DIY Privacy Fence | How to build a Fence | 150+ Feet 6' Shadow Box | Fence Makeover Pt. 1

I am currently extending my fence closer to the property lines to enable us to fully utilize more of our backyard and increase privacy. In this video will show you how to build a fence or at least the way I built our 6 foot privacy fence. The project starts in this video with the creation of 150+ feet of new 6’ tall shadow box fence to match the existing fence we have. I show my plans, method of installing the posts and building the new sections of fence. I believe this is a great DIY Fence project that most anyone could handle with enough time and a few key tools. In future videos I will give more details of how I built the large gate, how I reuse the old sections of fence, and the staining process of the sections built in this video.

I hope you enjoyed the video and come back to see how the project turns out!

Special thanks to my dad for helping out with this one!

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[db-xbyw]

You are basically encapsulating your post in concrete. When your treated post shrinks- a gap forms around the post allowing moisture to build up around your post with no where to go due to the surrounding concrete. This could potentially rot out your post prematurely. One option might be to place washed gravel in the hole first- set your post and then fill with concrete around the sides to stabilize. Any moisture will then freely run through and out the bottom.

[sportaholic]

You’re the epitome of showing that taking the extra time to do it right makes for a better overall product. Well done.

[lucaskirin]

Wow that fence is immaculate. Glad to see all of the correct legal actions were taken when installing. You did not mention this, and i think it is a valuable point, but you may consider adding siege defense weaponry to the fence. Trebuchets, catapults, and ballistas would be ideal. Potentially evening adding a moat with a hydraulic draw bridge by the gate. Something to consider

[gkprivate]

yeah. Harbor Freight can be iffy. Labor wise the nailer is the way to go. screws are over kill

[MrAngel]

for someone who never built it anything before, you worked better than a pro.

[lesconrads]

I really hope that the algorithm is picking you up. I love the visuals, the audio, the framing. Well, and the content obviously.
Has nothing to do with my life (I rent in the city...) but somehow the french drain video got suggested to me. I'm staying dangit!

[ethancheung]

Man even though I’m not trying to build a fence it was fun watching you put this up. Such methodical methods, precision and attention to details; finally really appreciate you for sharing your knowledge, all the lessons-learnt etc. and explaining it so thoroughly.

[davidc]

Love the clamping of the speed square to cut the tops off. So easy, but I didn't think of that.

[davidgekler]

I like to run posts an inch above fence line and taper all four sides so water will Not pool on top of post. Alternative is to cap all posts. Rot can come from bottom And top! Beautiful fence!

[bluesix]

A very conscientious job. Well done. If I may offer a couple of additional tips. Using Bitumen sleeves that you heat shrink around the post necks will protect the posts from rotting at ground level. It’s the most likely failure point. Closing the grain on the top of the cut posts would be prudent. Maybe a timber cap, shaped lead or sealer. Additional treatment would have been best applied before erection, as you say a tricky job ahead!. A gravel/base board along the ground would have offered a consistent height guide for installing the Pickets to sit on and also provided a replaceable isolator keeping the bottoms of the Pickets away from damp ground. It’s easier to replace one horizontal board than multiple vertical ones. Also helps with sag as that is a lot of weight suspended on 3 cross rails. Maybe 4 rails next time🤷‍♂️
You’re spot on with your Auger experience and how best laid plans don’t always work out! Lucky you have such good ground.
Well done, a fence to admire👌

[niteriderband]

I would have painted the buried bottom of the posts with creosote wood preservative for water/fungus protection. Also I read it is not good to put concrete at bottom end of wood posts because water will seep down and get trapped if post is totally encased with concrete. Put the post in first sitting on some gravel at bottom then pour your concrete in hole so the very bottom of post can drain any trapped water that would happen over time.

[benjamincrooker]

Nicest looking fence I've seen in a long time good job . If your posts shrink, just caulk the top of it with some driveway concrete cement caulking. 😊

[utopia]

Clamping the speed square to the post to use as a guide — that alone was worth the like. Great video.

[donnamarie]

Great video. Wished l had a man to help me build/fix my fence since a train is going past my home. Took me 40 years to finally buy a house, the city to clean up the old freight train tracks & now the feds decided to put in a passenger train😟. Going to watch all of your videos. Excellent conversation & sharing of your knowledge. Much appreciated. Makes me want to follow you through to the end of your build.👍

[yessman]

You fitted those posts perfectly - they'll last so much longer than others I've seen fitted because of the way you've finished off the concrete above the ground level. PERFECT. Great finish to the rails and pickets too. Well done.

[cranstjs]

My own experience as of a 2007 fence installed was that the wooden posts these days are not as good as they were 20 + years ago. Many of mine warped badly after 10 years forcing me, when I rebuilt the fence to have to pull them all out and put metal posts in.

[benjaminreinhardt]

Fence looks good. When it comes time to pull the old fence out, a high lift jack works good to pull them. Or a good excuse to rent the skid steer again.

[randallnorris]

Really enjoyed the video. Your use of jigs was impressive. I have several hundred feet of fence to replace this summer, I’ll be applying some of your technique to my project. I’ve been a DIY kind of guy all my life, you can always learn new ways of doing things, if you pay attention.. Thank you Sir. 👍

[michaelsmart]

Fence looks good. For a fully private fence, next time place your lap board over the space on the same side. Guarantied privacy! And use screws. May take longer to build but easier repairs.

[Maminka]

No nonsense, precise, and done right and correctly. Just found your channel and these videos are great. Thank you.