How to Build an Accent Fence

Backyards are often the destination of choice for leisure time with family and friends and a lot of effort goes into making them both functional and beautiful. Corner accent fences are a classic way to highlight improvements or mark the boundaries of a space. Whether you're planting a garden, laying a stone surface for the grill or creating a play space for the kids this season, show off your efforts with an easy-to-build accent fence.

4-by-8-foot pre-assembled fence panel
3 4-by-4-inch fence posts
Exterior primer
Paint brushes
Waterproof wood sealant
3 30-inch deep fence post holders
Sledgehammer
Tape measure
Screwdriver or drill
Deck screws
1-by-1-inch furring strips

Instructions

- 1
  Cut a 4-by-8-foot wooden fence panel in half so you have two 4-foot-square pieces.
- 2
  Paint the wooden pieces with exterior primer and allow to dry. Apply two coats of waterproof sealant to protect your accent fence from weather damage.
- 3
  Determine where the corner of your accent fence will be and use a sledgehammer to pound a fence post holder into that spot. Slide a fence post into the holder and secure it by tightening the base screws. Position the remaining post holders so that they are 4 feet from and at a 90-degree angle to the corner post. Install the end posts in the same manner as the corner post.
- 4
  Secure a fence panel to two posts with deck screws and furring strip braces. Repeat for the other side and your corner accent fence is complete.

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