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Questions tagged [fence]

Use this tag when the topic is about a normal fence like around a yard. It can be wood or chain-link, etc.

Use this tag when the topic is about a normal fence like around a yard. It can be wood or chain-link, etc.

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Should I set fence posts in dirt, gravel, crushed rock, or concrete?

I have received conflicting advice about how to set wooden fence posts. Many web sites suggest setting them in a concrete cylinder. Someone at the local hardware store had seen posts set in concrete rot and break because water seeps in along the…
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How can I close a gap between my fence and my neighbor's that's on his side of the property line?

My heighbor erected a fence about 4" into his property. I recently erected my fence and put the post about 2" from the property line. I then extended the fence (boards only) to come as close to his fence as possible. Problem is he approached me and…
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How can I fix the issues I'm having with large double gates?

I have a privacy fence in my backyard that includes a large double gate. It was built maybe a year and half ago. The whole span is about a 11' 4" opening. The gates to meet in the middle with double hinges on each gate and a rod at the bottom of…
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How do I work around a tree in my fence line?

I have a fence that was built about 4 years ago. There was a large oak tree that I wish to keep on the fence line. The fence was built around the tree; it not only removed the tree from my yard, but I didn't like the look of it: (not to scale,…
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Who do I contact to have the property line marked?

I'm looking to install a fence on the property line, and I was wondering who do I speak to about having it marked? Thanks!
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What is this cement structure under ground?

I had a fence. It was destroyed in a hurricane. I thought I just would need to put new posts in an existing 2 feet hole. But the holes there were not 2 feet. So I started digging holes around where the posts were. And I noticed cement structures…
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Can I install 6' 6x6 fence posts onto a cement driveway?

We would like to install a 6' privacy fence with 6x6 cedar posts, between our house and driveway, that would involve 3 posts on top of our cement driveway and 1 in the ground. My intention was to hire someone with a core drill to dig 3' holes for…
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How do you attach a wooden gate to fence with metal posts?

I'm building a wood fence with metal posts. I'm using those clips that let you attach 2x4s horizontally to the metal posts. And then the boards go on top of that. My question is how do you attach a gate? The only thing I can think of is a strap…
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What structural elements need for gate in place of fence?

I am going to build a gate in place of this fence panel approximately (5' x 5') in size. Currently, there is 2x4 bolted to the house of the left side. The right side is nailed to the perpendicular fence panel (not hanging off a post). It's hard to…
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How do I resolve recent earth works around my future fence line?

I’m looking to install a fence but a month ago I had some pipe work done in the yard and it left my backyard in shambles. The ground is still unstable and not compacted where the fence line is going to be. I'm not going to spend a ton of money…
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How to reinforce and straighten a fence post

I have just put up a fence but one of the posts has warped quite a bit in just a couple of weeks. It is concreted into the ground and is straight up until half way up the post (about 3 foot) and then bends about an inch into my garden. I was…
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How do I put in a 10 ft metal pole for a metal driveay gate?

I have 2 metal poles 10 ft poles and a metal entrance gate that is 10 ft wide and 4 feet tall. I want to get it in the ground this weekend. I am going to rent a gas post hole digger. What kind of cement and how much do I need? I read somewhere…
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How do I stain a pressure treated pine fence?

I am putting up a pine PT post fence in front of my home. The fencing is new and green and I would like to stain it a natural wood color.I don't want to put it up green or wait for it to dry or turn a more natural color for a year. Any ideas?
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How can I build a fence next to existing neighboring fences?

I would like to fence in my back yard. Nothing super fancy, just a black metal fence like you see everywhere. I got some quotes from some contractors and they wanted $6k+ (!!) to build the fence. I was shocked at the estimate prices given that my…
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Can I move a wooden fence?

I live next to a condo complex, and just received a letter informing me that they're going to tear down their fence and replace it with a chain link fence - a "more maintenance free and up to date concept". The fence is entirely on their property…
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