Forever Fence-Built To Last, Easy & VERY DIY Friendly

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

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[@joeywelch-ud8yr]

I built a similar project when I lived in Oklahoma in 1977, before we had computers, much less KZbin, but I built a board and board rather than a board and batten - (210 feet long). That way, it looked the same from both sides - what I call a good neighbor fence - and it allowed the wind to blow through. Back then I hand sanded each redwood board and sanded off my fingerprints doing it. This was before I even heard of gloves, power nailers, electric screwdrivers, and pocket holes. I grade you 100% on this one, and I saved a link for posterity, just like I saved all those home improvement books from the '70's.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

LOL I finally threw away some VHS home improvement tapes. Glad you liked the video and good for you on your fence. Thanks for watching.

[@1Tibs1]

😂❣️

[@enochpage1333]

Thanks for mastering and thoroughly explaining your methods for a built-to-last fence! People who call it over-built no longer appreciate the problem solving, calculation, and diligence required in durable, well-measured carpentry.

[@tonysellers5368]

I can do about anything with wood, carve, cabinets, and carpentry. I say you did an excellent job building a beautiful and durable fence. Can't think of anything that would have made it better. I also appreciate you explanation it was simple but at yhe same time in detail. Anyone wanting to build a fence that does not know how should not have any issues following the directions you gave. I'll give you 5 stars on the fence, 5 stars on the directions, and I'll give you 5 stars on the video. I enjoyed watching this video..

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you so much and glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@sargeinamerica]

I’m am a carpenter and I deal with a lot of HOA’s personally I would never ever live in a place that has one! Great job on the fence.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Yes they can be a real pain, much worse than the one I live in. Thank you for watching.

[@Tigerratcat]

This is the best fence I’ve ever seen. Well done

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you very much, glad you liked it. Thank you for watching

[@lavidboys]

You did more than what a professional would do

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

That is the nice thing about doing it yourself. Thanks for watching

[@jackclark1994]

Construction guys usually go by the minimum code. DIY can be WAAAAY too much and look ten times better cause you've got more time on your hands

[@goovitoo]

What it coast in material

[@Grggeorge]

Nope he did less and didn’t have a clue how to build a fence

[@BruiserFL]

Never seen a fence built so sturdy. I'd gladly pay extra for this kind of quality. Nice work!

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you. Glad you liked the build. Thanks for watching.

[@PersonalStash420]

Oh you will pay extra alright. My brother painted houses for a living and he quickly learned to stay away from engineers as customers. They wanted him to caulk every place he drove a nail before painting.

[@ebowens73]

I'm a fellow Texan. I believe that you built your fence better than any wooden picket fences I've seen. I simply love how you did it, from start to finish. I want to suggest that you use a string to help keep the nails in a straight line, instead of using a chalk line. You nailed them in a straight line anyway. I don't think anyone will ever notice that. Thanks for sharing the videos you make! Very insightful and educational. I've enjoyed watching them! 😊

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for watching.

[@PraxisPrepper]

I've never thought to use tar for extra protection. thx for that thought.

[@dudeman9701]

I've been a carpenter for over 35 years. And in that time I've never seen anything as over done as this fence. I found myself amazed of how much thought you put into so many aspects of building a fence. That truly didn't need to be. And to be quite frank with all the nights you must have lost sleep over figuring all this out. I think you missed the more logical way of doing things. I don't mean any of this as an insult because I think your fence speaks for itself. And I think you did a great job. That will even impress your great grand children when they are trying to " maybe make repairs" Anyway great job.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

That's the plan to not have to mess with it again in my life time. Thanks for watching

[@PersonalStash420]

@@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101 That's why I am doing mine the same way. I am 65 and I probably only have this one fence left in me so it better last.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

@@PersonalStash420 Yes exactly and even if you were 45 the goal is to last forever and ever. Thanks for watching.

[@phaZe0]

Looks beautiful. I'd say better than a lot of professionals. Great job

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, and I would agree based on the couple neighbors that have had "professionals" replace there fence. Thanks for watching.

