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

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Part 2 (building the gates) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2G4YZmOhriEmrs is now up. Gates came out well. Moving old fence panels and Staining the fence coming soon!

[@eastcoastmodz5195]

Did you find out the purpose for the concrete and ashphalt under the ground?? Was it some sort of old building site or other reason for concrete and asphalt to be there??

[@kathranehunt]

Does this kind of fence help with noise?

[@EZPZ7]

You did not worry about the cables and other pipes ?🤔

[@covidfake1573]

I've glossed over a dozen DIY builds and all of them so far neglect to illustrate the most important step most people can't figure out. How did you lay out your string line to make it level and square? How did you determine how far away from the sidewalks, roads, utility easement, boundary? Never forget to have all utilities located first. I no each state and County has its own codes but they are closely related within reason. The string line layout is the most important step but nobody shares how its done.

[@db-xb6yw]

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.

[@ulyssescarranza6553]

Got a job on this tomorrow thanks chief . Good looking out. Love from California.

[@johnlee7085]

Placing the post on gravel is probably better, but that also allows moisture to wick up from the soil below. Either way, the wood will rot. So much better to use a metal post, but also more expensive.

[@bayodaman]

@@johnlee7085 Metal looks so ugly in my opinion rather just replace the fence in 10yrs lol

[@johnlee7085]

It’s not difficult to place a metal post and clad it in wood. Or You can plan to fail. Plenty do right. Planned obsolescence?

[@gregmize01]

you're being that guy

[@sportaholic4482]

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

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks I appreciate that, always trying the best I can.

[@jkiuper6543]

He does it well but there are methods that have the same quality that are faster. If your doing your own house sure this is fine but getting payed per job this would not cut it. Would take to long. So if you see people doing less than this, it does not mean they are doing a bad job.

[@jmodified]

I went to the extreme for my own house. Cut the tops of the posts, pickets, and the top sides of the side supports off at a slight angle and waxed all end cuts to reduce rain absorption; added 1x4 opposite the 2x4 for hurricane protection (wouldn't work with shadow box, but I have overlapping pickets); used slotted sliding connections with washers and lag screws between the side supports and posts to allow expansion and contraction without splitting; poured 2 inch wide 12 inch deep concrete under the entire length to stop animals from digging under.

[@EnginAyaz]

Those wood posts are going to break themselves and your heart in short time. Next time do galvanized heavy sch 20 or 40 steel posts.. they’ll last for life and you just replace slats…

[@jmodified]

@@EnginAyaz Not sure about the creator of this video, but where I live you do not need a permit or inspections to build a wood fence, but for metal you do, so it's a lot more hassle. The pt posts I used on my fence are in perfect shape after eight years, but I do live where there is rarely a freeze.

[@lucaskirin1532]

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

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks lol

[@joebob7344]

If you lived in the south near Mexico don’t forget your bear spray,camera,AR, night vision , high power lights to hold off the massive wave of illegals storming the country.

[@yessman78]

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.

[@ethancheung8633]

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.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks I really appreciate that!

[@bluesix2843]

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👌

[@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!

[@MrAngel3009]

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

[@davidc8560]

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

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

To be honest learned that one on another KZbin video... Worked great!

[@toddtraas4748]

Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful tutorial. I spent this past weekend building a 48’ section shadow box fence, and with all of your wonderful tips, it helped make the job a lot easier, saved us a ton of money and turned out looking super professional. Thank you so much.

[@dannyball2503]

Post level tool is pretty handy . I built a similar fence about 20 years ago, went 36” deep on all the holes, I only used one bag of quickcrete per hole. Hit lots of sidewalk , rock , and even asphalt. Dug the holes all by hand with shovels, post holes diggers and a heavy steel mining bar. The mining bar is like the jackhammer. It’s held up quite well over the years, kept the dogs safe. Nice job , you went further with attention to detail then I did.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks, there are many ways to achieve the same result. The post level is pretty cool but only measures over a 6" distance. It can be misleading on a less than perfect post.

