on a scale of 1 to 10 how hard is it to install a privacy vinyl fence ,, level land, and are these are 6 ft sections thanks.
2006-09-06 12:14:59 · 8 answers · asked by gfhfgh g 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
go to the home depot with the dememsions and they will draw a plan and instruct you in the installation and also theres the library in popular mechanics or do it yourself books they spell out the steps for you good luck also try armour all on the base of the fence to protect it from grass stains from the mower i just cleaned off the wheel marks on my fence with" goof off "
2006-09-06 12:18:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just completed doing the 8 foot privacy vinyl fencing around my property, love it. Scale: 5 Got the USA, Augusta model, the strongest made. I live out in Western Maryland and it can get cold and windy, but other places can be worse. My criteria, ALL about weather abuse and maintenance FREE ! I did the 6 foot section by 8 feet tall and my property is straight and also with slopes. The slope fencing, I did the step approach, the straight line fencing, by level. The First key, "RENT" a skid-loader with the 9 inch auger bit for the fence post. 2nd, some decision making here: Killing two birds with a single stone here, one - dig past 36 inches or more for frost line; two - also dig to the bottom of the first fence rail hole on the post. What you want to achieve, the first fence rail to "Ground Level", between posts. So later you don't have too do much dirt back-filling between ythe ground and fence air gap. The important thing, by having it at this depth, the fence posts get more sturdier, otherwise you have to drop cement into the fence post for strength for those extremely windy days. 3rd - Make sure you have enough concrete for the posts, 3 to 4 bags of 80 pound concrete, Quick Set. My neighbors are jealous about the fence - CLEAN LOOKING at all times and NO more painting forever!
2006-09-06 17:25:16 · answer #2 · answered by honker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm thinking about putting up some vinyl fencing also, I think they are about 7 in difficulty. Some of the manufacturers require you to dig a hole to cement the posts. I for one have little patience with setting those posts straight and I think the success rate hinges upon how well those posts are setup.
2006-09-06 12:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by Daily Wanderer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think vinyl fencing because it provides security not just privacy, plants sometimes die and require care, whereas a vinyl fence is non-maintenance.
2016-03-17 09:29:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure you want a vinyl fence? The ecological implications are awful, and the looks are scary to contemplate. Why not metal or wood? The installation is simple - deep holes for the posts, attach panels to posts. Whichever you choose, plant a living privacy fence just behind it. No maintenance other than watering, and very useful and protective (no thief makes it through holly.)
2006-09-06 12:28:44 · answer #5 · answered by Delora Gloria 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd say a 6 - it is not too difficult for a do-it-yourself homeowner, and there are so many how-to sites now - the key that I've discovered on these projects is to skim through every how-to site you can find on the web and get all the tips and tricks that you can. You may have to purchase some tools for this project.
They can instruct you at Home Depot or Lowe's. Skim the sites before you go so you are not completely clueless.
2006-09-06 12:52:24 · answer #6 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this will be fairly easy probably a 8 because of the labor. this kind of fence is just right down beautiful. you will have a very fine fence. in fact you will not find a better one. if you can afford it then by all means get this kind of fence. be proud and take a pic to show it off. lucky you
2006-09-09 08:53:22 · answer #7 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I you are going to do it yourself, get something better than vinyl.
2006-09-06 12:31:11 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