[@leo959]

Greatest fence I have ever seen

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thanks and thank you for watching

[@tosgem]

Amazing job and there's lots of stuff I would have never bothered doing. Even though I've never built a fence myself. BUT. I've patched plenty of old, falling down fences, and one thing maybe you could have done is something I swore I'd do if I built one - put some fall on the top surface of each of your runners / rails (and your very top board) so the water runs off them. When I patch up fences I often have to do what you showed in your first video in this series - nail a whole new board over the top of the palings because the rail underneath is too rotten to nail or screw into in places. I've looked at these fences after heavy rain and seen the water pooling in dips, concaves, or cracks in the rails, right where they are most rotten. I always thought having some taper-off would have extended the life of those boards by many years. I'd probably even do it (in my own OCD way) to the curb you poured. Have the formwork on one side just a hair higher (say, 1/8 of an inch?) than the other so that water runs off.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Happy you enjoyed it and thanks for watching the series.

[@arnulfovergara7846]

BEAUTIFIL,BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@ssanta74]

An HOA telling people that they can't stain a wooden picket is about the dumbest thing I've ever heard

[@bodivanbodivan3668]

This is the best fence job i've ever seen and i've seen a few

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you so much, glad you liked it. Thank you for watching.

[@Wugawamp]

Thinking about fencing my yard here in northeast. This was interesting and easy to watch. Thanks for the great tips and appreciate your attention to detail. Love the curb idea. A lot of work, but worth it and I just know it is very satisfying. Really nice job.

[@aubreyleatherland8747]

Good job I am a first time fence builder studying how it is dun and had wonder about rubber drive way sealer and you showed me how to use my idea thank you.

[@Jerrynov13]

Fantastic job. I did the same thing 40 years ago and it’s still up..

[@leonjohnson9433]

I have learned quite a lot watching this series. Thank you for taking the time to explain. Excellence!!

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@johnmcdonald8584]

Sir, thats what you call a fence, from the ground up perfection. great job!

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thanks 👍 thanks for watching

[@daveallen924]

Looks great! Looking forward to seeing the rest get finished.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, I am quite happy with how it turned out. Thanks for watching

[@tallhair]

Me too. I’m wondering if you will do the rest of the fence.

[@ryandrury6102]

I’m getting ready to do a fence Sunday same kind thank you for the inspirational video Great very well put together and I like how you explained everything. Thank you so much.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you. I do try to do more explaining in my videos instead of glossing over it but it does tend to make them longer. Good luck on your fence. Hope it turns out well. Again thanks for watching

[@mitchellgalloway9345]

40 years of experience makes it look easy. Well done, sir!

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@davidlough7302]

Very nice! Laser level eliminate chalk line issues.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Yes if you can see it in the bright sun. Thanks for watching

[@JeronimoStilton14]

@@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101 a true diyer would use an IR laser and night vision and do it in dead of night. Leave your neighbors guessing

[@leahrowe847]

@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101 you're so right~ we bought a laser level to level our fence bc our yard is very uneven, but we couldn't see it at all... absolutely worthless in bright, direct sunlight!!

[@MushInSkull]

​@@JeronimoStilton14and then you end up with Coral Castle. 😂

[@michelle28767]

Great job!! Very informative & useful video. Looks amazing. 2 yrs ago I paid a professional fencing company to install this exact fencing & it looks horrible. Maybe I’ll send them this video. Again, great job!

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

LOL Thank you, sorry your fence didn't last. This is why I DIY, yes it is over the top but it won't be broken in 2 yrs. Thanks for watching, glad you liked it.

[@poorfesor]

I lived in California where you had to have concrete block fence at 5 ft height, probably cheaper in the long run. Where I am now a post and fence with two top rail posts are very popular and very expensive.

[@backdraft999]

This is way overkill and I LOVE IT! Fantastic work, sir! 👏👏

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thanks a lot! Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@Outdoors901]

Great series on the fence! Would love to see a little short clip on the final costs. The only thing I might have done different would be something different with the rebar in the curb part. Wasn't crazy about rebar ends touching the ground to hold up the mesh. Might have cut some PVC stubs instead. The great thing is that you can see the hard work you put into it. Awesome job with the fence and the videography.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Glad you enjoyed the videos. Thank you. I am planning on doing a single video of the whole fence series and will address the costs in it. Not as costly as everyone is thinking. Thank you for watching

[@user-fr5fz6vv6z]

That fence PJ is AMAZING! Worth all the extras you took the time to think about!!!! It would be interesting for you total hours you have in this, I'm sure you have those too, VERY NICE JOB!!!!!!

