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is it worth the markup to let someone else do it.

It's easy enough job to do with two people for sure - rent an auger and set all the posts. Use a long level to make sure they're straight.

Let them set up a few hours, then start hanging the runners.

Use all weather screws - don't waste your time using nails.

Use something consistent for a spacer between boards too - check periodically with level to make sure it keeps all squared up. The top of the fence is more important to watch than necessarily the bottom (I think!).

power drill for screws and skilsaw for trimming, plus a level are the basic tools needed.

Run a string is the first step. Also the top is easy if you are not going for the super fancy precut decorative posts. Just set the posts a few inches high and cut to length. You can also make your own fancy top if you are somewhat proficient with a skill saw. Just set the angle and depth on the saw and make your notch cuts on four side and you have your cut little fence post hexagon top.

This post was edited on 2/21/12 at 8:26 am

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Posted by Jibbajabba

Louisiana

Member since May 2011

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Posted on 2/21/12 at 9:14 am to 4nmylifetime

Ok. Lets take this conversation a step further. I want to put this fence up around my backyard on the house that i just bought. My neighbors on both sides already have hurricane fences around their yards. So if i put a privacy fence up, there will be back to back fences around my backyard with about a foot of space in between the two fences.

The fence is necessary to block the view to the neighbors dogs (boxer/lab? Mix) that go absolutely apeshit when People walk around my backyard.

Doable? Or does anyone see problems putting up this fence?

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