Things You'll Need:
- Fencing Materials
- Calculators
- Measuring Tapes
- Trucks
- Calculators
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Step 1
Consider the amount of wear and tear your fence will take. You may not need the very best hardwoods available if you live in a relatively mild climate and you don't have animals or children that may be leaning or climbing on your ranch-style fence.
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Step 2
Pick solid wood posts without knots, which affect the integrity of the post.
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Step 3
Get post caps for wooden fence posts. Exposing the ends of the wood to rain will encourage moisture and cause rotting.
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Step 4
Decide if you want to sink your posts in concrete or set them on fence post spikes. Spikes are a lot easier to install and remove, whereas concrete is permanent.
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Step 5
Select a gate made of oak or cedar rather than economical softwoods. It will be worth the investment when you aren't replacing it every few years.
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Step 6
Keep in mind that wrought iron requires priming and painting - and that painting must be kept up.
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Step 7
Look for bricks rated type SW (severe weathering) for areas prone to snow and ice. Type MW (moderate weathering) will hold up fine in climates with little frost.