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. It took more time than I want to think. LOL. Thanks for watching.

[@richardsamski6050]

GREAT JOB ! Stumbled upon your fence project video, watched them all. LOL, watching you with ALL that OVERKILL........reminds me of myself. Did our fence 25+ years ago. Not with all THAT overkill but some. Home D. bought sections but still standing. Friends and family we know had fences put in, are long down and gone. Ours is still standing, all pickets still intact. Sometimes overkill pays. Been thinking about redoing the fence. Was thinking about something like you came up with. Only thing being here in the NYC area the curb between the fence posts would have to be below the frost line to make it "bullet proof" overkill. Just trying to justify that, being that the old fence is still standing almost 30 years, don't think I got another 30 years, LOL. Really nice fence you got there, weedwacker friendly and still pleasant to look at. Your videos are easy watching. Going to keep checking in. If you ever finish fencing off the rest of the yard would be interested to see the final look. Thank you.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you so much. Glad you liked the videos, and I am quite happy with how it looks. I just finished sealing it and that video hopefully will come out tomorrow. Thanks for watching

[@genefoster8936]

Great job. You planned it well.

[@AF-O6]

Pretty darn good indeed!

[@Ekrindul]

I would have notched out the 4x4s to allow the horizontal stretchers to screw in face grain to face grain. And connect the stretchers with half laps so the end grain isnt exposed.

[@omegoa]

Your fence is very nice - you did a great job.

[@billrimmer5596]

Way nicer than any professional!!

[@GarlandLym]

Love your build to last technique

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, now days it is build until the tail light on the truck are no longer visible. Thanks for watching.

[@weazeltoe]

Enjoyed watching the entire process. Great work!

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching

[@jaedonreyes3480]

Perfect demonstration

[@KingFox76]

Great explanation throughout the entire process. I like the curb idea for sure and all the other minute details will ensure you have a very sturdy privacy fence for years to come.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

thank you and glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@NilasSurionX]

I really like that cement line along the property line. I wish that and Galvanized Steel Posts were standard so that the Foundation of the fence would last forever and you just have to replace the rails, pickets and trim.

[@stevejurgelsky2074]

Great work, really came out nice. Tarring the entire 4x4 post would give you much greater piece of mind, especially the top of the posts (that's where the water is wicked in from and rot begins ). Been building fences for 35+ years, so I'm just telling you what I run across all the time. You do fine work, but to replace a 4x4 post with that cement footer will be very timely. At least tar the tops of the posts

[@dl6317]

I was actually thinking the same thing, not just about the posts, but even the pickets. I am thinking that the HOA would have a problem with any black tar showing on the posts etc... Perhaps a clear sealant that can be redone every 5 or 10 years just to eliminate the wicking issue. Also, does it matter that wind can't make it's way through? I think of tornadoes in those areas. Lastly, I love the cement posts but if they do get bent by mother nature, utility truck, etc...are the impossible to replace?

[@beckyobannon9354]

Wonderful Job!

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@sauber459]

That is a Beautiful fence build ! Very Nice !

[@refuztosay9454]

Great job and thorough video detailing the design and buildout.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you and glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@Scott.Farkus]

I like the fence, and the idea of building things to last; the HOA is a deal breaker though.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, yeah unfortunately where I am in Texas unless you are out in the country 99% of it is HOA. Thanks for watching

[@danstark462]

Looks fantastic. Good property value too.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, that is what I am hoping. Thanks for watching.

[@saintbyron5150]

Sir, great content & thorough video.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you so much, glad you liked it and thanks for watching

[@patrickarchuleta9594]

Outstanding work may our Lord God continue to bless and take care of you.Bottom line

[@renes6076]

Professional and awesome. Great job! I know how to DIY my fence.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, glad you liked it, thanks for watching

[@Sysiphus777]

Awesome job, but I recommend aluminum nails since the galvanized will eventually ‘weep.’ It’s really magnificent, though.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

The cost was quite higher than hot dipped galvanized in my area. I looked and couldn't find them locally for a nail gun. Thanks for watching.

