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Items you will need

Tools Materials

Power saw String

Hammer Grade stakes

Level Concrete and gravel

Posthole digger Fence panels or pickets

Power drill Fence posts

Tape measure 2x4s for bracing posts

Carpenter’s pencil Hot-dip galvanized nails or

stainless steel screws*

With loose components, you have the option to use

the parallel method. The rails are installed based on

the degree of the slope. Because this method requires

that the fence be constructed to conform to the slope,

it cannot be accomplished using pre-assembled fence

panels.

Digging postholes

A general rule of thumb is to place 1/3 of the length

of the post in the ground. Local municipalities may

require postholes to be a specific depth. Please verify

code compliance prior to installation. The fence will

be stronger if end, corner and gate posts are set at

least 6" deeper. Using a posthole digger or power

auger, dig the holes 10" to 12" wide and 6" deeper

than needed. Backfill the hole with 6" of gravel to drain

water away from the bottom of the post (Fig. 2). Keep

the height of your fence panels in mind when digging

your postholes.

Step Method

Parallel Method

Fig. 1

Concrete

6" Gravel

10" - 12"

Fig. 2

Preparation

Check with local ordinances and regulations before

building fences in your area. Before construction, con-

tact your local utility companies to mark any under-

ground cables and pipelines. In addition, it’s a good

idea to discuss plans with any neighbors along your

proposed fence line.

Design and layout

• Determine the number of posts, panels and gates

needed to complete the job, based on total linear

footage. Take into consideration post, panel and

gate width when determining the total number of

each.

• Adjust layout to accommodate as many full panels

as possible. If you must use part of a panel, place in

farthest rear corner of the property. Some types of

pre-assembled panels can be trimmed to fit odd-

sized layouts, but other types are difficult or

impossible to cut to size.

• Locate property boundaries and drive stakes into the

ground at corners and ends of fence line, 6" inside

property boundary.

• Stretch twine or heavy string between stakes and pull

tight to mark layout of fence line.

• Be sure to measure your fence panels and gates

prior to locating the postholes. Also take into

consideration your chosen method of attaching the

backer rails to posts (see Connecting backer rails

to posts section). Locate post placement in the

following order along string line:

a) End/corner posts

b) Gate posts

c) Line posts

Installing fences on sloped landscapes

Fences are installed on slopes using one of two meth-

ods (Fig. 1). Preassembled panels can only be installed

using the step method. The fence gradually steps up

the slope with the rails level, rather than parallel to the

slope.

* Visit www.ufpi.com for a list of recommended

fastener manufacturers.

Planning and Installing Your Fence

WOOD FENCING

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Summary of content (2 pages)

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WOOD FENCING Planning and Installing Your Fence Items you will need Tools Power saw Hammer Level Posthole digger Power drill Tape measure Carpenter’s pencil Materials String Grade stakes Concrete and gravel Fence panels or pickets Fence posts 2x4s for bracing posts Hot-dip galvanized nails or stainless steel screws* Preparation Check with local ordinances and regulations before building fences in your area.
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WOOD FENCING Planning and Installing Your Fence, continued Setting posts Install end and corner posts first. Tie a string between the posts along the fence line. This establishes a reference, ensuring the posts are in line (Fig. 3). Brace the posts using 2x4s nailed to both the posts and stakes in the ground. This will keep them straight while the concrete sets. Check for plumb (90º angle) on two adjacent sides prior to pouring concrete.