How to Build a Fence | Mitre 10 Easy As DIY

[@henrypeterson1981]

From Chicago Illinois. Retired Chicago Copper here. Incredible Video. Thank You very much.

[@mitre10nz]

Hello from New Zealand! Glad to hear you enjoyed our video Henry 😊 ^Ed

[@JimFromAccounting]

Your videos are amazing! We bought our own house not long ago and you are consistently our go to. The fact that you show the whole process, you dont assume the viewers knowledge OR make it boring if you know whats going on is fantastic!

[@mitre10nz]

Wow, thank you!

[@kymnewman3518]

Fellas a legend. Own TV show for sure. Will be coming straight here for any tips

[@mitre10nz]

Absolute legend, thanks heaps for watching! ^Cam

[@BigReviewMan]

Finally a video using the metric system like a civilized individual!!!!

[@BobbyDougLoud]

Watched this a few years ago. Second time is even better haha. Great video.

[@codpieceofjustice4595]

Awesome. Thanks for the great info. The missus is cracking the whip on getting our fence up and I'm running out of excuses.

[@SFLucid]

Jesus, I'm getting an ear full too. I'll try to get a shiney new nail gun for the troubles. Wish me luck.

[@PeterTaylorEdmonton]

That is beautiful!! Up here in northern canada our frost line is 6 feet deep, so our holes have to be at least 7 feet to prevent frost heaving. Thanks for the great video!!

[@zackzander425]

Damn. I'm down in Wisconsin. I guess the 4' that we have to dig down isn't so bad.

[@dannnsss8034]

Go eat some Maple syrup and play some ice hockey, you Canadian

[@Scoob609]

That was a great tutorial.. Bunnings over here in Aus could take a tip or 2 off you guys on how to make videos.

[@stupac10]

Couldn’t agree more

[@james-jq8sk]

Yes, this guy is a chippy I reckon, a good trade, Mitre 10 some great videos. Bunnings staff are just sales staff by the look of things, working of an auto cue, their projects are mainly very basic...

[@austintelford]

I agree. Just came from the bunnings videos myself

[@jreverie7018]

Thanks very much for this video, I feel confident after watching. My builder dislocated his shoulder and now I have no builder and I've run out of money so I'm going to try build a fence myself. Wish me luck! 😅

[@mitre10nz]

You can do it! Glad you loved the video! ^Cam

[@jreverie7018]

@mitre10nz 😇 I got to mitre 10 whenever I need something. Your guys customer service is 11/10, absolutely smashes Bunnings any day!

[@Balke0r]

Been looking for a solid video like this for an hour! Thank you!

[@mitre10nz]

Thank heaps!

[@przemeke7929]

Great video. Bunnings in Aus should learn from this.

[@daddybear8849]

Aussies are scared of hard work

[@nathancampbell82]

Excellent video. Thank you from Australia!

[@ryanmercer3352]

Thanks for the video mate, most straightforward and informative piece I’ve seen on the subject. Great job.

[@mitre10nz]

Cheers mate 😊

[@ipod1978]

Cutting the posts at an angle and using an old chisel to tighten the fitting are great tips

[@smalltownsmoker3908]

I like your style🔥💨I work for a GC in the states and got to say this video was very informative and fun to watch on a subject I know all about!! Great job!🖒

[@danh8537]

Really suited to share his knowledge. Thanks for a great simple clear video.

[@iammattbarker]

Your videos are the best!

[@mitre10nz]

Thanks so much for the support Matt, glad you love them! ^Cam

[@creamcheese7845]

Could you guys do one on a hill. This damn wind knocked my fence over.

[@7310anthony]

Make your holes deeper and your post closer then normal and you should be ok

[@creamcheese7845]

@@7310anthony oh cheers for the reply. I ended up getting a guy in. Aussies lol

[@joshash5944]

He plasters... he fences... he plumbs... he does roofing... he's doing retaining walls... And he does them beautifully. The dude is a machine.

[@manogaransithiravelunaiker6888]

Excellent explanation and beautiful works sir .Thank you sir

[@dabhandconstruction527]

If you liked it, check us out

[@johannienel1]

Good job Mitre 10, well done on an awesome ‘how to’ video.

