How To Build Easy Privacy Fence

[@JoshuaSHogg]

The Dragon’s running the show now? Exquisitely craftsmanship. Rain or shine, all the time… we got each other, sharing the laughter and love.

[@SWiFence]

We let anybody in front of the camera that is willing. Each of us has something special to offer the channel. This channel is about our team, not one individual. 😁

[@JoshIngle-SuperDrummerJosh]

They deserve a bonus for working in that weather. Good Job

[@SWiFence]

It dipped below zero that day!

[@nathanconant1029]

Wyoming sunshine!!

[@chargermopar]

I thought I was doing a silly thing when I used sign channel to build a wooden fence 30 years ago. Glad to see it is now am acceptable way to put up a fence now!

[@SWiFence]

You were ahead of your time!

[@sethfearnow3821]

Really awesome video, clear and concise. Watching your videos has really helped me gain confidence in tackling my own projects.

[@SWiFence]

Hey thanks--that's quite the compliment. 👍🏻

[@evanstookey3677]

Workin in the snow like it’s nothing 🤘🤘

[@SWiFence]

You know it!

[@NoahDevine91]

Another awesome job, love the attention to detail, always enjoy watching team members that take pride and enjoy their craft no matter the conditions. Hope y’all have great dang day we are in 2 ft of snow today ❄️

[@thebronzetoo]

You guys are PROS!! Good work!

[@SWiFence]

Hey thanks!

[@thomasrogers7614]

Very cool 😎

[@SWiFence]

Thanks!

[@samthompson1270]

I guess Dan is "A Fair Weather" worker? LOL At least when it comes to dealing with adverse weather conditions, he sends out The Best. Great video guys. You all have a Good Dang Day.

[@SWiFence]

There’s nobody on our team that is a Fairweather fencer 😉.

[@TheLarryBrown]

@@SWiFence That's why I didn't make your team.

[@silvanseeker]

Great video, thank you! I put up a fence a couple years ago and made a few mistakes - I should have watched this first. Now getting ready to run ~130' line and glad I found your vids!

[@SWiFence]

Sweet! You got this! 💪🏻

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Thanks for sharing the Hintful Tips! That sure is a purdy fence. I chuckled every time The Dragon said Picket! In high school there was this guy named Pickett. He was a dainty guy who always dressed up in genteel clothes. All the girls thought he was cool. One day a jock was watching him in class… he whispered to us…. “Look at Pickett.” We did and saw him pick his nose. He then rolled the booger around in his finger… like he was trying to made a spit wad. That got us to laughing and everyone looked to see what was up. Pickett turned red and froze with the booger in his fingers… right in front of his face. Before long the word spread… several nicknames circulated until one stuck. He became known as ‘Noselette’… pronounced Noz-a-let. It was common for one guy to say, “Hey Noselette.” And another to reply, “He’ll pick it!” At our last class reunion I was standing with my back to the door when Pickett came through. The guy I was talking to saw him and shouted out, “Hey Noselette!” About a half dozen others shouted back, “He’ll pick it!” You know, that was my fiftieth class reunion…. I don’t remember much of what I learned back in 1971 but… the memory of those fingers rolling around a little green ball popped right into my forebrain at that moment! I hope I can get past it and watch the video again… because I know I missed a few of The Dragon’s Hintful Tips! Go ahead and try to have a good danged day

[@SWiFence]

The Dragon 🐉 is a great craftsman!

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

@@SWiFence I don’t doubt it… the fence looked great. And, he described the steps like an expert.

[@evanstookey3677]

Great info! Just discovered this page tonight, been tearing through all the super helpful & valuable content 🍻 really

[@SWiFence]

Great to hear!

[@jblake015]

Great video. Nails sometimes work themselves loose so why not use screws when building a fence?

[@SWiFence]

Ring-shanked nails have worked well for us.

[@geraldblackburn4883]

Learned stuff, glad I watched, and what kind of nails, Ring Shanked ?

[@SWiFence]

Thanks! And yes, ring shanked. This is what we're using these days: bit.ly/15degringshank

[@francisjohnson6932]

I like your channel, its gave me inspiration on how Im going to build privacy fence on my 14 feet side yard. Question, how to connect 2 posts with a corner that more than 45 degree (70 degree angle in my case). I like the idea how to overcome that angle. Thank you for all your input.

