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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 ╛ 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.