The Simplest Fence You Can Build
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Күн бұрынNo rails on this incredibly easy horizontal fence project. Simple, minimalist, clean, and fast to build. That post mount latch is here: amzn.to/3eP9sny
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@LChism-wx3qy 2 жыл бұрын
"The process of putting money into the ground has begun"! I feel you on that one man! Great video. Thanks for sharing!
@metaspencer 2 жыл бұрын
Burying that $$$ is the reality of fence building -- but always worth it! Thanks for checking it out
@jayr8811 18 күн бұрын
Thought the same thing...hahaha.
@toyasasmr 5 ай бұрын
The best and simplest tutorial I've yet run across. & Believe me, I've watched many. Straight to the point. Thankyou thankyou thankyou.
@metaspencer 5 ай бұрын
Happy building! You're gonna love your new fence
@lisaconyers4666 Жыл бұрын
You have done an absolutely knock down, bang up, BEAUTIFUL job with this fence. Thank you for encouraging a single mom who owns a couple of AirBnB’s to build her own fence versus paying someone $4000. Appreciate how well you described everything!
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, you're gonna love those new fences you build!
@gardenbun Жыл бұрын
Ditto for me! I was just quoted $10-13 THOUSAND for 60 feet of fence (one side of my yard). I was flabbergasted!
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
DIY time
@angetodac 8 ай бұрын
I paid 10 k for a disaster of a fence. now its moving and saging. nows i have to replace it and have no more money. got hit with violation also. less than a year.
@edenarzola2334 Жыл бұрын
THEE BEST FENCING DIY FOR A SLAT FENCE IVE EVER SEEN!!!! My gosh other ones don’t make sense and make you spend too much money or have stuff you can’t afford to buy but THANK YOU FOR BEING SOOOO USER FRIENDLY!!!! Now I can get my fence done!!!!✝️💖💕💕🥰🥰
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Good to hear! Happy fencing!!!
@Grggeorge Ай бұрын
He builds it backwards build from top down on horizontal that way you get your height right
@JocelynLowary Жыл бұрын
This video is so helpful. Thank you so much for sharing!!
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Good to hear, and good luck with that fence! It's gonna be great
@lorrainenavarrette7761 Жыл бұрын
I’m going with this but for my front yard, waist high, keep other pets out, keep my pets in yard. Great video. I believe I can do this myself. Single mom.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
It’ll work out great! Dig those holes deep enough and you’re all set
@robertmarley8852 Жыл бұрын
Life is about choices
@wrylife57 Жыл бұрын
@@robertmarley8852 ⁉⁉
@kamiw5864 Ай бұрын
I have the same idea for my front yard. I'm thinking about 4 feet as well and I really think I can do it.
@LittleAnastasia... Ай бұрын
😂 waste high my damn dog can jump over
@redheadedgypsy1939 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful end product...you really make it look so simple! Tanks for the video
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that!
@wrylife57 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE horizontal fencing and this one looks great. Nice work. I might add a band of shade cloth to the inside to block the view through the gaps but still allow air flow.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
That cloth sounds like a nice touch -- smart!
@Datcake12 Жыл бұрын
thank you fro this, i originally felt like i'd need someone to help/assist, but after seeing this video i now know that it's possible doing it on your own =)
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah it's easier than you'd think ... just go slow and keep things in order. You'll do great!
@ladylyonteeth3952 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job, Spencer. 💋
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
Big thanks! It turned out nice
@redbudfarm 3 жыл бұрын
A 3 video weekend! Awesome work Spencer!
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta clear the memory cards and the decks :) Back out in the garden tomorrow to get a few more things planted ... always good to hear from ya
@americanindeon Ай бұрын
You somehow knew I have this project do. This is perfect! Thanks!
@metaspencer Ай бұрын
Good luck with it -- you're gonna love the new fence
@MikeSparksTn 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you-great job!
@metaspencer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@mrcead Жыл бұрын
You give me confidence, thanks!
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, you can do it! It'll work out great!
@SheenaRea Жыл бұрын
Beautiful job! Looks like cedar. I'm getting ready to do mine, have been looking at the 5" dog-ear fence pickets, and it's either going to be cedar, or a little cheaper with the pressure-treated pine. (2 dollar difference) 🙂This makes it look so much easier than I thought it would be. Thanks alot!!
