How to Install a Vinyl Privacy Fence | Ask This Old House

[@heathdetweilerRealtor]

I’m a sentimentalist. I like seeing Roger in these older ones now.

[@rknotz187]

Roger was a beast!

[@SugarBlitzed]

i really like these guys. they explained everything real simple without making me feel dumb.

[@bobby-c7731]

About 35 years ago I dug the post holes for my brother's deck. I think the blisters on my hands from the post hole digger just healed last week. lol

[@coreybessasparis8895]

7:20 "we're gonna run this right to the property line" 7:25 "let's go past the property line"

[@c.trammell]

Hashtag encroachmennnnnnnnnt

[@robertb6362]

10 years goes by and by common-law they own the land. True story.

[@OffroadCpl]

So they have room to set post on their property or the line stake be in the way

[@nova31337]

​@@OffroadCplsomebody gets it. You set the stake beyond where you are going to drop your corner post.

[@aztekwarrior518]

I'm so envious of people who can dig with post hole diggers.. My yard is pretty much a sheet of giant rocks with two inches of dirt over

[@barkybarker2592]

I love the rock-free soil of south New Jersey. I can auger 20-30 holes an hour.

[@kevino1489]

We have rocks in our yard I'll just use a jackhammer to dig a hole

[@beantownzfinest1247]

Great job! This video shows just the kind of fence I’m wanting to do for my yard. And the accents made my day🙂! I’m from Boston, proudly born & raised. And listening to them talk made me “wicked” home sick😔🥺❤️…

[@nicholassmith82]

0:48-0:52 Whenever you feel like the third wheel in a group conversation.

[@viper2131]

The please go away reaction...

[@hemi08911]

I like these type of fences. The wooden fence looks good for 1 year then it became to like rotted popsicle sticks.

[@iLikeC00kieDough]

Ronnie Emerson they last a long time if you maintain them, but most people don’t maintain them

[@cooldbz12mach1padilla]

Metal Roof Panel Privacy Fence with steel post and c purlin for framing lasts a lifetime and looks good forever. with no maintenance

[@ElinWinblad]

cooldbz12 my porch is made of this fence material and it’s not holding up. Previous owners put it in - not sure what they were thinking putting a white porch under a tree 😒 it’s never clean 😭

[@aaronmackay6123]

I build wood fences and offer to seal them after they start to gray. After a quick wash and dry then seal my fences look good for five years easy. Vinyl looks like Fisher price toys to me.

[@XX-166]

@@aaronmackay6123 but they last longer without all the maintenance. Gimme the toy and not the headaches that wood brings with the elements.

[@kevinhuang5300]

this is really a great video,if you also need vinyl fence gate latchs and hinges

[@kevinhuang5300]

we are manufacturer of fence gate hardware in China

[@DangerDave-e7u]

Quality workmanship.

[@Kushert]

As a fence contractor this was fun to watch.

[@quentinrichard]

this was a comedy show hahahaha

[@NorthernChev]

"Your new back yod all stots with this gate..."

[@jennybaez-cepeda4919]

Thank you very much. I learn the right way to do it. I’m not even gonna tell you what I seen done

[@AustinLWMoore-ih7si]

This is genious! Have the homeowner do the work, charge them for "installing and labor" then upload it to KZbin to make money off of that.

[@haferman92]

lmao

[@thebeststooge]

When on TOH you pay for the materials and all labor and installation charges are paid for by the show.

[@christysawyers2037]

Why didn't they use a corner post lol

[@DEATHANDSADDNESS]

The Reformed Times 😂👍

[@youbadolivez]

Most of you are probably on food stamps laughing at a home owner

[@wallpaper4237]

With that gate he can pahk a cah in the yahd.

[@rur5625]

hilarious

[@rur5625]

hilarious

[@chenchamexica13]

wallpaper42 OMG that was hilarious

[@paulp1008]

you can take n drive yah cah in....

[@davew4539]

wallpaper42 Indeed! And also he stated he was going to staht at the high point of the yahd with the posts.... I would assume that when they finish all that hahd wuhk they'll be headed foah the bah down the street...

[@erikhopkins9488]

These accents are classic!

[@tinasikl9407]

Beautiful you guys made it look so....easy

[@alonzomartii]

Didn't you hear it took them 3 days that's definitely not looking easy.

[@btran213]

these guys arr wicked smaat!

[@MrDonteBland]

Everything about this video was perfect, those almost 400 people that clicked "thumbs down" need to get a life; I'd like to see them try this.

[@121Milano]

the wooden insert in the bottom of the posts does nothing. Also the bottom rails are made so thin that they decided to install a steel insert to "make it stronger" . Go see that insert, it does not support even a 10 pound weight. But you can buy good strong rails. The sections did not have "picket channels", which attach the pickets to the post(any good pvc has them)

[@nthgcangetmedown4573]

Probably contractors who don't want tou doing it yourself 🤣 and charge you outrageously high dollar

[@robinrobine8100]

Only hillbillies park cars in the yard.

