Fences are great for keeping pests out of the yard as well as keeping children or pets on your property. When constructed correctly, a fence can also be an attractive complement to your home. In addition to the benefit of adding to the home, building a fence can be both fun and rewarding. This article will explain how to build a fence that is both sturdy and attractive.

1. The first thing that needs to be done is to measure where the fence posts will be. These need to be spaced between 6 and 8 feet apart. Measure this out and then put a stake in the ground in the exact spot that the posts will be placed. This is a very important step because if the space between the posts is inconsistent, the fence may be unstable.

2. Use a post hole digger to dig holes for the fence posts. The holes need to be deep enough to cover about 1/3 of the post. If you make the holes slightly narrower at the top, the posts will be more stable.

3. Put the posts in the post holes. Make sure that at least 1/3 of the post is underground.

4. Use a wood preservative on the part of the post that will be underground. Let the post soak in the wood preservative for about 24 hours so that it can get fully saturated. This will help keep the post from rotting and they will need to be replaced less often.

5. Pack the post holes with either concrete or dirt. It is also a good idea to put some gravel at the bottom of each post hole. The gravel will help drain any excessive moisture that can ruin the bottom of the post.

6. Check the alignment of each post to ensure that they are placed exactly vertically.

7. Let the posts sit for about 24 hours so they have time to set.

8. Once the posts are set and aligned properly, put the top rail on the posts. This can be nailed in at every post.

9. Then do the same for the bottom rail.

10. Make sure these rails are precisely aligned horizontally to the ground. If they are not, the resulting fence will be unstable.

This is how to build a fence that will be sturdy and long lasting. Just follow these instructions and you will be well on your way to building a beautiful and functional new fence.

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