| First determine the area where fence will be built, | | | | from the ground. |
| allow for necessary set back, property line, local | | | | Insert Cedar fence pickets along and centered |
| code etc. Run string line to mark fence line and | | | | between 2x4's. 1x2's ripped or if you can find a |
| where posts will be located. Some important tools | | | | cedar trim to secure the pickets in place. Tighten |
| materials needed include: Skill saw, quickcrete, | | | | as necessary and finish screwing on the trim. |
| level, drill, wood screws,tape measure, L-supports, | | | | The Cedar lattice is next, cut and install between |
| cedar pickets, 4 x 4 posts, 2x4s, 1x2s, and cedar | | | | top two 2x4's. Use same technique to center and |
| lattice. | | | | use trim to hold in place. The cedar lattice should |
| Concrete in 4 x 4 posts along string line 8 feet | | | | be no more than 12 inches tall, this allows you to |
| apart. Keep in mind this Cedar fence is built from | | | | cut 4 pieces from a 4x8 foot cedar lattice board. |
| scratch, (if you plan to build from cedar lattice | | | | If gates are needed. Frame the cedar fence gate |
| fence panels, then these guidelines can still be | | | | using same height measurements as fence but |
| used, but install the panels according to | | | | allow at least 1/2 inch gap for gate on each side |
| manufacture instructions). Let posts set a while | | | | for ease of opening gate. Use gate hinge/latch kit |
| before continuing on, make sure they are level. | | | | and install using instructions that come with the kit. |
| Option is to use green treated posts, however | | | | Last is to use a protector or water sealer for a |
| cedar looks better and can be treated with sealer | | | | long lasting and great appearance. This should be |
| to make last a long time. | | | | done yearly or so the natural cedar appearance is |
| Next start with the 2x4's, the top will need to | | | | not lost and the cedar does not gray. A an |
| exceed 8 feet to cover the top of the posts, the | | | | example is Thompson's water seal that keeps the |
| next 2 x 4 will be anchored 1 foot below the top, | | | | natural color, use a deck type sprayer which |
| screws and or L-supports can be used. The third | | | | makes it easy to apply. |
| 2 x4 is attached at the bottom about 2 inches | | | | |