Building A Garden Picket Fence

Set the posts in concrete and space them as desired but no more than 96 on center.

Building a garden picket fence.

Mark every 8 feet for the posts. That is the height of the top of a standard 2 4 joist hanger available from your local building supply store. How to build a picket fence. Install and trim the posts according to your plan.

Starting at one corner mark where you want the post to go. Measure the area for the fence and draw a line using spray paint or use stakes and strings to mark the area. To strengthen the gate and add a touch of charm remove two pickets from the scrap end of the fence panel. To securely set the posts fill the bottom of your hole with a layer of gravel and place the post in the hole.

Use a miter saw or miter box to cut the end of each board at an angle then secure the boards to the back of the gate using wood screws. In this project the pickets stand at 36 above grade and the posts are 38 without the post caps. Use a post level to ensure the post is plumb and pour concrete to hold the post in place. 2 mark stringer positions.

Figure out where you want the gate to go and mark posts at least 4 feet apart. Once removed rid the boards of any nails. Mark each post at the height of the string. 1 install and trim posts.

It is not necessary to fill the hole with concrete all the way to the top. This video shows you h.