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A split rail fence can be easily installed. Back in the old days, this type of fence was used to create some boundaries for a large area very quickly.

Instructions install split rail fence :


Begin by marking the ground where the fence will be built, be careful so that the fence be on your side of the plot. Most of the time exactly they will be installed are issued for measuring the distance between the posts and where.

A pre-cut all rails and posts will be very helpful. For this task you need a hole saw kit and a drill to make holes at the top and bottom of each post. Finally, you have cut to the end posts, corner posts and line posts so that the holes fit.




With a hole in the ground drill, dig a hole for each point with a depth of one third of the post. Also leave about 6 inches for every post, so that you pour sand or gravel to prevent any water damage. 


The installation of the contributions must be an end after start and the other set being with a string and a level between them. You have to attach to the post hole and necessary adjustments to ensure that the posts are plumb by stomping the extra bottom.

The final step is to insert the rails. If you find post holes that are not large enough for the rails, first shave the end of the track before drilling a larger hole in the post.



Tips split rail fence build :

Before installing a fence, make sure first with your neighbors, where exactly is the plot. The definition of this from the beginning, you will not have any kind of problem with the relocation of the fence.