April Wilkerson's Horizontal Fence Is Finished - Fence Expert Reacts

Today we're watching part 2 of April Wilkerson's horizontal fence build. Of all the fence videos I watch April's are always solid. Let's dig into this video and she how she wraps up this huge horizontal privacy fence!
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[@Lukenukkem]

Not a complaint but a precaution, wear an appropriate level respirator when spraying toxins. Even a close fitting cloth mask really only ptotects against dust particles. Altogether she did a great job.

[@stokedcreativesfilms5986]

She done great! For myself I never use nails to secure fence boards as they will rust out and also pop out. Instead I use all weather deck screws. I first attach the boards using a finish nail gun and then string a line and put in the screws along my string line to keep the lines straight. I may also pilot the screw holes to prevent splitting as the wood dries if necessary. I'm primarily a finish carpenter and my fences weren't very long and using screws is three times the labor plus more cost so it might not be practical for big fence companies. That being said when I see a fence going in with just a nail gun I am not impressed by it as it seems a cheat to me after all that work. My trick for sealing post bottoms is brushing on Henry's emulsion to prevent rotting and of course a layer of gravel at the very bottom.

[@tyjones5019]

She's extremely talented and the fence turned out beautiful but as for my operation, we use screws in several of the attachment points where she used nails, including pre-drilling if near the ends of boards. Has proven to be more stout long-term. Even ring shank nails can back out in certain conditions. Man, that must've been one expensive build though! Love the look!

[@JoeEverest]

Fair point, I’d bet you’re right!

[@patcharles3336]

Thanks for sharing. My project is coming up soon and your confidence gives me hope. Happy fencing.

[@chaselesser3191]

If anything. Make a jig like, April, to speed up the project. Hope you’re not in a hot southern state.

[@northwestgaming4049]

Ring shank backs out way easily so I take the extra time and go with screws.

[@TheMrReee]

Always fire ring shanks at a slight angle, gives them a better, stronger fix.

[@Aepek]

Enjoy the vids you make for us; and also love when you give “credit” to the ppl in the review vids when “it’s do”….. Pretty awesome, imo👍🏻 Cheers✌🏻

[@Meatball2022]

She does great work

[@VictorRosario]

Love the review

[@blh3741]

good looking fence but I don't like the height of the fence in comparison of the depth of the posts into the ground. they need to be deeper

[@josephdecesaro1528]

Why? 2 ft down in a VERY rocky and stable ground with 160 lbs of concrete per post with a frost line of 0 and 6 ft on center in central Texas hill country with low winds. She did more than she needed to.

[@DJProjectss]

5:58 that actually looks really good!

[@my_flippin_journey]

Love her fence 😍

[@MrDan1509]

Only thing i would have done diff if it was possible would be to use 12ft boards over 6ft. That way every other board has no seam at the post which would make the fence stronger.

[@ThisTall]

That’s a MASSIVE fence.

[@oregoncritter]

Thanks for the video, but would appreciate more of your commentary specifically, especially since it's a reaction video.

[@marcioamconstrucoes1]

Congrats buddy from São Miguel island azores arquipélago Portugal

[@DRNelson-ll3ov]

I wonder how much wind a fence like that can take?

[@beerye3750]

Would this hold up in windy areas?

[@vprn95]

Sometimes it comes down to more then just " I want." If you live where there's a lot of rain/snow you might want to reconsider. When two boards meet and form a ledge for rain/snow to rest on it could cause problems that would make the wood prematurely fail.

[@JoeEverest]

Great points!

[@justmyself1000]

one thing that I like to know is the total cost of the project. materials and equipment rentals Etc. again I enjoyed your commentary mr. Everest. and yes it is a beautiful fence! it's a huge job 220 ft

[@JoeEverest]

I agree, it was likely a hefty investment even before the pandemic!

[@michaelstein7995]

nice fence. what's the cost breakdown on something that size?

[@Meatball2022]

120’ fence would need probably 20x16=320 pickets. Pre pandemic id assume each picket was probably $5 bucks or so. $1600 in just pickets. Not including posts or cement. Her fence was much longer too if I remember right. I’d figure this cost is triple that now…. Hope my math is right. I think her workshop is out in the country. Might be delivery charges etc that escalate this.

[@andresmaldonado7356]

I wonder how much that cost her. It looks fantastic

[@Godsson314]

That is a nice fence, but I cannot imagine the cost! On the same hand it's cheaper to do it yourself!

