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How to Install a Panel Fence

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Get great privacy with a panel fence. These fences are prefabricated and very easy to put up. You may want to consider the lapped type - it's woven like a basket - because the panels tend to shrink a bit with hot weather. You will need at least two people for this project.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Dig the fence post holes, but don't install the posts. Leave a post by each hole.

  2. Step 2

    Set the first post into its hole and fill the space around it with gravel.

  3. Step 3

    Have an assistant hold the prefabricated panel up against the post while you fasten the panel to the post with angle brackets at 24-inch intervals.

  4. Step 4

    Nail a temporary strut to the post to keep it upright.

  5. Step 5

    Alternate putting up posts and panels. Fill each post hole with gravel as you go.

  6. Step 6

    Fasten the capping strips to the tops of the fence panels.

  7. Step 7

    Cut off each fence post 2 inches above fence level and nail on the post caps.

  8. Step 8

    Fill the post holes with concrete and let it set.

  9. Step 9

    Remove the struts.

Tips & Warnings
  • Leave a small gap at the bottom of the fence to help prevent rotting.
  • Get your neighbor's permission if you will need to work on his or her side of the fence.

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on 11/22/2005 I would add in a step to attach a string to the first pole and then to the 4th or 5th so a straight line is established to keep the panels level with each other.

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