To help enclose your space and provide some privacy, building a fence around your yard is a good project that doesn't have to be difficult. All it takes is careful planning and the proper execution of the following steps.
First, you should find out how tall the fence should be, or even if a fence will provide the privacy you need. With the help of someone else, whom is holding a board of the planned height of your fence, have them walk around the perimeter of the yard while you stand and sit to evaluate the privacy given by your fence. By planning the height of each section independently, you can conserve the amount of material you use to achieve the privacy that you want. If the fence needed will be too tall, then fast growing trees or bushes will provide the best solution.
The next step is to mark the locations of the fence posts which will provide the main support. It is important to know the local laws and rules regarding how far from the property line that you have to build. Before building, you should apply for a fence building permit, which will provide you with the guidelines regarding building your fence. Failing to apply for a permit may result in at worst, your fence being torn down, or at best, being forced to apply for a permit and paying a hefty fine. You should also find out your community rules, as they can prove to be more stringent than county guidelines, and may require that specific materials be used in the construction of the fence.
Once a permit has been obtained and the pertinent laws and rules have been learned, the next step will be to identify the location of the property line. You can typically go down to city hall and obtain a photocopy of the property lot. You can also use a metal detector to locate the iron property posts that border your home. Once one is found, place a stake above it (although you may want to dig a bit to ensure you didn't find a coin or those keys you've been looking for).
Now construction begins. Stake out the location of each of the primary fence posts, ensuring that they remain within less than eight feet. Two gates should be put in, with one at least four to six feet in width to accommodate larger items you may need to bring into the yard. Something that will be helpful is to make a section of the fence removable. Placing it next to a road or access way, this will enable contractors easy access to the back yard when it comes time for the next improvement.
Once the stakes are located, holes should be dug and the stakes placed, ensuring that they are upright. Then cement is poured into holes while using stakes around the post to ensure that it remains upright while the cement cures. Once the cement is cured, the walls of the fence are built and affixed in place. It would be best to use three two by fours or two by sixes to ensure that the sections do not sag. Once completed, you will enjoy the newfound privacy of your yard.
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Originally posted 2008-12-16 05:14:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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I have seen a short wooden fence in Germany referred to as a Jaeger fence. It is simple in appearance but I didn’t get a close look. I would love to have construction instructions if anyone knows how.
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