[@mitre10nz]

Thanks Johan, let us know if you try it out for yourself! 👍 ^Ed

[@philliptruth5800]

You're awesome from Detroit Michigan!

[@mitre10nz]

Cheers Phillip 👍 ^Billie

[@TheSoftVelcro]

great video, nice and straight frwd

[@rileychester3045]

Boards get pet and expand and bend on the fence should fit boards wet or leave slight gap if fitted dry

[@ptys.]

Man learnt so much from this, thanks!

[@mitre10nz]

Stoked to hear this 🙌 ^Cam

[@Gotenham]

awesome advice mate, thanks for the tips

[@o_b_wan]

How do you join rails together when the rail length extends past the post? The person 20 odd years ok did angle cuts 45o to join them together which didnt work for me when i tried it

[@davidlewis1680]

Great tutorial, easy to follow , best so far on tube

[@brooketoiapersonal]

so satisfying to watch! made it look so easy :)

[@Eye_can_see_you]

Nice smart job - thanks for sharing

[@mohammadyasin9522]

Makes look so easy. Great job!!

[@andydaddy2009]

all the free tools, clothes and wood and nails ..must be nice..

[@superdutyzack]

Awesome video!

[@born2die613]

Awsome tutorial, how would I calculate materials?

[@mitre10nz]

Hiya, you'd be best to speak to your local in-store team for quotes 😊 ^Cam

[@NeilBarker]

Gained a sub, fantastically explained video. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Happy_monkey_gaming]

Really liked that you mentioned getting a land surveyor. Almost every other video does not.

[@taopan7599]

Well done and well said!

[@kerryward8951]

Great practical advice, cheers.

[@assaadaoun4603]

Does the post sit on one side of the boundary? Or in the middle

[@mitre10nz]

Fence posts should be right on the boundary line or as close as possible 😊 ^Cam

[@davidanderson8381]

Excellent video - thank you!

[@andymurray5532]

Is your timber treated i.e. pressure treated for water and insect ingress.

[@mitre10nz]

Sure is Andy, feel free to check it out more here: www.mitre10.co.nz/guides-and-advice/guide/how-to-build-a-fence ^Cam

[@Johnny-does-vlogs]

@Mitre 10, great video and very helpful. Can I ask what size rough timber was used for the palings? Thanks

[@mitre10nz]

Hi John! Our paling boards are 25mm thick 🙌 You can find the full instructions here: www.mitre10.co.nz/guides-and-advice/guide/how-to-build-a-fence ^Cam

[@peternufc1981]

Informative video.

[@mitre10nz]

Glad it was helpful! ^Charlie

[@jessesepala9292]

Thank You Great Video and explained very well good work

[@gtdodgeviper]

Crap Im almost done installing my fence and i left a 1/8” gap in between every picket. Hopefully in the summer I don’t have big as gaps.

[@RaviKumar-by2oy]

ego get heart..... okh nobody can not make better then you.......this is the world where we live in. In this era everybody wants to show I am the best and others are moron.

[@gtdodgeviper]

@@RaviKumar-by2oy what?

[@georgeackerman1752]

How did it go? Did you end up with big gaps?

[@davem1658]

thanks Stan for the informative video

[@ervinmanjares7132]

Great video, i noticed you didn’t apply a wood sealer in you cuts, was it not necessary? Cheers

[@spectah24]

Like we level the post to the string line..flat out!..not using a 2by4 piece to keep spacing for the rail ect. I mean I'm not quite sure how y'all r doin fences where you're from

[@oakjim206]

DaMarcoMuzik ... if your not using a spacer then you’re running the risk of one of the posts touching the string line, throwing off the straight edge. Never put the post directly on the string without giving a 1/2” or more clearance for insurance.

[@spectah24]

@@oakjim206 not here in the states. The string line is what keeps the finished product nice n straight n level. Then we attach the rails to the leveled posts before we proceed to shoot all the pickets necessary simply by using what we call a "bunkboard" which basically assures us that the picket will remain 6 in. above the rail. Standard installation regulations

[@oakjim206]

DaMarcoMuzik ... yes, we are talking the same thing. Definitely use a string for establishing a straight line from one side to the other. The only difference, I never butt the post directly on the string, I always leave a gap just in case one post is a little off. This is very common practice in the states. Make sense?