[@ryanmacewen511]

I have the same nailer! It's decent for sure. I built a fence in 1997 at my parents house using the same method of post setting you did exactly. Although, I did through a rectangular picture frame mold around the top, for aesthetics and to run off water, raised about 2 inches from grade. I used 4x6's though since this fence could be plowed against in winter, and possibly rot more. I'm glad I over-built it. It's still standing today. I also incorporated a 9 foot wide swinging gate. I ran a 2x4 diagonal from top of hinge post to bottom of neighbor. The gate was essential two stacked trusses made of 2x4 members, screws, and liquid nails. I use weight bearing latch/pins. I used stockade fence sections which were pre-made, except for the gate, which I added two sections to. When closed the gate looks virtually invisible. I love your videos. Great work. Lumbers a bit insane right now. lol waiting.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Wow that sounds like a heck of a fence and ya over build it! Thanks for watching again glad you enjoy!

[@what-the-heck-is-it]

Thank you, finally, someone telling me how to measure my first corner post to @ 68" and do the same at the other corner post at 68", then add the string line to get the level across all the post (my ground is like a bow, high on both ends and low in the entire middle. After I got all post marked, I measure two inches below that line to add my first line of cross rails. Now I can measure from my first rail to get my other two rolls of railing space out perfectly, by eyesight its straight as can be. Happy camper! I am cutting my post a 70" (two more inches higher).

[@donnamarie4443]

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.👍

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks I really appreciate the support! I hope you can get your fence the way you want it.

[@papawd3991]

Making it look easy, thank-you for your end of construction comments, the spacers, procedure and video production was excellent.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@YesiPleb]

When running the string from one start post to the other, cut three identical pieces of wood about an inch thick so you can offset the string by an inch on each post. That way when you come to add the posts, you don't end up with your string slowly being pushed out. Use that third block you cut to use to put it in the right place.

[@jerrenb...]

I like this content you arent like demeaning or anything just a friendly guy with good info on a fence build

[@benjamincrooker2533]

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. 😊

[@utopia2112]

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

[@CG70CG70]

Awesome job. I just did 75 feet of fence myself. I used the pre-made fence panels and thought about staining them with a brush and roller but chose to spray them instead, which now I know is the only way to go. I did reduce the amount of paint I sprayed and went at it from different angles to try and cover every bit, that seemed to work well. I also used the postmaster galvanized posts for my project which allowed me to do all the work from my side. Neighbor had an old fence I butted my new one up to because he wouldn’t let me remove his to give me the option of working from his side. I even offered to remove his and handle the disposal, no cost to him and he just wouldn’t budge. All worked out in the end. Good luck on the staining.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks for the tips and we will see how this goes lol

[@Calamity_Jack]

@@ThatTechTeacher427 I also got an inexpensive Harbor Freight HVLP paint sprayer and used an oil-based stain I've had very good luck with - TWP 100. I was able to spray it easily right from the 5g can (undiluted) and it covered well and soaked nicely into the wood. My fence pickets are rough cut, so while using a brush or even a roller would be doable, it would have taken a lot longer. However, make sure you stand upwind from the spray. Don't ask me how I know that. :)

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

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.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks! Good suggestion that would work but I really like the excuse for the rental!

[@michaelsmart2640]

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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks I really appreciate that! Hopefully you continue to enjoys and I can come up with a project that may relate better to your situation. Thanks again!

[@Bags2723]

I'm not sure if this is your first fence built, but you did a great job. One thing I would suggest is that when you're setting your posts, you should put 4"-6" of pea or clear washed gravel at the bottom of the hole for drainage. I'd also stop you concrete about 4"-6" below grade and then back-fill the rest of the hole with clear gravel and dirt to again help with drainage and prevent water from getting between the post and the concrete once your wood has had time to dry and shrink. Cheers. 🇨🇦

[@law35penn]

Nicely done, I've finished my shadow box last summer, but the one important thing I learned was that wooden posts don't last that long matter how much you treat them. All of the posts in my neighborhood or as I'm driving by ppls houses with fences. A good 75% have their posts broken, lean, or about to brake. I ended up using 2 5/8 metal posts with the special clamps that I can use wood pickets. I will spray this summer.

