Wood Fence Over Wire Fence or Chain Link Fence | HANDYBROS |

[@Mixdplate]

This is Great! Thank you for showing how you attached the initial support boards to the metal posts without having access from the other side.

[@HandyBros]

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[@HisWorldRocker]

This is exactly what I was looking for. This is going to save me thousands of dollars. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@HandyBros]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GeorgeGraves]

Bottem of the pickets sitting on the ground is gonna suck up water like a sponge - don't do what he did there.

[@monohydrate2]

dude you're a genius because your method means you don't have to go into your neighbor's backyard. Thank you so much!!!

[@hansmariette3991]

I want to thank you you for your post. I was able to build my fence same way. Big time

[@orksplace81]

Great video, I like that you can do this from your own yard with no need to get into the neighbors yard. One time saver that I'm going to incorporate into my project though....once I measure the first 2 x 6 for the U-bolt placement and drill it....I will use that first one as a template and drill out all the 2 x 6 in one shot, rather than measure each one out.

[@MindGuard_HappilyEverAfter]

This was so helpful. I inherited a chainlink privacy fence with weird green filling and was quoted over 10K for a vinyl replacement and that didn't include removing the chainlink posts and fence. This is a much better solution. I have a wood deck for an above ground pool so I will match the wood color with the color of the deck that I just stripped, sanded and repainted last summer.

[@Street_Costello]

I would’ve taken the chain and the top pole off, and only used the post themselves so from the inside it would be a cleaner look, because they still see the chain from the inside

[@prijak]

Thank you for posting this. I was trying to tell this to contractors but they just didn't get it. I will have to do it on my own! Thanks to your awesome video!

[@prijak]

What if I want to install a 6 feet wooden fence over a 4 feet picket fence. Is that possible?

[@Defens222]

A neighbor did this and his chain link posts bent during strong winds, a big portion of his fencing has to be replaced. Is there a way to reinforce the fence posts so they can withstand the added wind drag?

[@c.coleman1802]

This helps quite a bit. I assume attaching fence panels is similar. A video using fence panels would be welcomed.

[@jeffpulmano6970]

Thank you for the content, I was considering on taking down the chain link fence. No need to now & saved me a lot of time. Thank you again.

[@HandyBros]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ronski50]

Looks nice. Best to keep the bottom of wood posts and slats at least 1/2"-1" above the top of the concrete block wall to prevent the end grain of the wood from absorbing water.

[@HandyBros]

That's a great tip! Will surely keep that in mind for our future projects.

[@Eastbaypisces]

What about if soil underneath? Same rules apply?

[@ronski50]

@@Eastbaypisces Possibly even more gap is needed as dirt and leaves may build up against the bottom of the posts and slats promoting rot. Also, wood in direct contact with soil is not a good idea where ground termites are a problem.

[@elizabethchanning4614]

Brush the bottom of the slats with exterior grade polyurethane to seal the end grain.

[@GeorgeGraves]

@@elizabethchanning4614 no

[@daniellehawk8083]

Can you make the wooden fence taller? Say 6ft on a 4ft chainlink fence

[@bluewavesdave]

Thats what im trying to do now. How did it go for you

[@jamesbloodworth4303]

@@bluewavesdaveI’m planning on doing this to a 4ft chain link fence with 6 foot planks. Would just have planks taller than the chain link. And ur wood about where the top rail is at for the chain link.

[@c.coleman1802]

Great video. I hope my wooden fence panels work and can extend beyond the height of the chainlink fence. I realize it won't be as stable, but I can live with that. Is there a suggestion for this?

[@TheAggressiveHippie]

Exactly what I needed! Very clean and simple approach. Thank you.

[@angeldavila4669]

would this be strong enough for 8ft pickets or 6ft?

[@robertgomez5251]

Great idea on how to covert a chain link fence into a wood fence . Keep your videos coming .

[@HandyBros]

Thanks for the feedback

[@californiabear8115]

This is what I might do. We are allowed to build on the property line. Which there is an old chain link fence currently. Not sure how my neighbors would feel about me tearing it out so I might just do this.

