How to build a fence

[Northendzone]

Originally Posted by wooohooo

Thanks for the pics, but what kind of wood is being used here if not 2x6's?

the three horizontal supports are 2 * 4's - which work fine.

if you have the extra cash, and figure you may live in the house for a while, go with 6 * 6 posts and 2 * 6 supports on the horizontal.......

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by zamler

He means the horizontal 2x4s or 2x6s that traditionally are put near the top and bottom between the posts.

It really depends on where you live. Calgary has good soil for posts, black, clay, and some stone, a good mix. If you live in an area that is mostly sand, it won't hold a post properly at all.

Yes, this is a Calgary thing.

BTW, cement is a component of concrete.

Yes, you're right.

[SilverGS]

Originally Posted by Barnes

Have someone dig the holes for you if they can access your yard with a bobcat. It cost me about $100 for 140' worth of fence.

Do you still have the contact info for this person? I am looking for someont to dig some holes for me.

[Rathji]

Go to Totem with your measurements and they will help you figure out how much fence you need, pick out a design, give you all the parts.

Totem Fence Styles

I am a fan of the Fortress and Bastion styles myself, but they need 4-2x4 and (for Bastion)a 1x4 per section rather than just 3-2x4's so it increases cost a bit.

They also have the advantage if you put your top rail on first, it gives you a upper boundary to place your fence boards against when you are putting them up so you don't need to worry about where the board is vertically.

As for actual construction: If you can use a nail gun and get a bobcat to dig the holes.