[@escapetherace1943]

drill a hole in the bottom of your post. Pour teak or linseed oil into it. Plug it up. Enjoy your wooden post that won't rot for 50 years.

[@danleuw]

What about planting a small hedge on the outer side of the shadow fence to help with noise pollution from the road and for some extra privacy.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thats is a good idea something we will think about

[@Calamity_Jack]

I agree, that would definitely help with noise abatement and look nice to boot. But I would warn you, though, about a problem we encountered in an old neighborhood I lived in. The development had a privacy fence around it and a nice hedge in front of the fence. But it turned out the pickets were too low to the ground and too close to the hedge, because they got wet (and stayed wet much of the time) and eventually rotted out on the bottoms. We ended up having to rip all the fencing out and have it totally redone - expensive! So, I'd make sure the hedge watering system is well drained and don't allow mulch or plants to touch the bottoms of the pickets. Even pressure-treated wood has its limits.

[@EnginAyaz]

Plants won’t help with noise. In even the absolute most dense shrubbery possible you’ll be lucky to eliminate 1-2 decibels..

[@randallnorris231]

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. 👍

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad it could help in some way!

[@gkprivate433]

Good old fashioned sweat equity. Gosh I wish the newer generation of people could understand this. So many people buy a house, or more accurately take out huge mortgage loans for a house but don't have a clue about how to measure, cut or nail or fix anything. Well done sir, well done. As a contractor I appreciate your prep work even on the post concrete. One of my co bosses used to just run around and dump in the dry concrete right from the bag then add water, instead of pre mixing it properly as you did. Granted what he did was quicker and in the near term probably would hold the posts OK, in the long run it is not a good idea. In fact many building codes do not allow that shortcut.

[@JAIMEGARCIA-gw9re]

I really like how it came out.

[@jw11432]

It's definitely easier to use wooden posts, and having the concrete bottom and sloping the top helps, but I'd be afraid of rot still. Concrete still absorbs water and that can and will transfer to wood encased in concrete. I went with galvanized and painted steel posts when I built my fence. I also had to dig a bunch of holes, but I actually opted to buy a handheld auger, the kind with a small 2-cycle gas engine on top. I think I paid about $200 for it (used) and sold it after the project was done for at least $150, but I don't remember (it's been years). No doubt that rig used here was much easier to use ! lol My only regret is not going deeper for the post holes (I did 3 ft. deep holes) and not using kickboards (I think that's what they're called?) Basically, a 2x6 along the bottom/base of the fence, connected to the posts to help stabilize the posts and fence itself. I'm in North Texas where the soil is black clay, so the expansion and contraction can be a real pain in the ass, not only for fence posts but house foundations as well.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Ya I think anytime wood is pit in the ground it is going to rot. It is more of a matter of how long can you make it before it happens. Great ideas on your project and it sounds really well done.

[@Maminka60]

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

[@robertf4209]

Amazing work and such incredibly detailed narrative. Love the creative use of simple jigs and such to facilitate working alone. Without your guidance I probably wouldn’t have thought about some of these until half way through a job, or maybe even never. This is really a tremendous resource you’ve put into the public domain. Your attention to doing quality work clearly shows. You did a lot of research on every nuance of the build. On top of this you had another large project which is this tutorial video. That you captured all this video and then created this wonderfully narrated tutorial is a project likely as complex as the fence build, and you did it with matching high quality . You are truly an amazingly skilled and generous human. Thank you !

[@robertelie1434]

I would suggest that you buy and bring the lumber on site at least two weeks, open it out for a day or two let it air dry. Then pre finish all the post and rails and a section of the pickets. That way you can install a section and all the post and rails. Then finish all the pickets that have been drying with a sprayer in one day both sides with the required coats, and install the next day.

[@angelolautchang9667]

great job!!! I do the same, I pour 3 bags of concrete mix on each post

[@iampharmacy9692]

DUDE!!!! You deserve way more recognition!! Your videos are awesome. Your projects are great and you save people like me that are just starting learn the best methods without making so much research!!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

I appreciate that! Thanks!

[@gkprivate433]

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

[@420gzuz]

skid steers are great and all. i want one badly. but a compact kubota with pto and rear mount auger could have done the same job efficiently.