[@HandyBros]

That is the beauty of this that you don't have to remove the existing fence.

[@mschruntek]

Thank you for posting. This is very helpful for a project I'm starting that will connect a wood fence to a chain link fence. I'm also looking for ways to protect my wood fence long term. Hope you can answer a few questions: 1. What type of lumber are you using (ex. pine, cedar...) and why did you choose it? 2. Is any/all of the lumber you used pressure treated? 3. Did you pre-treat the cut sections with wood preservative or stain the frame prior to assembling? 4. Did you stain the fence after assembling? 5. What additional protective products did you use?

[@HandyBros]

We just went with the pine for the pickets as they are readily available and cost effective. All lumber used was pressure treated. We did not pre treat cut sections or frame prior to assembling. Extra treatment will enhance longevity of the fence. we painted the fence after the wood dried out.

[@christyzimms6725]

Exactly what we needed! Putting it up today because the neighbors dog keeps jumping the fence. Great tutorial!

[@HandyBros]

Glad it helped! Share photos with us after you finish your fence.

[@davidmann3536]

Straight lengths seem to be easy but how do you do inside or outside corners. ?

[@Blacklight72]

You just saved the day and a lot of money! Appreciate you!

[@Dansk55]

Nice one! Exactly what I needed to see. The overall picture. Now my problem is I need to do this with a 4x4 chain link gate. How would you go about doing this to the gate in conjunction with this conversion?

[@HandyBros]

You can use the pipe clamps of appropriate size to attach the vertical or horizontal wood framing to the top and bottom rail of the gate.

[@NealSpinler]

Super helpful! My neighbor won't pitch with n to replace the ugly chain link fence between our properties so this solves my issue!

[@HandyBros]

glad this was helpful

[@TwinBytesInc]

This is exactly what I needed to avoid paying another contractor to rip out my existing wire fence and pour concrete footings for wooden posts. now I don't have to wait to save as much money and I can get it done right away. Thank you!

[@mariwien]

Awesome, I was looking for this exact tutorial, thank you!

[@HandyBros]

Thank you, stay tuned for more exciting content!!

[@harryhoesch3793]

What does the backside look like. Usually you leave the best looking side on the outside. i think some ordinance would restrict this. It answerers alot of what I'm looking to do, but maybe the neighbor would chip in on sandwiching the chainlink between 2 nice looking frontsides.

[@amberbiggs]

This was very helpful, thank you for sharing! Do you know if the U-bolts will loosen over time? I'm thinking of trying this method but am concerned about that.

[@Colata4197]

Can the fence pickets be a bit taller with only middle and lower supporting backer rails need mine to extend a little over the chain link fence

[@Topnotchonly999]

What if I want to build a 6 ft fence ?

[@mollyriley9199]

Did you?

[@monquiturdle]

I have a fence that is touching the retaining wall just like this. Is a 2" clearance under the panels needed on a retaining wall block to prevent moisture from rotting the bottom of the panels? I know the clearance is for soil but not sure about block. Wondering if I need to raise my panels or leave them as is? Thanks!

[@newsview7844]

Amazing. Can wood pickets be added to a chain link gate?

[@carlosclavell326]

Greeting from TX. The wife and I are clearing a 4' chain link, ground, trees cover with vines and its starting to look bare. Your suggestion will help with privacy and vertically extend the coverage. Thank you and great job!!

[@HandyBros]

glad this helped!