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Yeah I try to always use cedar --- it doesn't warp over time like that pine can. More expensive but worth it
@jamesvuk9761 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job!!!!! 👍👍👍
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@janellekean9055 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Ty!
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
Big thanks!
@jaisonbadillo5139 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother!
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@bigbuss2000 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing all your videos. I love them all. If you live near by, I would go work for you for free just to learn from you. I'm a beginner in tree climbimg and youtube DIY. I found your channel while searching tree climbing and solo rigging videos and subscribed after watching the first video. I enjoy watching your videos and found them more informative than most other DIYs on you tube. Thank You and keep them coming.
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
I can't tell ya how happy that makes me to hear! Super nice of ya to drop a note ... keep up the tree climbing: you'll figure it all out bit by bit then one day realize you're an expert. At least that's my hope for myself! haha ... take care
@hollandduck79 3 жыл бұрын
from the Netherlands thanks for the video Spancer
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my man
@genghis_connie Жыл бұрын
Love this! Thanks for including the gate make & install! Just hired someone who built the crappiest horizontal fence ever. If my back wasn't destroyed, I (as a novice with basic logic) would have done far better.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out. I hope that build works out for ya
@marytucker9404 3 жыл бұрын
Nice looking fence.
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking a peek :)
@MrJedijunkie Жыл бұрын
Wow..Nice job. It has inspired me to do make one. I would like to have a 7ft fence for privacy in my backyard.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
You’re gonna love it
@nellth7136 Жыл бұрын
Nice I like
@zach1392 Жыл бұрын
Holy smokes you are efficient as ish man, good work. Probably do this but with aluminum poles instead
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good idea!
@brockm3340 Жыл бұрын
I'm doing one right now for a client. They love it, neighbors want me to bid theirs tomorrow.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Good to hear -- one good fence sells three more, it seems.
@southernrebel159 3 жыл бұрын
Great looking fence brother, take care and YHVH bless.
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear from ya man. I hope all is well
@southernrebel159 3 жыл бұрын
@@metaspencer thank you brother, so far so good, lol.
@c0pyimitati0n 2 жыл бұрын
Fence looks great but if you want it more private you could put 1x3's on the inside gaps for full coverage.
@metaspencer 2 жыл бұрын
absolutely. good idea!
@wrylife57 Жыл бұрын
That's a good idea and my first thought but it would block air flow. I'd add a band of shade cloth which is woven and allows air flow, is relatively inexpensive and somewhat decorative (comes in many colors).
@SteampunkSteve 3 жыл бұрын
Nice fence. Now I realize why my son's gate latch doesn't work right. The previous owner, or the builder, installed it upside down
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
gotta stand on your head to open that one :)
@mightyheididreamwarrior7518 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I’m doing a fence for the first time and this was so helpful
@metaspencer 10 ай бұрын
Excellent. Good luck!
@mightyheididreamwarrior7518 9 ай бұрын
@@metaspencer I would really like the plans for this but the link above doesn't seem to lead to it.
@metaspencer 9 ай бұрын
@@mightyheididreamwarrior7518 sorry but i haven't developed these plans yet
@mightyheididreamwarrior7518 9 ай бұрын
@@metaspencer that would explain why I couldn’t find them 😂😂😂. Thanks
@mightyheididreamwarrior7518 3 ай бұрын
@@metaspencerwhat nail gun would you recommend for this?
@joefunk2137 3 жыл бұрын
A little bit of Funk! I know all about that!!
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
You know alllll about the funk! :)
@MingChangCU 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! When you put the posts in the ground, did you fill concrete into the hole? If not, what's your best advice to make the posts steady?
@metaspencer 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, concrete is best and I used it on this project. I prefer to premix it before pouring in the hole for the most solid connection
@MingChangCU 2 жыл бұрын
@@metaspencer Any recommendation if I don't use concrete? For example, dig a deeper hold, tamp the soil etc? Thank you!
@metaspencer 2 жыл бұрын
@@MingChangCU Yep you've got it: deeper, tamping, and then clay soil holds best. Gravel can be pretty good, too
@ryandrury6102 2 ай бұрын
Great job on the video by the way is that Cedarwood or pressure-treated wood and 6 foot wide 4 x 4’s would be really strong after watching your video. This is the way I would go. Thank you for making a very detailed video.