[@Al828282]

Any concerns about seasonal changes in the wood dimensions? Is there potential for this fence to change shape or warp?

[@patbassman8251]

Yes there is especially considering she used nails to fix it , not strong enough.

[@brianmcdowell7377]

April make me horizontal

[@craigwooden7649]

I prefer screws to any nails period.

[@mccoy786]

screws,gaps ,trim subliminal message that i like

[@jayb.8460]

Horizontal ir vertical? What looks better?

[@JoeEverest]

It really seems like a personal preference. The more horizontal fences we build, the more I like them! Thanks for watching!

[@sandy-rr1by]

nice to look at, but i don't want layers where water can rest in the layers.

[@mydraftable6526]

That's why when using tongue and groove in this format always make sure the tongue or v side faces the sky. So the water can run off

[@TheMrReee]

It must be assumed that high winds are not an issue in that area? I would have used hit n miss.

[@johndumoulin5808]

yeah, it coming down in the next big thunderstorm, it looks nice though

[@TheMrReee]

@@wojtek-33 8yrs, that's not long. I guarantee my wooden post fences for 10yrs, concrete posts for 20yrs and lifetime for composite fencing. Hit and miss style is naturally more resilient to the elements.

[@TheMrReee]

@@wojtek-33 it's just a standard here, 6ft fence= 2ft deep, 8ft fence= 3ft deep or deeper depending on the post used. Concrete posts and gravel boards will last 30yrs plus.

[@wandameadows5736]

Amazing how much easier things are with a Nail Gun.

[@JoeEverest]

Agreed!

[@dartrunner4599]

What would this fence have cost if done by a contractor?

[@JoeEverest]

At today’s rates? No telling!

[@TomKaren94]

That's only about a $30,000 fence.

[@dalesworld1308]

She's shameless about sponsors. I don't watch her or Wranglerstar anymore for that reason.

[@billparrish4385]

@@dalesworld1308 Nothing shameful about someone in business getting paid, or maximizing profits. I like her content (and Cody's), and anything they can do to keep being able to produce it is fine by me. I watch TV shows that have commercials, too, because fast forward still works. I don't really care why they're featuring this or that tool or service, whether just for the sponsorship bucks or because they really use it and 'sincerely' fell in love with it -- I care about the project ideas, the design, execution, video editing and composition, personality of the presenter, and the overall watchability and entertainment value of the video. If it takes a sponsor's help for them to keep putting out content that gives me all that, then like I said, no shame in using it.

[@DScott8732]

I don’t find it amazing that she can build a fence. I knew she can do it, and do it well. What I find amazing is building that large of a fence when lumber is sky high. Well done!!!

[@dimcclung]

She did this last year when prices were normal.

[@4seeableTV]

Home sales are now flat-lining after going crazy. So maybe lumber will trend downward as well.

[@JN-mu5vi]

they make vinyl fence now that will way out last wood fence and from 10 feet you cant tell the difference plus half the labor to put up and no fasteners to pull out. make it final with vinyl....

[@121hearc]

looks like this fence is possibly illegal and could cause problems down the line if the next door property sells she put the "ugly side" facing the neighbors

[@121hearc]

@@JoeEverest ah i know its like that here moved into my house 4 years ago and 2 weeks later got a summons over it judge said i needed to tear the fence down or put planks on the neighbors side, i told the judge i would tear it down the neighbor asked when i would have it rebuilt because his chain link went up to it when i said i wasnt going to rebuild it the neighbor dropped the case

[@121hearc]

@@wojtek-33 ah its a state law here that the smooth side of the fence must face the neighbors

[@121hearc]

@@wojtek-33 whoever owns the fence or pays to install it if its a neighborhood that requires the fence then hoa has to pay for it and both sides have to be smooth

[@Keamackcon]

the post did seem to have a bit of play in it when she was nailing but they are sticking out of the ground quite a bit to i guess

[@JackDogSteve-jr9js]

Who's The Woman...

[@Kristopherwong]

She not wearing a mask when spraying...

[@MrStevegibb]

Unless your neighbours are NBA basketball players I don't see a reason to have a fence that high it kind of makes it look like a prison wall being so high.

[@ckatech]

They really wanted to hide their ugly setup of their neighbors

[@rasputian2010]

She should of cut off the dig ears. Covering the seem ruined the look for me.

[@davidbeetham8481]

April great job 😁 April Face mask..