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Advice for putting up a small wooden picket fence
Posted on 1/2/25 at 9:02 am
Posted on 1/2/25 at 9:02 am
I have a 22 foot section of wooden fence at my new house that rotted away and fell recently. I'm replacing it myself and have all the supplies with exception of the wood rails. typical wooden privacy fence, 6ft tall, 2in ground gap.
One end of the fence is a brick column that is, luckily, ready from the previous fence with bolts for placing a 2x4 flush against it vertically to then bolt/screw in that end for support. The opposite end has a typical 3in metal fence post for support on that end.
My question is regarding the middle of the 22ft for span and the fence rails. (I'm doing this mainly to just provide privacy and not with aesthetics being primary concern so I just placed a 7 foot steel post like the other end).
The distance from the ends to the center is about 11ft, I dont own a truck large enough to get the 12ft 2x4s for the top 2 rails or the 12 foot 2x6 for the bottom. Considering borrowing a trailer or just putting up the cash for delivery but wanted to ask = Would using Three 2x4x8 and three 2x6x8 boards (cut to fit horizontally of course) be feasible on these rails? If so, whats the best way to connect their ends together for support.
FWIW, I was thinking if I went this route, Id attach a whole 2x4x8 to the middle support at the midline and just cut each of the other ones on either side. The connection of the ends to the middle support is my main concern.
Hope that makes sense. Appreciate any advice
One end of the fence is a brick column that is, luckily, ready from the previous fence with bolts for placing a 2x4 flush against it vertically to then bolt/screw in that end for support. The opposite end has a typical 3in metal fence post for support on that end.
My question is regarding the middle of the 22ft for span and the fence rails. (I'm doing this mainly to just provide privacy and not with aesthetics being primary concern so I just placed a 7 foot steel post like the other end).
The distance from the ends to the center is about 11ft, I dont own a truck large enough to get the 12ft 2x4s for the top 2 rails or the 12 foot 2x6 for the bottom. Considering borrowing a trailer or just putting up the cash for delivery but wanted to ask = Would using Three 2x4x8 and three 2x6x8 boards (cut to fit horizontally of course) be feasible on these rails? If so, whats the best way to connect their ends together for support.
FWIW, I was thinking if I went this route, Id attach a whole 2x4x8 to the middle support at the midline and just cut each of the other ones on either side. The connection of the ends to the middle support is my main concern.
Hope that makes sense. Appreciate any advice
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Posted on 1/2/25 at 10:18 am to SundayFunday
Yep. Just cut them to fit together at a post and screw both ends to the same post, each covering half of the post width.
Posted on 1/2/25 at 11:06 am to SundayFunday
I personally would set another post at 8' and make a 4' panel, or even do 6 and 6 foot panels. It'll look a bit goofy with all the splicing you're talking about and there isn't a good way to support a 12' run without it sagging over time.
On the 12' note though, if you have a back window on your truck that can open, you can slide the wood up that way, or even a car you can usually get about 8 to 10' inside the vehicle and just drive it home with the trunk tied down as much as it'll go.
On the 12' note though, if you have a back window on your truck that can open, you can slide the wood up that way, or even a car you can usually get about 8 to 10' inside the vehicle and just drive it home with the trunk tied down as much as it'll go.
Posted on 1/2/25 at 11:56 am to mtcheral
That was the plan but with the metal poles im using it doesnt provide that much space.
I was thinking either connecting the ends of the rails with a bracket or stagger the rales where they connect to the pole. wont look as pretty but would be functional.
Thanks!
I was thinking either connecting the ends of the rails with a bracket or stagger the rales where they connect to the pole. wont look as pretty but would be functional.
Thanks!
This post was edited on 1/2/25 at 11:57 am
Posted on 1/2/25 at 11:56 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Both good ideas (I do have that small window). May give it a try. Thanks!
Posted on 1/2/25 at 5:44 pm to SundayFunday
You can’t stagger the rails with a single intermediate post at 11’. You can add a post in each 11’ space, cutting the spans down to 5 1/2’, or you can screw a 2x4 to the front of the post to splice on, or a 2x4 screwed to each side of the center post. I would drive two more posts in.
The end brackets will work, or you can simply scab a short 2x4 on the back side of your rails to make your splice.
Lot of ways to skin that cat.
The end brackets will work, or you can simply scab a short 2x4 on the back side of your rails to make your splice.
Lot of ways to skin that cat.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 6:26 am to SundayFunday
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Both good ideas (I do have that small window). May give it a try.
A bed extender from harbor freight and a small red flag and you can haul all the 12 foot pieces you need. $60 bucks.
I don't see how an 11 foot span is going to work over time...throw 2 extra post in between.
Posted on 1/4/25 at 11:51 am to 9rocket
Yeah you’re right. I’m going to just do it the right way and place a couple 4x4 posts. Best to not cut corners
Thanks again
Thanks again
Posted on 1/4/25 at 4:41 pm to SundayFunday
Glad to hear it. Good luck !
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