@metaspencer 2 ай бұрын
Yeah the pickets on the fence are cedar and posts in the ground are pressure treated. Some say cedar can go in the ground but I've seen it rot too many times. Thanks man
@km-nq4tj 9 ай бұрын
I absolutely LOVE THIS FENCE ! I bel i will use this design next year. Very very impresive.
@metaspencer 9 ай бұрын
Good to hear! You're gonna love your version of it
@carolinegray3150 3 жыл бұрын
Good 👨🔧
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
big thanks
@allencasey6981 3 жыл бұрын
Declination? !!!! I like it!
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
dunno where that came from! probably dehydrated that day :)
@devinwashington4160 5 ай бұрын
Looks great! How is it holding up, curious if the slats have bowed at all? We plan to do this fence this spring!
@metaspencer 5 ай бұрын
go with 6' spans and cedar slats and you should be in good shape
@calvinbarajas5144 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, great project. Could you have used concrete for the posts?
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Yep used concrete in the holes
@calvinbarajas5144 Жыл бұрын
@@metaspencer you rock!!
@jportillo9129 Жыл бұрын
Nice video guide! How long do I have to wait to be able to stain this kind of fence?
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Cedar is usually dry and ready for stain when buy it
@davidpalmer3015 3 жыл бұрын
:09 looks like the hardest part to me!
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
haha ... yeah, took some tuggin!
@K1ebby 8 ай бұрын
Getting ready to build this style fence myself. Thanks for the inspiration! Curious what kind of wood you used for the boards, is it cedar? If it’s not it would require some kind of sealer or stain right? I was gonna use plain pine boards to save money.
@metaspencer 8 ай бұрын
Yea I use cedar. Pine tends to warp over time in the weather
@vicentevallejo966 8 ай бұрын
A plain pine board would require extensive upkeep or would have to be replaced in 2-3 years. A cedar one would last 10-12 years. Yes the initial investment is bigger but worth every cent IMO.
@katman_x 3 жыл бұрын
Nice looking fence. What kind of boards were you using for the horizontals?
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
Cedar pickets as wide as I could find ... and not easy to find around here! If I had any wood to choose from I'd go with a thicker 1" cedar board just for a beefier look, but the dang pandemic has wrecked the lumber market
@katman_x 3 жыл бұрын
@@metaspencer thank you!
@yehudagoldberg6400 Жыл бұрын
@@metaspencer where did you find the pickets?
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
@@yehudagoldberg6400 cedar fence pickets. Most lumber yards have the, lowes, etc
@c0pyimitati0n Жыл бұрын
Im finally ready to start my fence but i just noticed something in your video. Did you install the posts by packing the dirt back around them? Because that would save me a lot of time, money, and effort, as opposed to cement.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
I poured concrete around the posts with some gravel under them for drainage. In some very hard soils you can repack the soil around the posts, but you're looking for trouble ... most fences built that way will lean over
@babydoll0136 Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me what size of fencing you used for the slats? We recently bought a house that we are remodeling and it's in desperate need of a fence and most of our money unfortunately has gone into fixing the inside. I love the look of this fence and I think it's going to be cheaper than paying somebody to put up a privacy fence. Great video!
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
You've gotta look for cedar fence boards and see what's available locally. I could tell you a dimension but you can only use what you can locally source.
@ericasimonson8737 Жыл бұрын
I'm going to use pallets :)
@thelouiebrand 7 ай бұрын
Is there a reason to use nails over screws for the boards? Great job btw. 🤙🏻
@metaspencer 7 ай бұрын
Outdoor rated screws are great, but ring shank nails hold well and are cheaper
@dlm1166 Жыл бұрын
Hi Spencer, how do you suggest setting the posts for a standard 6 ft. stockade fence? My soil is dense and rocky. Its too cold right now for concrete. I've ready many different points of view on whether or not to coat the bottom portion of the pole with tar or rubber first. Also, should I fill in with all gravel or with the original soil? The rotted post bottoms I pulled out were all rotted all the way through.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Well, there are a lot of ways to do it and perspectives. Since you can't do concrete (note that I've mixed with warm water in winter and made it work), you'll want to backfill with gravel. that makes for a pretty solid connection especially if you go 3' down. As for treating the bottoms of those posts it can't hurt. Also most people will put a bit of rock in the hole then the post just to keep the end off the bottom. Tamp around the post as you bury it and that will help lock it in
@dlm1166 Жыл бұрын
@@metaspencer Does the concrete cure strongly enough? Everything I'm reading online says the chemical reaction slows way down or even stops below 50. I just saw a product called Thermo-Lube that you can add that speeds up the set time in cold weather.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
@@dlm1166 Yeah 50 is the desired temp but note that the ground is insulative so if you're close to 50 it should work with warm water .... note that fence post concrete is not like patio concrete. it doesn't have to be perfect. covering it over on top will help
@dlm1166 Жыл бұрын
@@metaspencer That's a good point. Thank you very much for your help and expertise!
