Brick Fence Building?

Question

I want to put up a barrier on a small section of my property. It would be approximately 7 feet long and 4 feet tall. It's such a small space that it doesn't seem worth it to dig two fence post holes for a wood fence panel.

Is there any way to make a brick wall work without having it fall over because of not being attached to a frame, like it would be for a house?

Maybe if I do two straight rows instead of one? Or maybe if I make the wall more of a diamond shape, with those two rows? Maybe even just more of a triangle shape with one row, instead of completely straight?

I'm not looking for a major strong wall that could withstand a tornado or anything. Just something to keep the dogs from getting out in that particular spot. But of course I don't want it to fall down at the first slight breeze.

I'm just trying to keep this as simple as possible. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Lisa.

I live in Wisconsin. Our post holes have to go at least 4 feet down to keep them from getting pushed back up during the winter. I simply cannot dig two holes that deep, physically speaking. Not even with a power auger. And I certainly cannot afford to pay a fence company to come out and do it. I'm looking for something that I can physically accomplish by myself. Stacking bricks on top of each other, with mortar in between, is something I can do on my own.

Maybe if I go the short way with the bricks, instead of the long way, the wall would be more sturdy.

Regardless of how I lay out the bricks; I'm going to have to give it a try, because I have very real pyhsical limitations.

Answer 1

But in any case, if you are set (joke) on a brick wall, it does need to have a solid foundation. So you'll have some digging to do anyway, to set up a base for the footings. Go here for some ideas

http://www.homesite.com.au/?a=76514

The importance of firm footings can't be overstressed. If you have a talk to your local concrete firm, I'm sure they'll have good advice for you.

Answer 2

Hi Lisa,

With all due respect what you suggest goes far beyond the simplicity of a post and sectioned wooden fence.

Simple is obviously relative in your case, but you don't state your feelings about aesthetics.

A simple solution would be to dry stack cinder block. It may be that you investigate cost of whatever, but to do a WALL, using brick, might be best accomplished, mortared over block anyway.

Try Vinyl/PVC lattice anchored to posts and the ground, and plant vine type plants against it. It comes in 4 x 8 sheet stock.

You have many more options than the complication you have in mind, that can be as effective and look as good.

Steven Wolf

Answer 3

digging two holes, putting in two posts with cement, hammering 4 brackets, 2 2x4s and then hammering some fence slats is the most easiest, and beautiful solution to your problem. also you dont risk dropping a brick on your toe, or the dogs trying to jump over the fence which they will do, and since you dont plan to mortar the brick, likely they will push it over, and then you have a serious problem.

you can also buy a fence already assembled all you have to do is dig the holes

Answer 4

complex aspect. look into in google. this can help!