[@michaeldalton7511]

You have some serious ambition to do this on your own and attention to detail. Nice work!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks 👍

[@cosmosk8s]

Watched your grass video KZbin recommended to me now I'm on this video strangely starting to want to do yard work the more videos I watch

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks for watching and I hope it goes well

[@niteriderband4713]

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.

[@GorgoScrobo]

Yessir. 4-6” base of gravel at bottom of hole always. That’s why we say drill 6” deeper than your frost line I guess

[@johnjerrehian4642]

That's a lot of work. Nice job and it looks very professional.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks 👍

[@infinitibottle]

The most important thing is it looks good from both sides of the fence.

[@brentglaser1425]

Well done, and all by yourself! Impressive.

[@yjohn5290]

Good job. I prefer not to use concrete and wood posts but this is a very nice video/tutorial.

[@stancooper5997]

I had a shadow box fence at a previous house that didn't get treated for a few years and got some moss and other nasties on it. I ended up pressure washing it with deck wash and then used a Wagner sprayer to apply CWF straight from the 5 gallon bucket. There are much better sprayers these days, but that Wagner made quick work of it. I would go down one edge, then up the other, and then down the middle. I'd then do the back of the outside board and on to the next. I'm sure you'll figure out a rhythm. Cheers!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@FromTheHeart-777]

Wish I could call this man to help me with my fence lol. You are really good. You are the first person I've seen do this by yourself. Awesome work.

[@brad9529]

Its great you prepared for an asteroid impact, your fence will be very safe. Also great design for burgulars and peeping tom's, lovely step system to climb easily from either side for fast get away.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

lol

[@chrispierson4026]

Fantastic job young man, I am impressed.

[@SigmaStyleOZ]

Loved the process and outcome great project 👏

[@justinhodges9127]

I just got done with my privacy fence with no help . I only knew 1 way to get pickets close to ground with the different contours . we have dogs . so I flipped pickets upside down , flushes with the ground used 1 screw at top to hold in place and made a level cut across the top . then flipped pickets right side up . pulled first board up 1 inch from ground and followed my level string line . the bottom of pickets were perfectly in line with each other and the curvature of the ground . but I will say it probably took longer than professionals . but hey I'm no expert

[@justinhodges9127]

I also did not mix concrete . just dry poured and let the rain handle it from there .

[@beardedmaestro9689]

I built a picket style fence at my last house, and yes it looks nice, but man weed whacking is a pain.

[@galadrealS]

I have digging envy. we are following this and trying to build our fence, even with the auger, each hole takes hours, we have so much clay and rocks, it is just insane. But really nice video, you are awesome.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Wow, I feel for you! Its rough when one part of the project is more difficult than it should be. Good luck and thank you for watching!

[@galadrealS]

@@ThatTechTeacher427 Thanks. right now we have assigned specific parts. I watch the kids while my husband digs, then he watches them while i level and set the posts. he is pretty tall, so he can actually reach the bottom of the holes to dig out big rocks with a trowel if necessary, which happens a lot.

[@MM-sf8wq]

Excellent work. Great attention to detail!

[@phillong636]

WOW. that fence will still be there in the year 3000

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks I think it will at least last the length of time I'm in the home

[@PlayRightParent]

Did you get your utilities marked first?

[@jorjito5587]

Seen a great trick to keeping that dirt out of the way, use a cheap plastic kiddie pool to collect it as the auger bit runs through the center 😀

[@marklawrence343]

A really great job, you did very good friend.

[@OU8Aspark]

A very nice job on the fence.

[@curtzeek8818]

I don't cut the posts until fence is up and I caan measure off the top of fence. Much more accurate that way. You might have mounded concrete a little more or less on posts.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

I get why you would do it this way but on the flip side I measured up the height I wanted the top stringer on the first post and the last in the line. Ran a string line or a laser between those 2 points. Then double checked it at every post in the row to make sure that no pickets were going to touch the ground. The reason I like to do it this way is because my fence did not follow the grade of the land it follows a perfectly straight line and the top of the fence is perfectly straight from beginning to end. Only the gap between the bottom of the fence picket and ground chances.