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
@@dlm1166 Oh yeah, hang in there ... you'll get it done :) Nothing beats a new fence!
@michaelpecoraro6253 2 жыл бұрын
what type of wood is the horizontal wood pieces? Is it treated? cedar?
@metaspencer 2 жыл бұрын
Cedar. You can use treated wood but I prefer cedar ... nice wood
@williamkeehn3637 3 жыл бұрын
I like it nice and clean Cutting down trees to putting up a fence just a woodie job lol
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
It's kind of like a full, closed circle from tree to fence :)
@karenpny 3 жыл бұрын
Really nice! Money in the ground, ha!
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
That's the truth of it these days :)
@KelikakuCoutin 3 жыл бұрын
That's not how I would have done it. Thanks for the content. Keep up the good work. בס״ד
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
I hear ya!
@MrAngel2U Жыл бұрын
What kind of wood did you use for the horizontal slats?
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Cedar
@user-tq1tq9kd8h Жыл бұрын
I have left over deck boards. Can they be used as horizontal boards for the fence?
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Those boards of yours are thicker than most fence boards at 1", but they can definitely be used on a fence
@willyfromthehillies Жыл бұрын
Horizontal looks great but the pickets curl away from one another pretty quickly. You need some additional vertical supports (about every 2 to 3 feet) on the back side to keep them from curling. Can't beat the look tho. Very modern
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
I've seen curling with pine but cedar tends to stay pretty straight over the years.
@theoryofpersonality1420 Жыл бұрын
I have a regular wooden fence and some of the pickets are warping and pulling away.
@willyfromthehillies Жыл бұрын
@@theoryofpersonality1420 I've had that happen as well with pine pickets in a horizontal orientation. We love the look of those but have found adding another vertical 2x3 to the middle of each horizontal span helps a lot. The creator of this video clarified that he is using cedar pickets so maybe that helps with the curling. I think they are double the price of pine pickets tho.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
@@theoryofpersonality1420 That's pretty common, especially with pine pressure treated boards
@theoryofpersonality1420 Жыл бұрын
@@willyfromthehillies I live in Louisiana. I think I'm going to have to replace them a few at a time to cedar. Thanks.
@steveneuman9830 6 ай бұрын
Nice work. What nailer do you use. And nails? Thanks.
@metaspencer 6 ай бұрын
Ringshank nails on a project like this, just to get that hold. And the nailer in this video is an old one from the local box store but I've upgraded to one of these: amzn.to/3ScVtKT
@steveneuman9830 6 ай бұрын
I have a 18 gauge finish nailer. Would that work? I have all necessary tools except the nailer. Have a ……..depot near my house. Want to get it done today.
@metaspencer 6 ай бұрын
No I wouldn't recommend a finish nailer -- the heads are too small. You can always pound them in with the old hammer ... just use ring shanks@@steveneuman9830
@sylviacarrasco4646 Жыл бұрын
What boards did you use sideways and how long were they ?
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Those boards are cedar, 6' long ... over that length can cause sag on a horizontal fence
@joshuageorge7758 4 ай бұрын
Looks great! I do have 1 question, is there a reason why you put the finished side of the fence on the neighbor's side? Usually, when it's your fence it goes the other way around.
@metaspencer 4 ай бұрын
Interesting that it works that way in your region
@joshuageorge7758 4 ай бұрын
@@metaspencer It's done that way for a couple of reasons, curb appeal, and so people can't climb up on the fence and look over. Looks great though.
@darlyCunkin Ай бұрын
Could you possibly elaborate on the types of wood you bought for the initial posts/the process of graveling and cementing. I want to make sure I allow for drainage. How much did this cost you?