[@golgothagarage]

Awesome!

[@isingbass]

Building this type of cedar fence, but with board-on-board pickets using (stainless steel) screws all the way. Does the pneumatic nailer pierce the steel posts, or do you just avoid them? I've resorted to predrilling (9/64" for #8 screws) for those situations. Thrilled to see my beautiful fence materializing. Thanks for the helpful videos!

[@chrisdewald8608]

I just recently found your channel. I would like to say you guys do great work. And I learned quite a bit. Huge fan! I've been running my own business now for 6 months and really like all the products you discuss. I feel like this will make a big change in the quality of our work. Hopefully I will be able to find all of them available here in Ks. Thank you for all the education. Chris DeWald DeWald Construction Salina,Ks

[@SWiFence]

Awesome! That's so great to hear! Thank you. 👍🏻

[@mauro-b6q]

good information

[@MetalAsFork]

7:30 I'm still a little foggy on how you adapted the topline of the fence to the changes in slope. I suppose you either have to compromise with the gap at the bottom or have the fence match the rolling contours of the yard. Does the line run perfectly level from corner to corner, or is there a slight bend where you restarted your string there? Would've been cool to have a zoomed-out shot of the finished project.

[@SWiFence]

That's a great point--we're trying to remember to show the finished product at the ends of videos these days. So he rolled the fence to blend more with the contours of the yard, and that rolling happened when he set the posts to height. Then when he sets string he wants to make sure he doesn't run it past any posts that are rising or falling.

[@MetalAsFork]

@@SWiFence Ahh gotcha, thanks man. The weather was pretty rough so I don't blame them for being a little short of B-roll.

[@andrewc9790]

8:35, the roll was very subtle.

[@truthserum5202]

According to Postmaster, on the hinge side of the gate you should be butting two of the metal fence posts up against each others for more strength. Then you can screw two 2 x 2 into each other. Or, weld the fence posts together.

[@davetamplen342]

Question: should I leave a 3/16" gap between the pickets for expansion in wet weather??? Or do you prefer just butting them together???

[@SWiFence]

We use cedar, so it's more about the home-owner's stylistic preference for us. If you're using something besides cedar you should probably research that wood and yes, you may need to leave space.

[@Carlosib]

At some point you're bound to have the last 2" of a picket width lining up with (covering) the metal post. How do you handle that situation?

[@SWiFence]

08:42

[@BrooksdigitalMedia]

Does anyone have a recommendation for an awesome fencing company like this one that services the NE Oklahoma area?

[@benezra777]

Love your videos God bless you can you be kind to please send me the list of tools and materials used for this specific fanced thanks God bless you

[@stinksterrekerinski4450]

Masterful.

[@SWiFence]

Thank you!

[@TheMarvin339]

Prefer nail size ?

[@SWiFence]

If I’m not mistaken, we were using 1 5/8” ring shank nail.

[@jirijurczak6939]

Can you tell if postmaster posts can be used to install a lattice to already existing fence. Second question, can you connect 2 post together to extend the height for the lattice (6ft fence 2 ft lattice)? Overall I like the idea of using it. Thanks

[@thedivide3688]

They make postmaster posts to 12 feet. If you are adding lattice to an existing fence you are laying it on top of the top rails and adding horizontal supports. There are specific extension kits for fence extensions not what a postmaster post is designed for.

[@s28278187]

Dan was at the other job site aka the liquor store.

[@regeinawright114]

When you're building that picket fence in this video do you still need concrete for those posts

[@SWiFence]

No, because they've been driven into the ground. You can also dig and set them in concrete if your soil doesn't allow for driving.

[@fencemd9385]

Is there any pics or videos of how the back of the fence looks with the post covered by a picket?

[@SWiFence]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJuwiqWQhbh3mNU

[@ed370zx3]

Awesome work you guys! Is there a source in Pennsylvania 18914 for the Postmaster?

[@SWiFence]

I’m not sure where the best place would be to purchase them in your area but Master Halco is who owns the trademark and manufactures them.

[@ed370zx3]

@@SWiFence Thank you , yes they seem hard to find. Lowes and Home Depot here are out of stock till further notice.

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

Do you think that leaving a 1/8th inch gap between the fence pickets would keep the fence looking nicer by allowing air in between each one to allow water to dry out after rain and snow?