[@lsxbird7874]

This is genius, i started one side of my privacy fence the "correct" way, but recently started thinking maybe i could utilize existing fence ( i live in a 70's era neighborhood that seems to have had a preinstalled chain link around entire neighborhood housing as part of their build. I want my backyard 100% isolated from my neighbors view. This 100% would save time as the big thing, as no need to dig post holes or crete them in. But i wonder if money could also be saved. A pt post is $10 where i live, plus factor in maybe 1/2 bag of crete ( roughly 3-4 bucks each post ) . If the anchor bolts are only a buck or two each, and the 2x6x8 here is $4.47 each , that would definitely save money as i probably need another 25 posts to complete the east wall, and north wall . Also begs to wonder if existing chain link gate would be stong enough to attach same idea to and support the added weight without sag. Il the posts themselves are extremely stout, as i tried to remove it and gave up trying and built the fence on the opposite side of it

[@gkkclm]

I'd love to see your thoughts and how you could "sandwich" the chain link fence between the pickets so it's hidden from both sides.

[@HandyBros]

I would take a 6x6 post and cut a "U" slit of about 2 inch wide and slide that from top of the fence.

[@rkgsd]

Were you able to put the bottom U-bolts on without going on the other property?

[@shannoncross7832]

this is exactly what I need to do. I was going to take the chain fence down and start the process adding a wood privacy fence. thank you so much

[@HandyBros]

Glad this helped.

[@kilis3804]

EXACTLY what i needed. Thank you SO much.

[@Filmguardtint]

Just what I was looking for . Thank you

[@melcastro5402]

Mannn this is exactly what I needed to watch thanks

[@logurt9064]

Love this idea. But, do you need to have a permit to do this? Just wanna be sure before I move forward.

[@trevialee1902]

Thanks for the step by step instructions great video

[@HandyBros]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SimplerThought]

This is great. I have an idea for my backyard. Do you think I can re use wood from pallets?

[@miriamtracy139]

Great video. Could you do this over a chain link fence gate as well? Would the wood weight too much for the hinges on the gate?

[@lovegodfirst654]

I did wooden attached to chainlink. I have been fighting with it for years. It keep blowing down and it has broken most of my chainlink, even the posts have bent and broken. Every time there is any wind, it damages large sections of the fence. I'm gonna have to call it quits and just rip it all down and do it properly. I'm just so tired of repairing it to no avail.

[@annedaniels100]

Absolutely fantastic quick and easy idea

[@HandyBros]

Thank you for watching!! Stay tuned for more exciting content

[@ramonnavarro9525]

Can you leave the fence at 6 feet instead of cutting it like you did? I have the same chain link fence but would like the wood fence to be 6ft

[@HandyBros]

Well typically the top privacy fence should be about 6 ft from the ground. That's the reason we cut ours to maintain that height and to match with fence height on the other side. If you use the full length of the picket, add another horizontal member so that there are 3 horizontal members supporting a 6 ft picket.

[@paulajames3937]

@@HandyBros This is probably less expensive than the dig a hole for cement to support posts version, isn't it?

[@shakirahmedtth]

Did you complete the project? I have same thing to do at my home

[@shoushane]

My chain link poles are more than 8 ft (96”) apart. Is that going to be a problem! For example, I have six poles and a couple of the spaces in between our 119” and 117”. So closer to 10ft.

[@danielstamm9957]

Great video, thank you! Would I modify the process if I wanted to put the wood fence over a 12ft fence wire gate? Or do I go pretty much the same route?

[@maxximum18]

Good video gave me some ideas about using my old fence posts

[@HandyBros]

Glad I could help

[@PhantomLover007]

That looks pretty good.

[@HandyBros]

Thanks! DO check our other videos as well on the channel page!

[@PhantomLover007]

I have just completed doing the 2x6’s with the U-bolt brackets. Now I’m looking at how to manage the corners.

[@rkgsd]

Just a few things of note. You don't explain why you loosely tighten the 2x6 boards at first. Also, shouldn't you leave about a half inch of space between the pickets to allow the wood room to swell when it rains? Otherwise the boards may warp

[@anitamoreno644]

That is beautiful!!

[@lovegodfirst654]

So...how do you repair the fence when the wind blows both of them down? I put a privacy fence on top of chain link. I have reinforced it many times over and it keeps destroying both the original and the new fence. I have put 8 foot posts in and it still breaks everywhere. It's been 3 years of struggling with this fence. Every storm blows it down. The chainlink posts have broken over. I'm at the point where I'm just gonna have to do the wooden privacy fence properly. Any wind destroys it and I can't keep it up.

