You could also use glue or drive screws from the top, or you can leave out the top boards. To attach the top boards, I used a pocket hole jig. However, I used a miter saw to cut the wood and to bevel the post tops, a table saw to rip some of the pickets and bevel the top boards, and a surface planer to smooth the pickets. The fence brackets and some of the hardware and tools are from American Royal Hardware in Montclair, NJ.ĭepending on the dimensions and how fancy you want to get, this build can be done with a saw and a drill/driver. The wood for this project is from Boards and Beams in Fairfield, NJ. With any DIY project, you're likely to make multiple trips to the store, and you're going to want advice from experts. I highly recommend shopping from local suppliers when you can. I have included links to some of the materials and tools I used. The sections are about 44" tall and 50" wide, but the exact dimensions will be determined by where you have to place your fence posts. You can make the fence any size you need to suit your purpose. The 2x4 horizontal boards just rest in the brackets instead of being screwed in like they would be in a standard fence. The key components are fence brackets that are attached to the post to hold each fence section. If you use pressure-treated wood instead, choose compatible screws. The posts are cedar 4x4s, installed with "no mix" post cement.Įverything is attached with 2" or 1-1/4" stainless steel screws. The horizontal supports and gate frame are made from cedar 2x4s. I ran mine through the planer, but it wasn't really necessary. The fence pickets are knotty green cedar 1x4s that are surfaced on one side and rough on the other. While cedar can sometimes be expensive relative to pressure-treated pine, siding and fence boards are often cheaper because they're knotty and only surfaced on one side.Ĭedar ages nicely and doesn't require painting or staining. It's lightweight and great for outdoor projects.
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The secret is to use fence brackets and leave out some of the screws.Īny construction project can be dangerous or fatal, so please take appropriate safety precautions and consult a professional when you need help.
The project is pretty much the same as building a fixed fence. Our solution was to build a fence with removable panels. The challenge was to build something that would still allow for easy servicing of the equipment. This is also where we keep our garbage cans and recycling bins. For those reasons, we wanted to build a fence to cover our air conditioning equipment. We also built a bocce court alongside the house. We live on a corner, so half of our yard space is exposed to the public.
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