Summary
The following options detail how to construct a wooden-posted 
fixed panelled fence. To do this you will need to follow these 
steps:

	1 	Marking the boundary
      	2 	Marking the holes
	3 	Fitting the first (pair of) posts
	4 	Fitting the Support Stay
	5 	Attaching the panels
	6 	Fixing the panel to the second post
	7 	Fitting the gravel board
 	8 	Fitting the post tops	

Tools
Spade, Drill, Hammer

Materials
Pegs, String, Chalk, Fence Posts, Panels, and Caps, 
Nails, Post Clips, Gravel Board, Screws

Step 1 - Marking the boundary
The first thing you need to do with any fence building 
project is to mark the inside of the boundary, remember 
that the whole fence will need to be on your side of the 
boundary. 

Step 2 - Marking the holes	
The next thing that you need to do is mark out the positions 
for the posts. For panelled fences the distances are fixed. 
Measure the distance between the holes and either cut out 
the area with a spade or mark with chalk on a drive or patio.

Step 3 - Fitting the first (pair of) posts
The traditional method of fixing posts involves concreting, 
either with solid concrete or a concrete and hardcore mix. 
Newer methods include using a post spike on firm ground or 
bolting it down on a solid surface. 

Step 4 - Fitting the support stay
Unless you have bolted the first post to the wall then it is 
advisable to fix a support stay on at least the first post to 
give it extra resistance. The stay should be either in line 
with the fence or at 90 degrees. Cut a stay about ¾ of the 
length of the post itself and set it in the ground at an 
angle of 35-40 degrees with a brick or stone beneath it.

Step 5 - Attaching The panel
There are two methods of attaching the panel using nails or 
post clips. The exact method for the clips will vary. To use 
nails make six bore holes on the inner side of the panel and 
then hold it in place against the post, leaving room for the 
gravel board. Nail the first edge to the post.

Step 6 - Fixing the panel to the second post
Align the second post so that the panel is flush against it 
and then nail the panel to it.

Step 7 - Fixing the gravel board
Cut the gravel board to fit between the posts and fix using 
clips. Usually clips will screw directly into the post.

Step 8 - Fitting the post tops
Post caps are important because they protect the exposed 
grain of the wood from the elements. Ready made post caps 
are pre-treated with preservative but need checking periodically 
and replacing if there are any signs of rot. Nail the caps on 
the posts as shown. Repeat the steps until you have completed 
the fence run.