If the picket bottoms at the far end are between 2 and 5 inches above grade go to step 7.
Diy picket fence panels.
Attach the lower rail using the exterior grade nails and drill.
Once removed rid the boards of any nails.
A solid fence has all pickets attached tightly together on the outside only blocking views and offering complete privacy.
Use a miter saw or miter box to cut the end of each board at an angle then secure the boards to the back of the gate using wood screws.
To strengthen the gate and add a touch of charm remove two pickets from the scrap end of the fence panel.
Secure each picket with no.
Mark the location to attach the lower rail 3 inches above the mason line.
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8 2 1 2 inch deck screws or galvanized 10d x 3 inch nails.
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Once the rails are in place begin attaching the pickets to the rails.
Screwdriver sets can be helpful.
You will need for about 2 rails to build a traditional picket fence.
The space between the pickets will be 3 1 2 inches.
On posts with no mortises prop the panel so the top rail is level and the picket bottoms nearest the post are 2 to 5 inches off the ground.
Measure the distance between the inside edge of the fence posts.
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Screw rails to post.
This component built fence where you attach the pickets individually rather than in pre assembled panels will use 6 foot pickets that are 5 1 2 inches wide.
Your fence will be up in a fraction of the time to install a wood fence.
If they re not in this range because the ground slopes go to step 6.
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Materials needed quick setting cement bucket shovel 3 decking screws impact driver or drill fence post caps scrap bricks or pavers.