[@MyLadiness33]

Excellent and will def save me tons of time and money!! You did a great job and thank you for sharing!!

[@BMine1111]

I wonder how this would work if you have a corner to go around?

[@Mg-edc]

Have you done this using the 6ft fence boards?/

[@saulgutierrez5184]

This is the best and well explained DIY, no that bs that other channels do, i will do these soon, thank you very muchs bro

[@HandyBros]

Glad it helped

[@TheLalooo666]

Do you need the 4x6s? Why not just attach the 2x4s directly to the metal posts with the U bolts?

[@realworldguroo]

If the current chain link is 4’… can the 2x6 wood post be 6’? … to make the fence a little taller? Also… what if your current chain link/yard is on a slope? How to cut the vertical pieces so they are flush to the ground and the overall site line of the fence is smooth and even?

[@PaganGrace]

Is that your chain-link fence or is it on your back neighbor’s property? Those vertical slats can’t look great from their perspective. Very nice from your view, though. Good job!

[@joshlotto]

100% exactly what I was looking for. Thanks bro

[@HandyBros]

Glad I could help. Stay tuned for more exciting content

[@caribbeanqueen5589]

Are the wood pressure treated?

[@mikelindstrom1275]

I'd like to do this but should I feel bad the neighbors are going to get the view of the framed side of the fence?

[@HandyBros]

you can paint the frame before you put it so it doesn't look bad.

[@mytherceria]

This is exactly what I wanted to know how to do. Super practical.

[@HandyBros]

Glad this helped.

[@geepee4804]

Great video! Can this be done with regular 6x8 wood panels?

[@SJ-gj7mx]

Ver very good. I really liked this video

[@allblackls]

I think spacing out the framing so the fence could have come out and covered the cement would have been better, but still nice solid install

[@HandyBros]

That was absolutely doable. We wanted to have that brick top for putting some outdoor decor. Plus will be painting everything soon for a clean look :)

[@pdiddy823]

Looks great, wouldn't pass inspection in NY. NY requires the neighbor gets the good side.

[@artemisiagentileschi2400]

Looks nice. Why didn't you attach boards to posts on center so it looks nice on neighbor's side?

[@HandyBros]

Not sure exactly what you referring to. The vertical boards are attached on center of the existing steel post.

[@marshalkinandrey]

I think he was referring to you overlapping woth horizontal braces. It woukd look near if they didnt overlap but went in a straight line​@@HandyBros

[@monmonthemon]

Brilliant. Thanks so much for this video. This is exactly what my backyard needs.

[@HandyBros]

Glad it helped! Share photos with us after you finish your fence.

[@greenstar3411]

Well made as well as video. 👍

[@HandyBros]

I am glad this was helpful.

[@boxing76ful]

Good information,Great videos.

[@AnayahPMcKay]

Hold would you have done this using fence panels? Is it the same?

[@HandyBros]

It would be quite similar. Once you have horizontal members set, just screw the fence panels directly on them. Ideally, align the horizontal members with the horizontal members of the fence panel.

[@pmireur04]

Awesome idea! Thank you for the ideas as I try to find a solution for my chain link fence.

[@HandyBros]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marmarc4203]

AWESOME 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👏

[@josepgutierrez22]

Same principles would apply to a 6ft fence to right?

[@HandyBros]

That's correct. however, for a 6 ft fence, I would do 3 horizontal members instead of two.

[@SirDragonX]

Thank you so very much. Awesome video.

[@HandyBros]

I am glad you enjoyed!

[@montrotv9935]

Awesome work!!!

[@dawnmichelle1171]

Thank you I appreciate this video

[@HandyBros]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jimmysegovia2688]

nice job man!!!!! thanks for sharing is it possible to make the wood go horizontal?.