[@HsingSun]

Thank you for the video. It looks good and privacy, but it cannot withhold strong wind in Florida.

[@brentlambert2418]

Hi. Does anyone know the following? Should we have a gap between palings or not? I like this fence but everyone I've seen always have a gap. If there is a dip in the section, should we go 150mm above the ground at the lowest point or highest point? Thanks!!!

[@Engineer9736]

A gap is not needed for anything technical i think. It’s just about what you want. No see through or a little see through. Also the height of the horizontal beams does not matter a lot. Just go by whatever looks good. Middle beam in the middle and the outer beams like 10 or 15cm from the edge. If the height of the ground fluctuates, try a bit visually what looks good. It only has to keep itself up. Material shrinkage due to temperature is insignificant in this case.

[@brentlambert2418]

@@Engineer9736 thank you so much. The fence is going up this weekend so really appreciate your help!

[@oneangryfucerwivatinhat]

@@brentlambert2418 The gap in the fence allows wind to flow through. Otherwise, it will create downward turbulence. Putting a gap allows for timber (movement) expansion and contraction through changes in environment.

[@chmoduk]

Gaps are just preference, if you don't want them, try the feather edge boards or palings with a gap that you can put another paling on to span the gap, or even palings on both sides, then it'll also allow wind to pass through.

[@ecstaticasom]

Im no expert and not even a fencer or carpenter, but dont listen to morons that say shit like. Gaps are a preference, these gaps are there for reason. I'm not claiming to be an expert but its pretty common knowledge that wood shrinks when it dries out and expands when wet. Now this can be mitigated by using good quality timber or hardwood, however spacing panels serves a purpose.

[@aidanharwood5518]

Very informative thank you

[@tonyfree2691]

hey mate great job , how about you give a bit more detail about using the trusty laser

[@muntedtoe]

Great video. But need to know how to do an angle. My boundary curves and I need to probably make a 30 or 40 degree angle around it. How do I do this?

[@kelakakku]

I would sacrifice a little bit of land and just do it straight.

[@davem1658]

just put in more posts.

[@justjoey410]

Just use you line and stake it out where the posts on the angle would be and then follow the plan...

[@JackPatterson2232]

@@kelakakku why. Didn’t you learn angles in school

[@mmack3286]

What's the best type of privacy fence that gets hit by strong winds? Any ideas?.

[@soltrain7949]

Personally, I recommend a Louvre style fence...they look good, still private and simple to make.

[@ParaBellum2024]

Hit and miss fencing.

[@simontheconner]

Are you using the palings as the brace ?

[@mitre10nz]

Sure did Merlin

[@seven73ify]

Awesome keep up the good work

[@kolohelau1185]

Badass 🤙🏽

[@tommyhuynh5691]

Very nicel thank you

[@farrokhmabhouti3403]

Great video and advice. Thank you 👍

[@D3L3ON626]

Good job

[@jrrojas9050]

nice tutorial! thanks for sharing it. JR

[@mitre10nz]

Thanks so much for the support JR, glad you enjoyed it! 🙌

[@shanefoulsham9118]

Chur cuzzy bro!!

[@fleurdavey9785]

Stan sounds sick

[@billythekid4427]

Hello ...great video and amazing work ! can you tell me how much would be the price for 17 meters with boards etc plz ? ty from France :)

[@johnpatrickcigaral31]

Thank you very helpful

[@anonymousperson4363]

What is 100 mil by 10 mil coat?

[@daddybear8849]

a screw

[@Jimii89]

Thanks this is great

[@mheather3483]

You do a far better job than 2 maggots that came to build our fence a month ago.

[@adamsimpson1925]

That's great! wish me luck :)

[@mitre10nz]

Good luck 👍 ^Matt

[@leesoulsby254]

Why not use post crete it dries in 20 mins

[@yankeydoodle101]

Is this in New Zealand?

[@filetofish7858]

yankeydoodle101 I believe this was filmed on site in Somalia.

[@jaikavi5464]

@@filetofish7858 lol

[@stackjacko133]

@@filetofish7858 ha ha

[@jasoncoghill1341]

It sure uz!

[@numbereightyseven]

That's SUCH an American comment / question. i e. thick as two short planks.

[@oneangryfucerwivatinhat]

u forgot to mention applying some treatment for any new fresh cut ends to slow down the rotting process.

