Concrete Fence Installation

Prepare the ground for installation of the fence. Measure the length of the intended wall, and the width plus 4 inches. The additional space allows for the concrete forms to sit flat and level. Remove grass or other surfaces with a shovel and rake the area smooth. The dug-out area should be shallow; less than 3 inches deep. Use a level to ensure the ground is flat.

Frame the area for the footer. Concrete walls are built on footers. Lay 2-by-4-inch boards end to end, flush together to form a frame inside the dug-out area. Hammer in wooden stakes at each end of each board to hold them in place. When properly in place, a 4-inch high, solid frame of wood will surround the dug-out space.

Mix general purpose concrete according to the manufacturer's directions in a wheelbarrow and pour it into the footer framing. Spread it with a shovel to evenly fill the frame.

Place rebar into the footer for reinforcement. Have rebar pieces cut to the desired height of the wall. As soon as the concrete is poured into the footer frame, push the first piece of Rebar all the way to the ground, 1 foot from the end. Place pieces every 3 feet along the footer. Use tie wires between the pieces to assist in holding the rebar straight up out of the concrete.

Smooth the top of the footer between the areas of rebar. Run a trowel over the surface in a smooth motion and remove excess concrete along the edges. Allow the footer to dry for at least 24 hours before continuing the project.

Place concrete forms on either side of the footer. Concrete forms are available to rent from most home improvement or construction outlet stores. Select a frame for the appropriate height of the fence. Align the frames on the ground flush to the footer. The frames will have slots for tie wires on the interior side. Attach the frames with tie wires between the pieces of rebar. Put the sheaths, or end pieces, of the frame in place. The application of the end pieces will vary with the manufacturer of the forms.

Fill the wall frame with concrete. Use a large bucket to pour concrete to the top of the frame. Smooth the top with a trowel and allow it to dry for at least 24 hours.

Remove the frames and reposition them for the next section of fence. Place the frame flush to the edge of the new concrete wall on one end instead of using the sheath. Repeat the process for the length of the fence. Allow each section to dry for at least 24 hours.

Finish the wall with concrete sealer. Apply it with a paintbrush or roller and allow the wall to dry for eight hours or according to the manufacturer's recommendations.