1Measure the exact footage of the fence you want to build. Do this by laying out a string line where you want to build a wooden fence.

2Be sure you keep this line intact.

3Measure the length of your fence with a measuring tape.

4Determine how much material you will need to build a wooden fence. Split rails are generally 11 ft. long. (Example: If you are building a 200 ft fence and your rails are 11 ft. long, you will need 19 posts and for 2-rail fence, you will need 38 rails). The 2-rail fence tends to be the most popular. To determine how much material you will need, divide 11 into the footage (Example: 19) and then multiply that number by the number of posts by the number of rails you want for your fence (Example : 38).

5Mark the holes where you want your posts to go. Do this by using a rail. Lay it down by the string and mark the hole. Mark your hole 2 to 3 inches back from the end of the rail. This will make sure there is enough room for the rail to fit in the hole of the post.

6Start digging! Use a hand held auger.

7Most split rail fences have the top rail measure 4 feet from the ground. Measure your posts from the top of the highest hole of the post and measure down 4 ft then mark it. This should allow 2 ft of the remaining post to be put into the ground in order to make sure your fence is level.

8Set your first post in the ground by either cement or tamping the dirt back on the hole. If you choose to tamp the dirt, you will need to continually take a level and make sure the post remains in line.

9To keep the posts straight, set your post next to the string at the bottom of the post and then level the top of your post.

10After the first post has been set, put your bottom rail in first and then the top rail in next. Before you begin to tamp or cement the next post, make sure the post is in line and level with the previous post.

11Continue these steps until the last section of your wooden fence is complete.

1Install 4 x 4 posts every four feet on center (due to the curve of the driveway). For straight sections, posts can be placed every six feet. Mark locations for the posts on the driveway with a pencil.

2Dig post holes. Holes will generally be about two to three times the width of your post. Set deeper than the frost line to prevent heaving.

3Pour two-inch bed of crushed gravel into each hole. This helps with drainage.

4Cut the posts to length and place them in the holes.

5Tamp the gravel down and begin adding quick setting concrete and water around the post.

6Check posts for levelness as you tamp them down into the concrete. This will help to remove air pockets.

7Pour one to two inches above the ground level and slope it away to divert water.

8Let set for about 20 minutes and check to make sure the posts have not shifted.

9Allow concrete to cure.

10Measure each post from the ground up to ensure they are the same height. Use a circular saw to cut off the top of one that is too high.

11Attach the rails to the 4 x 4 posts. Cut to length and pre-drill screw holes.

12Attach rails to posts with the 2 ½” galvanized screws.

13Two rails are needed for each area between two posts. One rail will align flush with the top of the post and the bottom rail will lie about one 2x 4 rail- width from the ground.

14Attach the pickets by placing one picket over each 4 x 4 post. Make sure that picket is plumb, then secure with galvanized screws.

15Take measurements and make calculations for the remaining pickets. Use two- two inch wide spacer blocks to space each picket. Attach all pickets.

16For the gate, make a frame. This is for a double gate. Cut 2 x 4s to length and screw into place between two posts.

17Attach uprights for the frame and then diagonal cross braces to form the gate frame.

18Attach pickets to the gate frame. Attach four sturdy metal hinges to frame on each opposite 4 x 4 post with lag screws provided by hinge manufacturer.

19Attach a cane bolt to keep one end of the frame in place.

20Use a circular saw to make cuts flush to each side of the two center pickets.

21Attach the latch.

22Paint fence

1Mark off property line.

2Measure the distance between the ends of the fence. Divide the distance so posts will be equally distant and should be no more than eight feet apart. Use a string to help make the fence straight.

3Use a post hole auger to dig holes 24 inches deep by 10 inches in diameter.

4Put a layer of gravel in the bottom.

5Place a post in each hole and pour quick setting concrete. Let cure for 48 hours.

6Make pickets from 12 ft 2 by 6s cut in half. Make the tops dog eared by sawing off the corners.

7Construct in panels with rails (made by 2 x 6s) that are two feet above the ground and two feet from the top.

8Screw in galvanized screws to attach pickets onto rails eight inches from the ends of the rails.

9Leave eight inches between each picket.

10Once rails are filled, turn panel over and place more pickets in between the ones already installed.