[@stampstepper2393]

You’re my latest subscription from my last about... Two years ago! Great content man this is only my second video I’ve watched by you👏🏽👏🏽

[@jcreatenz]

Man I love hard work... could watch it all day.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Stick around then lol

[@AlvinC-sz3li]

A Ryobi guy did such a great project!

[@patmason7276]

Nice fence yea need to put them close because over time the boards shrink.

[@rustybeatty6567]

I would cap the top starting from the top runners up for a more decorative look and also reduce warping in the fence and it will strengthen the fence so you could have a sturdy mounting point for hang decorative and accent lighting or other things in the future on either side of the fence.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Good advice 👍

[@mattd5762]

Was there a road in your yard previously? Wondering how you hit asphalt and concrete digging your holes lol

[@AccessRealityTruth]

Watching you from Oban, Scotland. Great video, very well explained. Thanks a lot!

[@xxrealdealxx11]

Just stumbled across this video after doing some research on methodology for fence building (as I may need to replace one soon). I felt compelled to leave a comment due to how thorough you were with building this fence. This is me on a lot of projects. Usually gets involved and over engineered. Maybe it’s because I’m anal and a perfectionist. Either way your video hit all the checkboxes for me when approaching a project.

[@scottsachs2547]

Great Job! Great Voice! Great Teacher!!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks so much!

[@ReactorMk18]

Great work! I'm so happy your channel is taking off!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks it is because people like you watch. I appreciate it

[@danielploy9143]

Impressive and educational. May I ask what size auger bit was used?

[@omarsanchezjr9047]

Pretty pleased?? that fence looks great!!! Awesome job and thank you for the video.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@dennish411]

Thats a nice trick with speed sqaure on post ty

[@seattlecarpenter]

Good work. Looks great.

[@jeffreywhite7657]

Superb fence build man! Very nice & professional quality built.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thats that means a lot!

[@davidkeppler37]

First of all...it's a great fence. An easier way to mix your concrete is put it in the hole dry and add water.. use. "REBAR" to poke and mix around the post a bag at a time. The clamp and spacer is good but a screw will hold the stringer at one end while you manipulate the other. Less moving parts and there's a screw there to use too. Good job and Information. No excuse for planning and good work!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks I really appreciate it. Also thanks for the good advice. I see you caught my rebarb lol

[@davidkeppler37]

@@ThatTechTeacher427 thought you making a pie there for a second but the video pro Ed otherwise. ✌

[@gkprivate433]

many building codes do NOT allow just dumping in the concrete and then adding water. It is a quick and easy way to do it, but not as good in the long run

[@maketrn7479]

I really wanted to do something like this when I grow up! thank you so much for the idea!!!!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

NP Thanks for watching

[@666DarkOverlord]

for me personally I would have done the road side pickets first and stacked up the pickets for the inside in a sunny spot of the garden with enough space between them all to air out so that all of the boards get dried but while still having access to the inside face of the road side pickets for spraying then on some saw horses spray the pickets for the inside before installing them, it'd take a week or 2 before the structure of the fence is finished but gives the piece of mind that the finish is guaranteed to be perfect across the board with a lot less hassle and there won't be any chance of missed spots between the 2 sides where moisture build up or bugs can start to cause damage.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

That's a great idea. When I redo the other side I am thinking about something very similar to that maybe even hanging up prestained pickets

[@MikeFyxdt]

Oh yeah, that was fun to watch go up. I’m glad it was you doing the work and not me! I am looking forward to your gate video, because mine needs some love. Great job!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks hopefully should be soon

[@ejseda6546]

I just discovered your channel. I love how attentive to detail you are. Look forward to doing some of your projects myself.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Awesome to hear and thanks! I should have plenty more coming, seems like it never stops.

