5 Mistakes NOT to Make When Building a Fence

When building a fence there are things that can go wrong, and there are common fence mistakes that can be made if you're not careful or don't know what to look for. In this video I'm going to show you the 5 most common fence building mistakes I come across and how to avoid them! Learning how to avoid these mistakes will make your fences better, stronger, and last longer. Check it out and let me know what you think!

0:00 Intro
0:29 Mistake #1
0:54 Mistake #2
1:19 Mistake #3
1:39 Mistake #4
2:07 Mistake #5
2:51 Bonus Mistake
3:15 Outro

I'm Joe Everest, The Fence Expert. On this channel, I'm going to teach you everything there is to know about fences. We're going to show you how to build a fence, everything about fence posts, different fence installation methods and much, much more. If you're wanting to become a fence builder, or if you're just trying to build a DIY fence, my channel will help you out. So subscribe and ring the bell icon, that way you don't miss any of my fence videos!

► Check Out My Social Media:

► Gear I Use:

*NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at NO COST TO YOU. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!

[paulmcgrouin]

20 years as a fencer and can’t argue with any of those golden rules, do it nice or do it twice. 👍

[goldenretriever]

I put my treated fence up in 1991 and after 30+ years it still looks brand new because I stain/seal it every 5-7 years.
Right on brother!

[SM-rtpr]

Utility locating is most often a free service for homeowners. (Just in case someone didn't know already.)

[Adam]

I never thought about metal hardware for a gate. Makes perfect sense! Thank you!!

[GaryM]

Tip #7 Have your yard surveyed before even thinking about building a fence. I built my fence inside of my property line 20 years ago and my neighbor recently sued me for adverse possession, (squatters rights) of the land not fenced on the property line. He now legally owns that strip. It was very expensive to litigate.

[TheAlpine]

It's nice when having a true professional reinforce how you've been building fences (occationally). Thanks for posting!

[candid]

In areas of frost...along with digging your post holes deep enough, you can also bell shape the bottom of the post hole.That will prevent the frost from pushing the post and concrete up.

[kennethamend]

My father and I built our 1st fence in Florida years ago and we're getting ready to build another. Using steel post and hardware is a brilliant idea!! Considerate done! Thank You!! God Bless

[tristanradzik]

i fell in love with you when you said cookie cutter fence, great work brother than you for the information! stay safe

[ixamraxi]

A couple of these are not necessarily mistakes, but aesthetic choices. A stair step design using pre-made panels can look quite nice, especially on a gentle slope, and in some cases a custom fence that contours the ground that goes up and down just looks like the person didn't grade properly. Transitions can look nice, but its not really a fencing mistake to not have one, as it doesn't really impact the function or longevity of the fence. The rest, completely agree.

[udavidism]

You can build a wood gate and make it work. A brace at the proper angle, coming up from the hinge side bottom to the top opposite corner and screwing it all together. For added insurance against sagging you can add a 1/4 inch all thread rod in the other direction and raise any future sag.

[tonyy.]

I personally do fencing for a living and all great tips man👍🏽

[bobbyl]

Great vid. Short, to the point and informative.

[nicholasbiancardi]

I've been building fences for the past 10 years in my dad and grandpa's business, and I'm always trying to learn more, great content!

[milqueto]

Would you make a video using the hardware to make the gate? Frame, hinges, et al? Would the frame have to be custom? Was it welded?

Also, what wood was used for the fence in the video? Is it cedar, or pine? Thank you.

[khd]

Our minimum depth here is 4-6 feet, because of the Frontline. This transition looks excellent!

[ryanrasmussen]

What stain was used on that fence? The color looks great! Thanks for the tips!

[okdirt]

When i was pipelining we cut an at&t fiber optics line that was not marked in its actual location, us having the one call took blame off us and cost att if I remember correctly asround a million

[tmango]

If you need a yard for a demo fence, I’ve got the perfect one! 😉

[PapasAnimals]

Thanks, Joe! I've learned quite a bit by watching your videos. I am replacing an existing 6' cedar privacy fence around the perimeter of my back yard. I was pleasantly surprised to find the majority of the existing 4×4 posts are still solid. I will be replacing most of the fence rails... is 'pressure treated' wood suitable for this?