[@bigtmk5015]

Just had a vinyl fence installed. They had to use a Bobcat auger and a jackhammer to get the he holes deep enough.

[@a23956]

He was waiting ALL day to say “vinyl is final.”

[@ggreensuper1256]

Old school. Plain hard work.

[@bellablue118]

2 issues: It works better if you fill the post hole with cement to the TOP, then position the post. Also, the cement helps STOP the grass from growing around the post so it will be easier to trim grass with a weed eater without hitting the post with the blades or string.

[@tsidekick]

6:48 they just push dirt with their feet while the homeowner just works lmao.

[@Madridme3]

His Boston accent is almost as strong as Rogiz'!! (Boston pronunciation) I'm from Boston originally and Rogiz' accent always makes my head spin. His is as strong as it gets. All I can say it at least it is authentic, unlike Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

[@giulianoroma506]

Ya we love Boston accents. Love that dirty. Water ohhhhh Boston . Your my home

[@Richie2k6]

Use a string line to make sure it's parallel, and then mock where the post will go.

[@c.b.4548]

Need to see a video on how to add for height extension

[@rzgimena1738]

Really helpful. Thank you!

[@roadrunner8428]

I watched a vinyl fence get installed at my neighbors house and didn't see them insert any wood or aluminum inserts in the posts. Hmm. I better ask questions if I ever decide to have this done and make sure it is written in the contract.

[@chelseeparsons6836]

How did they install the gate? They skipped over that whole part.

[@tufaznail]

It's self installing

[@JoseGarcia-px9xj]

you can install any kind of vinyl post with any kind of panel. They are the same size

[@carlafoster1992]

What is the brand of the vinyl fence that was used in this video? Thanks.

[@annielariviere5393]

Plastic in the ocean landfills and your backyard nice

[@curtischase9197]

It's alot easier and faster to dry pour the concrete around the posts finish the fence then go back and double check that they're level then add water.

[@curtischase9197]

Cheek Snatcher it's obvious you've never built a fence before.

[@BuettsFence]

That's the worst way to set a post. You need to dig a hole below your frost line in most cases, fill it with premixed concrete and drive the post into place. What do I know, I have only installed and sold vinyl fence for 27 years.

[@joeyowens8102]

Great job !! How much did a fence this long cost the home owner?

[@jeffreyabbey9592]

I need this for my carport

[@DaveK84]

Should the aluminum insert be as long as the vinyl post? Doesn't aluminum react with concrete if the post and insert are set in concrete?

[@Frosty-fv7lv]

Great video

[@tufaznail]

What's the point of the pressure treated in the bottom of the post? If you set the post into the concrete, wouldn't a hollow post filled with concrete be stronger?

[@odin_warlock4314]

great video

[@Frankredwolf]

Concrte isnt needed, and if you do, put it in the hole first and allow to dry, then level the post and fill with dirt, then set the vinyl , the reason for this is that the ground will shift , and if you can move the post you can have a straight fence again

[@wilpower1252]

Frank maybe you can tell me, my back yard isn't leveled. it's a slope higher at top the lower as it goes away from house. how can I NOT have the stair step look when installing

[@seriousx3021]

Like watching an episode of Sapranos minus the killing. Entertaining and informative.

[@jameshoward8544]

Im going to MAAAAAAK it right here. Great BAAAAAK YAAAAD.

[@ChakatNightspark]

I prefer Wooden fences more. Looks So much better then Ugly Vinyl fences

[@jcchannel7304]

Wooden pressure treated post will rot over time especially when set in concrete. Need metal inserts instead of pressure treated wood for it to last.

[@danilo352]

3 inches in... "we gotta get these down 30 inches," huffing and puffing "THIRTY inches?"

[@jcepri]

That's a good pole diggah.

[@videodad2]

Doesn't Aluminum corrode when in contact with concrete?

[@zioulz3685]

Yes it does but it should be fine

[@S3v3n13tt3r5]

Thanks RAAJA

[@nickg1307]

So i glanced at the beginning then looked away and heard the dude talk, geeked me out i thought it was Richard at first.

[@profitwages9625]

Lol

[@dustinpendergast]

Do they have an auger ordinance there? All that post hole digging by hand...

[@shmaxo]

I was thinking they should have inserted the "Two Hours Later" meme in there! lol

[@robs1852]

It looked like there was a shitload of rocks in the soil there

[@davidkilzer2462]

Augers kick so theyre not gonna use it near his deck or the neighbors fence. Those corners need to be hand dug but the rest I’m sure they used an auger. They probably wanna show a home owner can easily do it. Even with the rocks a good 2 man auger would rip threw them.