[@angeliquepologa8841]

The? ((¥

[@mrelusive8038]

Awesome

[@snapdragonfly6652]

Why did you put "pigs" in the ground?

[@NathanMcClintock]

so the tumber posts dont move

[@gerrywalsh7677]

Are they treated timber.

[@numbereightyseven]

Of course they are. When would you NOT use treated? Both outside and in.

[@mule666]

You should watch how the dutch do it, they are amazing,, they use concrete poles an a concrete plate underneath the fench because wood rots so fast

[@arlettethomas-fletcher301]

Great video but I need to how to make a fence on a slope all be same level. It is a Barrett style fence.

[@raymond0996]

Why Australia fence post got notch for rail.? Nz fence rail Against to post.. ?which One better

[@Engineer9736]

@Shaun, By notching a pole you’re weakening the pole of course. So it’s not that straight forward said like that. In the end it doesn’t matter i think. A fence only has to keep itself and some wind pressure up. It’s not a barrier against infiltrating cars.

[@oneangryfucerwivatinhat]

Notching can weaken if you take half of what is removed and replaced by the amount you need to replace back.Then again, you can still notch while retaining its strength is by either taking only a small amount say 25m from a 100mm post. The only thing is, if you use a 75x50 rail, you will end up with a fence protruding out from 50mm away from your boundary line( including the 25mm thickness of paling) Notching will also help eliminate twisting from rail as timber dries, along with good fasteners to hold it into place.

[@kairoofficial5722]

Got "workers" at my residence been "working" for 4 days now and they don't have the panels, not private so maybe they need the extra days but I'd rather watch paint dry to be honest, thanks mate.

[@ethanprichard3326]

Good explanation but could post up way faster than that

[@Lookitout]

Cool job mate, Even I am doing something similar :)

[@strom56]

choice bro

[@aussieweaboo1054]

Now thats what im talking about

[@JohnoNZ]

10 min 20 sec on the video. Decent gap on the fence, is the timber not straight or something? Great job otherwise 👍

[@whatsmyageagain1000]

Might be from the existing fence

[@carole8921]

Good Tips thanks only mistake is putting concrete on the bottom of posts as they will rot I would avoid using concrete and just tamp soil well around posts

[@andrewdavies1312]

A fince?

[@hexianggao5121]

good video! but is not easy as

[@jugbirsingh6999]

👍🇬🇧💯

[@AimarMeliste]

all i'm worrying about is the rott on the bottom of these post.

[@mra9210]

Can hardly afford to put one up these days

[@nuks84]

Easy as

[@bbox2047]

👏🏻💯

[@bunnybleu1228]

i was going to DIY until i saw the borer

[@daddybear8849]

Harden up and use a shovel like I did.

[@bunnybleu1228]

@@daddybear8849 no thx I'm going to relax and do things right

[@fiona4777]

Easy? Everyone

[@matthewzalar1375]

It’s not DIY if you hire out the hard stuff

[@joekind1]

Several videos recommend not using concrete. It causes the post to absorb moisture.

[@spectah24]

If not concrete then what exactly will keep them posts nice n firm in the ground during hurricanes/storms, mild tornadoes ect. ?

[@joekind1]

@@spectah24 Poor concrete into a nanotube that is above ground having a threaded rod with anchor plates.

[@georgeackerman1752]

H4 timber is treated, so that we can pour concrete around it. Hopefully the "powers that be" know what they are talking about.

[@kagejujutsuss]

LoL looks like someone will be back in 12months

[@spectah24]

Wow these videos I watch are always different n seem so much harder n more tedious than the way our company does it...funny

[@andydaddy2009]

you must be rich, wearing the same clothes all the time

[@NoTaboos]

Way too complicated. So much equipment you have to buy first, and so many people you have to get approval from.

[@mihaelapopa3493]

Thats how i wont do my fence. Wood shouldnt be in the ground.

[@RJCOutdoors]

Pretty well everyone in Aus and NZ will put treated timbers concreted directly in the ground, its common practice. You would be hard pressed to find someone that uses steel saddles first. plenty of 25 year+ old wooden fences cemented directly into the ground in my neighbourhood.

[@bFORCe2003]

@@daviddou1408 our "wood in the ground" fence is 40 plus years and still going.