Cedar Fence Instructions

Mark the course of the fence along the fence line using mason's string. Make a chalk mark every 40 inches along the line for the positions of the fence posts.

Dig a fence posthole 2 feet deep at each mark using a posthole digger. Insert a post into each hole, with the flat faces all on the same plane along the fence line. Use a level to ensure the posts are vertical.

Mix a batch of quick-dry cement according to the packet directions, then fill the postholes with the cement and leave to cure for the time specified on the cement instructions. Once dry, fill over the top with earth using a spade.

Position two pieces of 40-inch, 2-by-3 lumber flat on a work surface, 60 inches apart. These are the fence rails.

Position five pieces of 60-inch, 1-by-3 lumber across the fence rails evenly spaced, with the first and last pieces 4 inches in from either end of the fence rails.

Secure the 60-inch planks to the fence rails with two galvanized 2-inch screws driven through the end of each 60-inch plank into the fence rails. Repeat for as many spaces between fence posts as you have.

Stand a fence panel upright between two fence posts. The fence rails should overlap approximately 2 inches onto the flat face of the fence posts. Use the level to ensure the fence rails are horizontal, and position the panel 2 inches up from the ground.

Secure the panel in place with four galvanized 3-inch screws through the end of each fence rail into the fence posts. Repeat until all the panels are attached to the fence posts.