@metaspencer Ай бұрын
I only use pressure treated posts and the rest of the fence is cedar. Check out my other fence videos and you'll see I premix the concrete before pouring it in the hole. Cost was CHEAP back in the day, but prices have gone up and depend on how long and high you're building
@MasaMuneDenadoro Жыл бұрын
whats your stance on good neighbor fence? Are the posts showing on your side or your neighbors side? I also noticed you used regular posts, not pressure treated. Wont those rot in the ground or? I dislike the brown diveted pressure treated posts, they look ugly. But I figured ground contact was essential.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Great things to think about! I've only used pressure treated posts and these are treated for ground contact. I've dug out way too many cedar posts that are rotted, so it's pressure treated or nothing for me. As for "good neighbor" fence style I've always built them that way unless directed to invert it. I think it makes sense and adds a bit of extra structure to the fence on the "inside." If you check out some of my other fence videos you'll see plenty of examples
@mirahgirl01 28 күн бұрын
I did the same exact thing not looking anything up nut i used decking 16 footers and got a massive delivery and mine was on concrete ao i did 4 foot post on center! We hVe 7 dogs who like to go wild in the yard so we used rhicker deck boards yo get more strength
@metaspencer 28 күн бұрын
Sounds like a great idea!
@Anna-ww4pv 11 ай бұрын
Do the boards warp? I’m so used to that third row stringer?
@metaspencer 11 ай бұрын
These are 6' cedar and straight as "boards" ... that third row is common for stiffening and not a bad idea
@richardkraemer6938 Жыл бұрын
Do you think it would've worked with no spacing between the cedar planks?
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Yes but wood always expands and contracts
@richardkraemer6938 Жыл бұрын
@@metaspencer good looks, left a between all pickets. only issue I have now is the gate is bowed out in the middle. The top and bottom of the gate are flush to the post - pickets are flush to the other pickets. Any recommendations on fixing on the bow in the middle?
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
@@richardkraemer6938 Sounds like there might be a bow in the posts around the gate? either way the easiest thing is probably to take that gate off and shave it down either with a plane or saw. Gotta make it fit the gap
@tonyross1638 Ай бұрын
What kind of lumber did you use? looks like Cedar dog ear fence boards trimmed?
@metaspencer Ай бұрын
Yep cedar … Pressure treated for the posts
@Orlando.10r80 6 ай бұрын
What size pickets did you use and how far apart each post?
@metaspencer 6 ай бұрын
Cedar pickets 6’ spacing max to avoid sag
@yogendrapatil7994 Жыл бұрын
whats the lenght of the pickets you used? do they sell 8ft flat top pickets? I am assuming your posts were 8ft C to C. If they do sell 8ft flat top pickets please provide a link that way I can buy it!
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
in this case the posts are 10' and the pickets are horizontal about 6' cedar from the local hardware store
@rachelmigs4155 Жыл бұрын
How much does that wood cost? I'm about to start a big fence project but tight on cash. I may just scrummage around for some free pallets
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Check your local lumber yards as prices are different all around the country. The short answer: it's not cheap these days!
@B_HarTz Жыл бұрын
I know right. Pallets would be nice but depending how high you need, it may not work… or may take 10292 pallets to do a job like this lol check out listings for people selling left over wood pile. I’m not sure if this would cost more to do then the standard Vertical fence
@burntblonde2925 16 күн бұрын
Do uou need to treat the wood, or stain it?
@metaspencer 16 күн бұрын
cedar weathers pretty well, but stain can't hurt ... just wait til the wood is dry
@disgruntledvet28 3 ай бұрын
So did you use the concrete for the posts at the bottom ?
@metaspencer 3 ай бұрын
Yep you bet
@roytrejo774 5 күн бұрын
How’d you get the gate so perfect? How do you align it so right? Tips please!
@metaspencer 5 күн бұрын
Make sure your posts are perfectly plumb, then just work nice and slow to get a gate with 1/2" or 1/4" gaps on the sides for hardware and movement. It helps to use good hardware ;)
@roytrejo774 2 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@dlm1166 Жыл бұрын
Hi! What auger are you using or that you recommend and what bit size?