[@mikemurphy7535]

Beautiful job ,my county requires the finished side to be facing out away from your property,hate to se u have to redo it

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

The fence you see is in the back yard but the fence facing the front needs to be that way and will be. Thanks for watching.

[@donscottvansandt4139]

Looks great! In my area I will probably alternate sides of the stringers only because we get a lot of hurricanes and strong storms. So if the wind can blow through hopefully it won't blow the fence down AGAIN!? LOL

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Yeah I am in the Houston area and we too get the hurricanes. Fence did well during hurricane Beryl. Thanks for watching.

[@SuperJackmeeks]

Love the bottom design!

[@jacoblozano5040]

Outstanding!

[@shackriff]

I never seen that pattern before but that looks amazing ! True privacy fence.any suggestions on a little more info on the nail pattern ?

[@conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720]

You're a MASTER Bro!

[@chet3louisiana558]

Job well done. It will last a very very long time.

[@frankflores1525]

Great looking fence. I also live in Texas and my pickets shrink and bend considerably within 6 months. How is your fence holding up? I’m assuming with the sturdiness it hasn’t changed much. Can you post updated pics? Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Glad you liked it. I have a new A-Z video on the fence build in progress and will so how it is holding up. Thanks for watching.

[@Ditmanppi]

I am in Nevada and that reality is why I insist on using the more expensive Redwood in 3/4” thickness. The large pores in the redwood make expansion during the wet season a consideration one must account for with spacing but unlike cedar pickets or other similar whitewood pickets the redwoods also drain exceptionally well and resist contorting in summer.

[@randogame4438]

Came out fantastic!! I'm currently doing a replacement fence project and I'm wishing I'd thought of the cofferdamns around the post bottoms and I love the bottom curb you put in. Great job. Lot more expensive with the tool rentals, I'm old school mixing in the wheelbarrow with a hoe :)

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, it wasn't too expensive for the concrete mixer and 45 bags of 80# quickete is a lot to mix by hand. Hope your project turns out as well as you planned. Thanks for watching.

[@Pallidus_Rider]

DIY is so much better - you can do it how you want. 👍 As a bonus - better than professional builder, which uses lowest cost denominator. 🤓

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

exactly, it may take longer but it is done better and typically use better materials. Thanks for watching.

[@jimpie231]

Great job! You should sell your system, it’s great! Most fence pro’s don’t put in this type of work! It would cost too much! Congrats your fence will last!

[@dallon507]

Love it. I love the extra effort

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

thank you. Thanks for watching.

[@SmooveBee1]

Wow, it's a very nice fence.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, thanks for watching.

[@PersonalStash420]

@@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101 You still read these? Well hello then, how are you today? That is a very nice fence. I have to go back and see how you did the foundation.

[@Vahari_Bahamut]

Super nice. Nothing like taking time if you have it to dial everything in so well. On the nail line instead of a chalk line you could have strung a line top and bottom, slid the slats behind them and strung another line for the middle after the top and bottom were nailed. That would have been overkill though your line was good on it's own.

[@jared3747]

I built 2 fences just a few months ago, #1 rule with a fence don't rush or it will look like crap, take your time think out your strategy, build strong and straight and don't strip your screws or else they won't be doing much good.

[@robertb8824]

Built fences professionally for over 5 years. Overall I'd give it an 8 out of 10. I know it sounds low, but there was one big mistake that I think you're going to regret. Pressure treated lumber sucks. It is excessively warping prone. It's no surprise that some of the post are crooked already; I'm sure more will follow. My post of choice is Master Halco Postmaster. It's a metal post made for wood fences. If the HOA won't allow that I'd go with cedar; its naturally better at handling the elements.

[@cherylmcwilliams7238]

Looks great!

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, glad you liked it. Thank you for watching

[@sshumkaer]

looks good. I would try it probably but being Dyslexic and not great with measruing afraid I would fail badly lol

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it.

[@thomasnichols9839]

I built my own fence around my house. I did it the traditional way. Except I used deck screws. The fence has been up now almost four years. It has its own issues. I had all my post in perfect alignment but a couple of them leaned somehow. I wish I knew what happened. But my neighbors said it is over kill using screws. Well since then several have hired professionals to build their fences and they have started to fall down. We are I a windy area prone to heavy storms. My fence has needed no repairs from Mother Nature. I did have to trim the bottom of my gate recently as the ground growth has become so thick that it began to drag. After the trimming of the gate it swings a much better. Very nice fence work though. I have a great feeling your fence will out last many fences. I’m sure it will outlast mine.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, some say overkill, I say done right. Thanks for watching.

