Installing pre-assembled wood fence panels

If you are installing pre-built panels, take the time to make this line level. This will help you get the posts spaced properly. Using the line to measure, drive stakes into the ground to mark where your posts will go. Remember that if you are using pre-built panels, your posts will have to be exactly 8 feet apart. Your fence posts should be driven to a certain depth. At minimum, that depth is a third of the total length of the pole.

If you are building a 6 foot tall fence, you should ideally buy 10 foot poles, bury the lower 3 feet, and then cut off the extra foot after you are done. If you are installing a 4 foot fence, you would only need to bury two feet of a 6 foot pole.

However, if you live in colder climates, be sure that the pole will extend below the frost line to prevent heaving. Ideally, your holes should flare out at the bottom to create additional stability. Place a few inches of gravel in the bottom for drainage.

Treat the section of post that will be underground with the wood preservative. Allow the post to soak in the preservative overnight. The posts can be secured with dirt or concrete, but be sure that you have your gravel in the bottom for drainage.

Use a level to confirm that the posts are upright and plumb. Use your line as a guide. You can also go to the end of the row and look down the row of posts to be sure they are all perfectly aligned. Continue checking the posts to be sure none have shifted, and make the necessary adjustments. Mound the dirt around the posts so water will drain away from it. The corners should receive additional bracing until they are permanently set. Round off or cap the tops of the posts to prevent water from entering the wood through them.

For pre-built panels, you will not require rails. Once the posts are set, you are ready to call your friend over and screw in the panels.

Wood is a much cheaper alternative compared to wrought iron and vinyl. As a natural material, wood will flow beautifully with the surrounding of your outdoor living space. You can turn it into a variety of styles as you wish to beautify and comfort your backyard. The tutorial on How to Install Wood Fence Panels below will guide you to decorate your outdoor living space in a very beautiful way!

They are much easier to install and the one with shadowbox style is the most favorite option that you can consider. Once you have purchased the pre-fabricated panels, measure them from the outside edge to another. The measurement of the panels will be used to determine the measurement between each post of the panel.

The brackets will work to attach the panels to the posts. Commonly, you will need 3 metal brackets for each post. Some help from a friend will do you good. To finish the whole section of the panel, you just need to repeat the step of installing the line post and attaching the panel above.