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
That's an Earthquake auger ... I believe it was running with a 6" or 8" bit on that day but BEWARE they can break a wrist quickly if you hit a rock. Very dangerous tools and I think anyone who's used one will agree, especially in ground with rocks or roots
@dlm1166 Жыл бұрын
@@metaspencerThanks for your warning. What size rock would cause problems? The fill used in my neighborhood is terrible. It is filled with rocks, mostly small stones, but the average size I run into is ~3”. Once in a while I’ll dig up 6” a rocks.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
@@dlm1166 The problem with power augers is that anything can stop them, and when they stop the machine can really torque your wrists and arms. So if you wanna be safe it's gotta be a rock bar and posthole digger in combination for that fill you have
@dlm1166 Жыл бұрын
@@metaspencer Oh man, digging by hand is utter torture. I appreciate your warning on the danger of these. I'll have to weigh all my options.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
@@dlm1166 One more thought for you: Attaching a 2x4 to a power auger and having a second person hold the end of the 2x4 has a BIG stabilizing effect and makes it much safer, reducing torque and twist
@billhamilton7524 5 ай бұрын
I have never gotten seasoned fence boards ,,spacing green lumber ? bad idea
@metaspencer 4 ай бұрын
fortunately that cedar comes dry as a bone
@germandiaz1651 Жыл бұрын
How is it holding up so far?
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Great fence ... should last a good long time
@minialfers1940 3 жыл бұрын
What air nailer are you using in the video?
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
Oh man, it's the worst one I've owned. It's a Masterforce cheapo and leaks air like crazy, misfired regularly, etc. Best I've had is a Bostitch :)
@minialfers1940 3 жыл бұрын
@@metaspencer it looked like the nails weren't going all the way in, I was just curious because I couldn't catch the name on it. Thanks
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it dos that too! Crazy nailer
@Tsmace33 Жыл бұрын
How much concern is there for warping with this method?
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
cedar stays pretty safe. if you're worried about it add stays in the middle of the board runs
@angetodac 3 ай бұрын
is it compliant with the codes?
@metaspencer 3 ай бұрын
that depends on your area; in this location the heigh limit is 8' but you need to check your ordinances
@c0pyimitati0n 2 жыл бұрын
What size nails did you use?
@metaspencer 2 жыл бұрын
With 3/4" boards I typically sink them with 1.5" nails that are outdoor rated and ring-shank. Just don't go longer than what you're nailing into
@superviet 4 ай бұрын
Did I miss it? Like what type of wood to buy
@metaspencer 4 ай бұрын
Cedar is always the best ... and then treated posts
@ishkaruba1 5 ай бұрын
How wide apart are your fence posts on this? 8feet?
@metaspencer 5 ай бұрын
on horizontal fences I go with 6' or narrower just to avoid sag. 8' for regular spans
@CampHideAway 3 жыл бұрын
Camping Shelter Video!!!!!! PLEASE!!!
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
Ooooo, great idea. I'll be out there in a few weeks ... it's evolved nicely over the years so an update would be nice
@dylonkinney8078 Жыл бұрын
Did you put posts into concrete?
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Yeah concrete, about 2 bags per post. In very hard ground it can be avoided, but this ground is pretty soft and only concrete really holds the posts. You can see the mixer I use in some of my other fence videos
@denisebaker6290 Жыл бұрын
What kind of wood did you use?
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Cedar for the horizontal rails. If you can find cedar it's the best. For the posts pressure treated wood is the only stuff that lasts in the ground
@denisebaker6290 Жыл бұрын
@metaspencer Thank you! That's what I thought it was. We are wanting to do cedar also.
@johntc7442 Жыл бұрын
Should build with metal poles. Last longer and no need to replace the fence whole.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
I've seen that some people go that way -- but it's hard to find customers who like the look of those poles
@Luckingsworth Жыл бұрын
You also tripple the cost for the horizontal fence that way.
@MA-vm6jl Жыл бұрын
Are u using fencing wood?
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, for sure. Pressure treated posts and cedar rails. Good materials make all the difference
@joshuap7501 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of lumber is that?
