Fencing

Daniel.winterman · May 2020

Hi all,

I'm in the process of fitting my first ever fencing and tbh I'm having a mare and now I'm worried I may need to rip out where I am and restart.

Basically I'm self employed and whilst off I started the fence 36m or so around 3 sides

1 side and along back. I've been able to bolt my posts to existing concrete posts, but the longest length, I fitted 3 x 3 posts about 500 deep. Each post set about 1800 apart, and had a bag of Postcrete each to set.

The fencing will have 3 battens along the length and was planning on featherboard.

I dropped a stupid mistake in not setting a string line and went for sighting through, so some slight wave along the length.

I was toying with idea of something like a deck board along top. Into posts and top rail to try and sure it up. But really worried the posts won't withstand a strong winter. I still have some headaches to overcome on the longest length too between ours and the neighbours.

So would appreciate some advice going forward?

Thanks in advance

Dovefromabove · May 2020

Fencing is not my forte, but there’s folk on here who know about such things ... my guess is that they’ll want to see some photos so set the alarm and get out there on the morning to get some pics.

Then sleep well and don’t worry about it ... I’m sure this lot will sort you out and hold your hand while you do it 👍

Daniel.winterman · May 2020

Thebigeasy · May 2020

Not reall sure what you are asking? Other than a decking board at the top, is this for a capping rail?

Daniel.winterman · May 2020

To be honest there's a few things.

1) I dug down 500 but seems to be 2.1/2.2 above ground. No idea why, so what can be done now ?

2) will the 3 x 3 be ok or do I have to contemplate ripping out and starting again?

3) the gaffer is looking at sleepers and flower beds in front of fence would that help support.

4) would a deck board help or add more weight and stress to the posts

Need some ideas for the part I haven't done too. The gap between the paths is about 100 wide soft ground where I need a post they're gas meters opposite would concrete in sockets work and how big a hole?

Is it worth ripping out the posts and starting afresh?

Dave Humby · May 2020

I'm also a little unsure as to what you are asking Daniel but let me try and give you something to go on at least. In reference to your raised points:
1) You can adjust the height by cutting to the height you require. Allow for the height of the gravel board plus the height of the feather edge boards.
2) 3"x3" is standard and should be fine
3) If you are building raised beds the bed will need a back on it. You don't want to have the soil directly against the fence.
4) Are you concerned the posts aren't stable enough? If you've sunk them in 500mm with a bag of postcrete per post you should be fine

Ref the part you haven't started I'm not sure I fully understand the query there. Other than having to contend with the tarmac / concrete (not sure which side is yours) then you should be able to follow the process you have used down the rest of the fence line.

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