How to Create a Privacy Fence

Mark the location of the fence. Find out where the property line is located and make sure that the fence location is inside it. Paint lines on the ground with spray paint to outline the fence location. Mark off the corners and post locations with the paint. Keep in mind that the posts should not be spaced farther than 8 feet apart in order for the fence to be strong.

Set the posts into the ground. Use a shovel or a post hole digger to dig holes at the locations where each post will be located. The holes should be 2 feet deep and 10 inches wide. Put some gravel in the bottom of each hole to encourage proper drainage. Mix the concrete in the hole according to the directions provided. Set the posts in the holes and use a level to make sure that the posts are straight. Allow the concrete to set according to the manufacturer's directions.

Put on gloves and goggles. Attach the railings to the posts using 2-inch galvanized screws. Measure the distance between each post and cut each rail to the correct size. The bottom rail should be 20 inches from the bottom of the ground. The top rail should be 20 inches from the top of the fence.

Cut the fence slats to an appropriate height. Fence slats are available for purchase at local garden stores. Figure out how many fence slats will be needed. If the ground isn't level, some of the pickets will need to be cut to a shorter height in order for the fence to be the same height all the way around.

Connect the pickets to the railings with nails or screws. Center the fence slats between the top and bottom rails. Most fence slats will require the use of four screws. Use two screws to attach the fence slat to the top rail and two more screws to attach the slat to the bottom railing.