[@jlook9679]

Good job, similar to what I do to build fences, except I use fence paint instead of tar.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

thank you, glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@edcicione]

Really impressive, great video.

[@L_Sivad]

Job well done.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

thank you. thanks for watching

[@L_Sivad]

@@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101 also .......... I'm a Texan too.

[@davidvasquez5386]

Great Job looks Fantastic

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you! Thanks for watching

[@cleon8379]

It looks great, but I think I would've used galvanized fence posts to protect from the slight bowing issue you had on the one end. But that fence is fantastic!!

[@minnietomlinson8761]

Love the fence. Great job.

[@keithtauber4153]

Beautiful and job well done 👍👍

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you so much 😊 Thanks for watching and glad you liked it.

[@COCCOMOJOE]

You should use a laser lvl to get your nails lined up and you would not have to worry about a chalk line being left on it.

[@fifteen8]

Looks awesome!

[@msgajhimelret9496]

Job well done ..Thanks for the tips and tricks... I would have slopped each side of the curbs for better run off, now to keep the wify from seeing this master piece of workmen ship Ha

[@ronaldtemplin2290]

We'll Oakley's DIY, that's a lot of Texas sweat equity my friend. I'm a retired/disabled builder and mechanic by nature. All I have to say is, when are we throwing a BBQ???

[@brandonchiles1587]

Great job

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, glad you liked it, thank you for watching.

[@Romans_116]

Amazing job. Kudos.

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you very much! Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching

[@daviddaniel2198]

Amazing job brother!

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@Joe-jg5cs]

Amazing job!

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you!

[@b.r.3232]

Looks great! Nice work!

[@jdw2150]

I seriously don't think you could even pay anyone to do that in the fashion you have. I thought I over did things. Reckon not. lol Damn impressive!

[@davidcheek3026]

Looks great!

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thanks! Glad you liked it. Thank you for watching,

[@terryhoward5284]

Awesome job

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

thank you, glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@chriscleland1748]

Nice job!

[@tishaweb]

AWSOME!! 👍👍

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, glad you liked it, thank you for watching.

[@MarkRVillano]

Could you have used metal hangers to install the cross braces?

[@brandonbrown6544]

Nice work

[@gedward777]

Outstanding

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

thank you, glad you liked it and thanks for watching

[@thedraac1818]

Very nice job....

[@timh.2137]

You son-of-a such-and-such! You made all the rest of us look bad now our wives are asking us "when are you going to build me a fence like Oakleys?"! Haha just kidding that is a superb job better than any contractor will ever do!

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

LOL sorry to add to the honey do list. Thank you and glad you liked the build. thanks for watching.

[@davepane7306]

Nobody is feeling bad. The title should be changed, this isn't a fence, it's a permanent wall, and way overkill in an HOA residential setting.

[@christper2000]

Nice fence

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thank you, glad you liked it, thanks for watching

[@gtowncasey111]

Great job. Did your neighbor compensate you for any of your materials or labor ?

[@leahrowe847]

Neighbors never do, as the fence is considered yours, so the care & maintenance is yours too... unless you're lucky enough to get a neighbor who's interested in splitting costs bc they need a fence too, which hardly happens, bc as soon as you mention you want a fence, they're like, "nah man,

[@gtowncasey111]

@@leahrowe847 I think “never” is a stretch. It may be owned by one person but it’s a shared boundary, especially in a sub division. But I would agree, in most cases they aren’t interested in a new fence unless it’s their idea

[@leahrowe847]

@gtowncasey111 it's kind of a shared boundary, but a fence is never built on the exact boundary, rather its on one person's side or the other; usually the person who owns the fence places it on their side. Crazy thing about fences, if they're put in the wrong spot, not disputed, & left standing for a certain number of yrs, they can change boundary lines, & a person can actually lose a section of their property in most states... little known fact!

[@earthenergyhex]

nice work

[@OakleysDIYHomeRenovation101]

Thanks