[@DEATHANDSADDNESS]

Never get semi-private because they can see you, but you can't see them.

[@Driving4bangers]

ARCTIC TOWER until you realize it’s just a gate 4 foot tall?

[@frankdaiello2449]

So if u were to install it backwards it would be vice versa would it not?

[@Luckingsworth]

Sadly it can be necessary in certain areas, simply because of the wind. Unless you port a full privacy fence with enough holes, a good constant gusts will tear it down. These allow the wind to pass through which is convenient for many that experience hurricane and tornado level storms. That said I went through the extra effort to fabricate the previously mentioned ports in my fence, and have a gate that can latch shut to cover them. Just requires going out in the storm to open them all which is a pain in the rear.

[@Bluecollarworker]

What do you do if your backyard does not line up properly for a full fence and you have to cut in half or even smaller to put that last piece in? How do you do that? Cut fence somehow?

[@maxennis6952]

you do have to cut it. I am a fence installer. it is harder to cut and install premade panels versus ones that go together piece by piece. My last vinyl fence install was yesterday.

[@chrisask2065]

Use a chain saw though. It’s a heck of a lot cleaner, nicer and faster method to complete task

[@themanwhotsoldtheworld1388]

While fences on yardlines have to maintain a "regulated" height.. what about building secondary fences in our yards, are they also confined to regulations?

[@sukhpalkaur4375]

Do we have to put cement for fence posts? Can we do those steel things underneath the ground and put a four or five feet wood fence. And if we have to do 6 feet can we put those steel ones. I live in canada and we have lots of snow and frost.

[@CaptainHernandez]

Great job stay safe 👮🏻‍♂️🚔🚨

[@rogeremerick5966]

your work very beautiful! where can i buy this type of fence? thank you

[@elwise1966]

These fences look nice...for a while, but inevitably they sag and warp. Do not even bother with them if you live in a hot summer area.

[@masonschmidt8336]

"Tell me which way you want it Mike"

[@ronniehooperjr1]

So many ways that’s way wrong 😂

[@miguellara7272]

That was hot asf

[@johngregory430]

Uuwugkdushnmcudrt

[@johngregory430]

Rgg

[@johngregory430]

@@ronniehooperjr1 xjd16vmvvvvvvvc

[@freewoodencrosses]

no mention was made that the tops of the gate posts should be level with each other... They skip a lot. after all its just a TV show

[@kountryedge]

I guess they assumed just as I, that it is just common sense?

[@HeyThatzKool1990]

Dennis Adams description has full episode

[@kountryedge]

I'd like to know what brand of fence did they use. Because the panels being sold at Lowe's like that don't slide into the post as in this video, but cheaply screw into the post where connection is. Was even looking for this brand because of the top long cap along the top of panel and the bar that slides into the bottom of panel to keep it secure and won't sag

[@linchaynes3824]

Try Vinyl Yard Solutions Inc

[@stics412]

Sounds like I’m watching the Sapranos😄

[@mcruff5547]

"And i see ya already loven the yahd

[@gregarioussolitudinist5695]

Whoever named Roger had a sense of humor. I wonder how he is able to say his name without any R's....

[@Livingmybestlife887]

Great video. Is there a way to makes my private 6ft fence taller?

[@kountryedge]

lay more dirt and reinstall fencing.

[@bigdeal6058]

Lattice

[@cardo1111]

Nice work love these vids. That would be a $7000.00+ USD job where I live in the NY metro burbs. What brand of fence was used. My contractor used the cheaper stuff in the comparison.

[@samacquista3629]

I’ve had a vinyl fence installed 17 years ago. Power wash every couple years b/c of tree above and it looks like new. I am getting a couple of post starting to lean a bit. Yous guys have any tips or videos on straightening vinyl fence posts? Or do I need to dig them out starts over? Thanks.

[@XX-166]

When you’re looking at the posts that are leaning, you lean in the opposite direction and they will look straight again.

[@josereyes-xz8nm]

3 days to complete that? My crew of 3 and myself would of finished that in approximately 8-10 hours. I hope those holes are 36”-42” Roger looked a bit sluggish there with his diggers.

[@mmbnyc2003]

Do the posts have to be driven down or is the hole w/ concrete fill enough?

[@Da323Guy]

3:12 "tell me the way you want it mike" wtf!

[@dawsen7161]

7:25 (AGAIN)

[@GarrettRC5thscaler]

HaHa!

[@IVY_JO3]

Came to the comments hoping i wasnt the only one

[@mayyyleeb8580]

Lmfao

[@utaichoro]

Love his respone..."Pull a little to me"😂

[@Johnnynbk]

Love Roger and co. But isn't vinyl fencing basically crap?