[@SWiFence]

It might hide any shrinkage of the pickets when they dry out--but I don't think it'll help with drying overall.

[@TheLarryBrown]

Fantastic video. Here in Houston we close the entire society for heavy rain. One flake of snow and we are like nuclear winter here. Schools are closed, all work is closed, it won't last long so you don't have to worry about having enough water in the bathtub. You can watch the crazies on the road on TV, it looks like something out of "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome." Cars spun out, cars in ditches, cars stalled all over town. To see this guy working in snow as if it's nothing is surreal. Couldn't these people wait until spring for their fence?

[@SWiFence]

It was actually below zero for a good chunk of that day. 😁 Life continues to go on around here even when the temperature dips, and if we put off everything until Spring that would be seen as a lot of needless waiting. 👍🏻

[@joelfragosi843]

Can you use two PostMaster fence posts to build 10 feet double wood gates? Each gate would be 5 feet wide and the height would be 6 feet. Great video by the way!

[@SWiFence]

Yes, you sure can. 👍🏻

[@melcastro5402]

If I’m not using cedar, should I space the pickets from each other?

[@SWiFence]

Depends if you want privacy or semi-privacy. It's all about the look.

[@daniellanzotti2391]

I tried leveling my pickets but the pickets are not straight, my slopes are way up and down so with the changes in the ground I would have to leave uneven gaps to get level. Any Ideas?

[@aaronherman3489]

Stair step the panels?

[@glennfence]

so, about how deep are you setting the 7.6 post masters??

[@SWiFence]

18" set in a 12"x30" hole with approx 180 lbs of concrete.

[@elchekaner]

Those pickets look like Japanese cedar is that correct?

[@SWiFence]

Cedar, yes. I don't remember which kind. 👍🏻

[@woodman1701]

No mention of fence board spacing?

[@SWiFence]

Picket spacing? This fence has no spacing as it's a full privacy fence. If you want semi-privacy with air gaps you can adjust. 👍🏻

[@woodman1701]

@@SWiFence I used to have to go and replace cedar fence pickets in winter here in Oregon.The reason was I worked for Lowe’s doing fence installation for a local contractor. He used to tell us to install without a gap in the fence boards. The cedar was swelling and popping out on a few sections due to all the rain we get (Willamette Valley, Oregon.) So occasionally in winter this would be a problem and they’d send me out to replace them with ripped down ones to fit. It wasn’t all the time but it was enough to be annoying. Maybe it’s dry enough in Wyoming to not be an issue. If using fir or Japanese cedar it is even worse. It slows me down spacing some but prevents boards pushing out due to swelling around here. There’s plenty of stories on the internet about this problem. I’m guessing wetter environments than yours. That’s great you guys use postmasters. Saves a lot of trouble with warping, twisting and rot. I’ve done a few fences with them and I’m impressed. Im still looking into using a post driver to pound them in instead of concrete. Most of my customers ask for concrete here though so far. I like your work, and the KZbin vids you do.

[@SWiFence]

Thanks for the compliment! It is definitely dry here so we don't typically have those issues. (A few guys on the crew refer to it as popcorn fart dry.)

[@TheLarryBrown]

@@SWiFence I didn't know that popcorns could fart.

[@anonymousperson4363]

verticals is plumb, horizontal is level!

[@SWiFence]

Yes thank you. Everyone loves to remind us of this.

[@douglasfence]

Why would somebody need a privacy fence in that area it is absolutely beautiful

[@SWiFence]

🤷‍♂️

[@andrewc9790]

It wasn't for privacy, it was mostly a wind block for their small trees and to try to keep deer out. The fence was mostly 4' to preserve the view.

[@user-zq6pj5jo8j]

Building a fence is a lot of work, but doing it in the Snow, F*ck that..!!!

[@SWiFence]

Below zero too.

[@rswow]

incessant music's in the way

[@SWiFence]

Yep, we don't edit the music that loud anymore. This video is a couple of years old. You live and you learn, you know?

[@rswow]

@@SWiFence O cool. A reply from the Master! :)

[@rswow]

@@SWiFence Question: do the Postmaster fences need a center rail (for a total of 3), or can we just use two to have symmetry with an existing wood-post fence that only has top and bottom rails?

[@SWiFence]

I wouldn't recommend skipping the center rail. It adds a lot of structural integrity, plus your pickets will be prone to warp without that center rail holding them in place.