cement
Level
- Begin by measuring the area to be fenced to determine the linear feet of fencing required.
- Install pegs around the perimeter of the area to be fenced and run a string line along them. This will help to keep the fence straight as you run it inside the string line.
- Dig holes for the fence posts using an auger (figure A) or a post hole digger. (For this, we need a hole every eight feet.)
- Install the corner posts, securing into the ground about two feet deep. Use a level to make sure each is plumb, then attach 2 x 4s the very top edge of the posts. Nail the bottom of the 2 x 4s into the ground (figure B). The 2x4s will keep the post plumb during the construction process.
- Run a string line from the top edges of the corner posts. Make sure the string is level; it provides a guide to make sure the posts are installed at the same height, to ensure a nice, straight fence line.
- Install all posts, checking that each is plumb and at the correct height.
- Build the fence panels (figure C), which are comprised of slats, a bottom rail, and a top rail.
- Snap the ends of the top and bottom rails into the holes on the posts.
- Fill the post holes with quick-setting cement and water. Leave the 2 x 4 bracing in place overnight while the cement cures.
- Remove the 2 x 4 bracing. Apply PVC cement to the inside of the post caps, then install atop posts caps.
RESOURCES :
One-Stop Remodeling
One-Stop Remodeling
Savannah, GA 31406
Phone: 912-925-7867
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