[@santaclaus179]

did he not measure the top height of the post ? during putting the post in the hole.

[@rodgietranara]

I don't think it will last against strong typhoons in the Philippines. It will fall somehow though u can still re-erect but another strong will fall it again and again.

[@jimorfanelli7671]

Rog is quite here

[@richardrice3137]

those screws were never mentioned in any other videos nor were they mention in the manufacturers instructions.

[@joevotta9364]

“Mike, ah you sure you don’t wanna use pack? It’s three qwuarta stone and stone dust mixed togetha”

[@LOR3LYA]

Did you wait for that first post to set before you put on the first panel? And did you continue to wait for each post to set before moving on the the next panel/post?

[@kountryedge]

I had a fence installed and they did the same thing. Just kept going down the row attaching boards to the posts without the concrete being set. Looks great.

[@kaseywilkey4579]

what he means by I'll work with Eric is I'll watch him work

[@Lawomenshoops]

Why only dig 30in? Shouldn't the posts go below the frost line? I assume this is in the northeast. Most frost lines are at least 4ft.

[@sharpshooter012345]

Nice yaaard

[@wilpower1252]

Maybe someone can tell me, my back yard isn't leveled. it's a slope higher at top then lower as it goes away from house. how can I NOT have the stair step look when installing my vinyl fence?

[@ma7rix13]

They don’t tell you using a post hole digger is completely exhausting and time consuming. I wouldn’t dig more than one ... but the treated lumber inside the vinyl is bad*** ... this is how you do it!!! Would stop a speeding car

[@renevandijk4914]

What happened to Sona Tube to Keep The d dirt Out Hanger for the post

[@Billybillybillyrocking]

Ive had to do a lot of post holes. Why don't they make a digger that has bent handles at the top instead of straight where you bang your knuckles?? I'm a genius

[@judywhittenbaugh938]

Indeed you are!

[@AKASHOTTY12]

Lol I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve accidentally punched bricks from a house, bushes, or an existing chain link fence that isn’t coming out

[@mikez4132]

lol they do...

[@franciscohuerta5119]

Is that ted ?

[@Dannylokkz90710Music]

How long do you have to wait to set up each panel. After pouring concrete in the post?

[@Dannylokkz90710Music]

That is for a gate. In the video they are putting up each panel right after they set up the post with concrete for the 6 foot privacy fence

[@oldkoot5828]

HE said 24 hrs.

[@peterboissiere9684]

Did u call for markings before digging

[@richardpatterson4312]

They hand dug, you need to with machinery not man powered tools.

[@jgalibois]

That was a 5" post, so the first hole was (at best) 10" in diameter. The hole should be closer to 12", to have the heft needed to secure the post in the ground. The I-beam insert gives the post stiffness, but a proper mounting into the ground is crucial to support the additional weight of the gate. I also agree the first post hole was too shallow. The top of the post begins its descent at wee-bit higher than the top of the 6' fence, but ends up only ~2' below the top of the fence. A 30" set is a minimum--when the frost depth is less than 30".

[@pablocruise678]

No auger for the holes???

[@Rickswars]

I bought some vinyl fence but the post is solid, no holes, can I cut the holes with a saw, make my own. What's the best saw to use?

[@davidzlo2770]

better use brackets and make sure you have long enough screws to go well into wooden post inside vinyl post

[@chrisask2065]

Chain.... I’d use a chainsaw

[@mtlassen1992]

What about elevation changes? I can't see this working on even the slightest change beyond flat ground. You can't tilt panels up or down, or stagger them up or down a hill. Am I right?

[@linchaynes3824]

Depending on the style/ configuration of the vinyl fence they can absolutely be installed on slopes. I've installed 10's of thousands of feet of these fences ...

[@fishsticks6969]

2:11 two men working on the holes :P

[@HsingSun]

Is the aluminum come with the bottom rail?

[@unifyingforce85]

Pop the pin and throw it!

[@simonaleman7872]

I need help to build my fence

[@lagg-alot8308]

What if the neighbors fence had a hunk of concrete around the post? Would you have to break that Concrete up or is there something else you can do?

[@WEVA111]

he left cracks at the corners

[@IntegraDIY]

nice plastic fence

[@klattalexis]

How breakable is a vinyl fence? Can it be vandalised easily?

[@thepawneeful]

+Alex Klatt I breaka you face!

[@klattalexis]

thepawneeful Why? You need anger-management, perhaps? Are you a vandal?

[@kountryedge]

That's a great question. I know that I had that worry with trimming grass along side of it, so I'm going to place white rock along it inside and out. But vandalism I'm sure if someone wanted to take a knife or rock at it...

[@AB-yg9fj]

Vinyl is final