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
Cedar ... had to special order the dang stuff given all the shortages and stuff going on
@joshuap7501 3 жыл бұрын
@@metaspencer yea same here also i thought about getting some rough sawn poplar from the local mill for mine
@user-bp6bq5im1m 3 ай бұрын
Is there an issue with bowing and becoming uneven in the middle? That is my biggest concern with this design
@metaspencer 3 ай бұрын
If you're worried about it go with 6' spacing
@TheBomo 8 ай бұрын
3:28 [ neighbor ] Hey, where’s all the extra water come from? 🤨
@metaspencer 8 ай бұрын
YOu said it man! haha ...
@zizwehunt1872 2 жыл бұрын
What is the spacing on your post?
@metaspencer 2 жыл бұрын
8' is typical but with a horizontal fence I usually go with less so the boards don't sag
@zizwehunt1872 2 жыл бұрын
So would u say go 6ft on center so I can use 6 ft dog ear fence pickets?
@metaspencer 2 жыл бұрын
@@zizwehunt1872 You'll be cutting it a little bit close. Would be nice to be able to trim off those dog-ears with something like 5'8" on center
@zizwehunt1872 2 жыл бұрын
Well the dog ears would be left on bc the vertical trim peace will cover them.
@metaspencer 2 жыл бұрын
Then go for it!
@puredominancetattoos3484 Жыл бұрын
Curious how many dog ears did you need? Thanks.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
depends on your height and length ... just gotta do the math
@thorodinsun7140 3 ай бұрын
@2:07 you could use a + symbol shaped jig to make all even.......i am an rookie so if this comment is stupid please disregard.
@metaspencer 3 ай бұрын
that sounds like a cool idea. jigs almost always make things better
@lupitasmith9944 4 ай бұрын
He's eye-balling it all?
@Clothis64 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t these neighbors love each other for having a fence this high ? :)
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
Every fence tells a story, that's for sure
@redheadedgypsy1939 Жыл бұрын
Good fences make for good neighbors- so the saying goes!
@joshuap7501 3 жыл бұрын
That would look awesome if the grain was scorched
@metaspencer 3 жыл бұрын
Oh don't you know it ... I was thinking of proposing a single scorched board, but thought I'd just stick with the customer's plan.
@joshuap7501 3 жыл бұрын
@@metaspencer yea save it as showcase fence somewhere
@richdiorio3650 4 ай бұрын
Is this cheaper than buying wooden fence sections?
@metaspencer 4 ай бұрын
unlikely -- those panels are usually pretty cheap
@ATLIEN333 Жыл бұрын
What I hate is that city codes make you build fence with the outside facing the neighbor. You took the time to invest money to improve fence and the neighbors get the best side to look at in my opinion. They get the benefit of a nice new fence as well at no cost and Improvement to their property.I would ask if they wanted to go half of the price. I know most likely that doesn't occur and may create friction. Oh yeah the fence looks great.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Yeah that sucks
@jolkraeremeark6949 Жыл бұрын
Maybe I missed it, but why not screw the rails to post instead of nails?
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
You could do that but that’s a lot of $crews
@jolkraeremeark6949 Жыл бұрын
@@metaspencer I've large dogs that are rough on fencing. Seems like screws may hold up better.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
@@jolkraeremeark6949 sounds like a good plan. they hold much better for sure
@lupitasmith9944 4 ай бұрын
Such a small space for dogs. Building an area for mine 8 times bigger and thought it was too small.
@metaspencer 4 ай бұрын
You're gonna love that new space! this one was not for dogs
@lupitasmith9944 4 ай бұрын
@metaspencer Oh, well, I guess I better look out for it. If it isn't already posted. Videos of fence keep popping up because that is my latest search and you came up.
@angellas.1314 10 ай бұрын
I would have kept the pretty ends that you cut off.
@metaspencer 10 ай бұрын
Yeah I always keep them ... they're great for birdhouses and other projects
@mirothedjplaylist 11 ай бұрын
There is a simpler way u channel top an bottom slide wood in
@metaspencer 11 ай бұрын
What kind of channel?
@OK-td7oe Жыл бұрын
Must have no rocks in the soil. Good luck doing this in my yard haha.
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
Yeah perfect soil there … good luck!
@theestheticiansoundstore8212 2 жыл бұрын
How long did it actually take you from start to finish
@metaspencer 2 жыл бұрын
About two days: a couple hours on the first day to set the concrete, then a few more hours to build the fence. It all depends on how long your fence is and how hard it is to dig your holes
@Brian-os9qj Жыл бұрын
Doable for most
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
absolutely!
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