[@HandyBros]

Thanks Jimmy! Which wood are u referring to? In our installation, we have vertical 2x6 (tied to the existing wire fence post), horizontal 2x4 which serve as the support to the pickets, and the vertical pickets.

[@capcs1974]

Question. Is that gate behind you your fence? Is it your neighbors shared fence? I wonder if they decide to change the ugly old fence would it uproot your privacy fence?

[@HandyBros]

That was not a gate. I am not sure if that was a shared fence. What we did is so easily removable and plus its non-destructive. They we installed, its clamped with the existing fence posts so yes, privacy fence will get impacted if someone tries to do anything with the existing chainlink fence.

[@Kalmontanna]

Awesome!! Would this work for a 7’ tall chain link fence? I’m needing a little bit of sound barrier for a busy ally way, my chain link now has those cheap plastic strips through them.

[@HandyBros]

definitely. Just add one more horizontal member for rigidity.

[@thomasrobinson8336]

Good Job

[@bg767]

Thank you well done great job !

[@Santreda5]

Thanks. I think I can handle this job. Great job explaining.

[@HandyBros]

Thanks. Good luck with you project.

[@lawrencegleason4666]

Nice job.

[@HandyBros]

Thanks! Do check our other exciting video if you get a chance.

[@lawrencegleason4666]

@@HandyBros Will do.

[@workflssprinkler872]

Great video. Was looking for this kind of exact video

[@HandyBros]

Glad we could help!

[@angetodac]

thats exactly what i was looking for! have a wire fence but need privacy...so, i have to cover it somehow with wood. but 8 feet tall.

[@HandyBros]

That works for 8 feet as well. Just add additional horizontal supports for stability.

[@bitedawg]

excellent work sir,thank you!

[@HandyBros]

You are welcome!

[@jessieperez2422]

Wow amazing 😊

[@NorthernExhale]

What size u bolt?

[@gitup73]

Hello!! How do you secure the 2x6 to a the metal post if it has fencing attached at a 90 degree angle ? Thanks 😊

[@HandyBros]

that is a little tricky but doable. I would first attach two 2x6 together at 90 degree angle. Then, install a longer U-bolt to the post with one leg of the bolt through one side of 2x6 and the other to the second 2x6. Hope this makes sense.

[@hectorillo5798]

Good video 👍🏽

[@HandyBros]

Appreciate it

[@Caruurtaofthekorn]

How about on the backside , won’t it look worst for neighbor on the other side with back exposed. ?? And the long horizontals running boards.

[@HandyBros]

not quite se. One can paint before putting together before this fence setup.

[@Caruurtaofthekorn]

@@HandyBros you a pro. 🙏 thanks

[@Dlindner87]

I wish you would add a little instructional video own how you do a corner post of the chain link fence.

[@HandyBros]

for that you can use a longer U-bolt and come at an angle to the corner post. the horizontal member will hide that anyway. If the bolt happens to be too long, cut the excess using a grinder.

[@boogie1014]

Omgeee good idea I was about to purchase the OZ dense brackets.

[@HandyBros]

OZ brackets would work if you have access from the side of the fence. Also, if you are only running the horizontal members, the U-bolt would stick out and you may have to cut it and drill a hole in the picket. So OZ brackets would do better if you have horizontal member only. We did a trick and added vertical member (to act as a post) and were able to use U-bolts without an issue.

[@JayOverlands]

Cool idea thanks for sharing

[@HandyBros]

Thanks for watching!

[@calciumchloride710]

I want to try something similar, but I want the wooden fence to be a couple feet taller than the top of the chain link. Maybe interspersing some taller Postmaster fence posts in between the existing chain link posts will help achieve that additional height without risking instability... If anyone sees anything like this, please post some links! :)

[@traceyhobbs8331]

Same boat I want to go 2 feet higher, which should still work.

[@c.coleman1802]

I want to go higher as well without installing 4x4 fence posts.

[@buckmaxey7998]

VERY helpful!

[@HandyBros]

Glad it helped!!