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| Fence, Building a Three-Board |
| This DIY Basic, brought to you by Mahindra, will provide tips on building a three-board fence.
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A three-board fence is one of the least expensive options and it’s pretty easy to build (figure A). - To ensure a straight and uniform fence, carefully measure and mark where the posts will go.
- For stability, sink one third of the post’s length in the ground and space each post about six to eight feet apart.
- Each hole should be about twice the diameter of the post to allow for gravel and concrete to be added (figure B).
- Using an auger will really speed up the posthole digging. To be sure each post stays perfectly upright, check it with a level and brace it until the concrete sets (figure C).
- The top, bottom and then middle cross boards can then be attached using galvanized nails (figure D).
- Allow for about six inches of clearance under the bottom rail, it will make mowing the grass much easier.
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- You can anchor the posts even more firmly if you make the post holes slightly larger at the bottom than at the top.
- Placing a few inches of gravel at the bottom of the hole before inserting the post will improve the drainage and help keep the post from rotting.
- Once the post is in the proper upright position, brace it until the concrete sets.
- To keep water from building at the base of the post, slope the concrete slightly away from the post’s base and round it off with a trowel.
RESOURCES :
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