Building A Picture Frame Fence

In the final installment of our how to build a fence series we re tackling a more advanced design.

Building a picture frame fence.

The 2x4 s are toe nailed to the posts and have a tendency to pull away over time. For more on how to building diy fences visit our tutorials on how to set a fence post how to build a vertical fence and how to build a horizontal fence and prolong your fence with lifetime wood treatment. 8 picture frame fence installation instuctions before you begin 1 verify location of underground utilities before you begin. How to build a simple fence around a vegetable garden.

The posts are pressure treated 4 x 4 s and the fence panels are made from 2 x 4 s and hog wire. Picture frame style cedar fence. This shadowbox fence has pickets alternating on each side offering some privacy but allowing you to look through the fence at an angle. A solid fence has all pickets attached tightly together on the outside only blocking views and offering complete privacy.

Ran out of time on this one because my phone will only record a few minutes at a tim. If your yard gets much use from kids and pets protect your veggie garden with a fence made of bamboo stakes and string. Wood fencing rick s custom fencing decking. 3 consult local and regional building codes before you begin.

How to make a framed panel fence. Download our install instructions here. Though it won t keep out anything large or heavy it ll serve as a reminder to everyone that plants are there. Over view of my cedar fence build including info on placing your poles.

Less simple but not so complex that you shouldn t give it a try is building your own picture frame. On the flip side a picture frame design will have much more up keep then other wood fences. Beginning woodworkers love this project and for many others it can be a great money saver. The instructions below show you how to build a diy privacy fence.

Due to the design and installation techniques wood rot is a major concern so we ask that you weigh your options and please put a lot of thought into your final decision.