[@Will_rrh]

Love your videos and the time you take to explain why/how you do certain things.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks I appreciate that

[@scottheywood6502]

I live near Toronto, Canada and many contractors pour the concrete into a "Sonotube" (or other brand of heavy cardboard tube) that's been placed in the holes in the ground and cut-off near ground level. Galvanized U-shaped post saddles with a rebar base are then embedded in each concrete-filled tube and aligned with string to hold the fence posts. This way, if you ever need to replace or remove a fence post or a fence section, you can simply unscrew it from the saddle. Just thought I'd share another method of fence building :-) The pros use laser levels to mark the height of the posts.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Those are all great ideas that sounds like the way we build decks or other small structures. Cool to hear how others do it.

[@scottheywood6502]

@@ThatTechTeacher427 The reality is that the way you did it the fence is way stronger. If a post rots you simply cut it off and use an old bumper-style car jack and a chain to pull out the concrete ;-) One thing worth mentioning regarding the "shadowbox" is air flow on hot days. I've been in yards with pools where the fence boards were butted and there wasn't a whiff of air movement. With the poured and stamped dark-shaded concrete walkways and patio an 86F day quickly became a 105F!!

[@gkprivate433]

@@scottheywood6502 you know I like your idea. I am contemplating what type of fence for my Florida home and the idea of keeping air moving versus the white plastic fence people often use sounds like a good idea for my pool back yard.

[@scottheywood6502]

@@gkprivate433 The shadowbox allows for airflow and helps whisk away the heat in the backyard. It's attractive on two sides so if you're sharing the cost with a neighbor you both get the same look.If you want more privacy you can set the vertical fence boards closer together. As you're in Florida I suspect your yard get darn toasty ;-)

[@WillPainter_OregonNative]

Maybe I missed to the comment, but what is the spacing on the posts. If 8" on center, I would think there would be no cuts on an 8' stringer. tia

[@WillPainter_OregonNative]

I found it at the end. 94" OC

[@mattkerekanich]

Usually corner lots in that area consider both sides facing a street to be front yards, which you can't install a fence in. Did you have to get a variance approved? Is that why you took forever for this project? Why are you the way that you are?

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Actually yes getting the variance and permit took almost a month that did make this project take longer than I wanted.

[@nosvader]

CleeterMcSkeeter Fan I see. Dope fence build! Can't wait to see the next project for the channel!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Hell Ya Brother! Thanks and there is plenty more to come!

[@OOOHBILLY]

Next time, run a chalk line across the board for the nails if you want a crisp look.

[@choocharooch19]

Hey, thanks for the video! Can you share what size the spacer was that you used between your pickets?

[@Dan-qp1el]

You are a great teacher!

[@budaschbrenner7354]

impressive! great video! I like you use of jigs..

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks 👍 I appreciate it!

[@ericmoss8344]

Great Job!! Lot's a work and planning... and like you mentioned, the cost went up quite a bit from planning to doing. :)

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks!

[@DerekTJ]

So this has a name? Cool. I want this but with horizontal pickets. I want a fence that looks the same both side because I plan to have a party wall with my neighbour - I don't want there to be a good side.

[@t.daviswoodworks]

Did you call for locates before digging?

[@joshdavidson9672]

Your video is awesome! I’m doing a very similar project at my house & your vid has been extremely helpful. One question… how did you calculate the spacing of the pickets in each section? If the spacing varied did you have to make different spacer blocks? Thanks so much for sharing!

[@maryhelenmoon3781]

did you figure this answer out? i am curious too

[@niteriderband4713]

Can you go more in detail how you measured the width of your spacer for your pickets?

[@donstarck3282]

You could probably sell your old fence for what it cost new. Sign of the times 😆. Great job.

[@jesselonghi9016]

Great job on the fence! Very professional. Awesome shirt by the way. I have the same Freedom factory shirt.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thank you! Hell ya brother!

[@kermitefrog64]

Great video. I would wear a respirator when working with cement. The dust will coat your lungs and then you are going to have serious health issues. My grandfather worked with cement and it coated his lungs with silica and he developed asthma and emphysema. Eventually he had cancer of the lungs.

[@michaelcrossley4716]

I'm screwed then 😬

[@marilyntkeller]

Yep! It’s the TOOLS, Man! Thanks for this tutorial how will You protect/stain the wood?

[@debrajones156]

I got some good tips. Thanks 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