Friday, 24 June 2016

A Step By Step Process To Install Picket Fences

By Jose White


Putting one outside the house is very important. Because it has a lot of benefits that everyone could get. It has been used by many people everywhere. So the strangers cannot get in easily. But they need to ask permission from the owner, especially if they are lock. And if you have some pets at home, they would be free to roam around but inside the gate only. This could improve the look of the surroundings too.

The size does not matter. It is up to you the size you want. Whatever you pick, it would always do great and it can keep you secure. It is not too difficult and time consuming to install them. Especially if you have the background already. Here is some ways below on how to do it. But when you prefer to hire someone, that would not be a problem. Picket fences California is very popular these days and been used by the neighborhood. Not only for safety but for beautification purposes too.

You will be taught how to install them. So you will not be having a hard time. Though, you like to hire someone but it is still different when you learn something and have a background. Take note of the guidelines below. All you have to do is follow the steps.

Begin to dig the hole. And ensure that there are no obstructions. Likes when you see some pipes, sprinklers or any objects found. That must be taken right away. This would be difficult to place the post when you will not clean the area. And make it as your guide. Distance is always observe. Diameter should be ten inch from the initial hole.

When you are done, start putting the post. If you notice some mortises, do not worry. Because you can adjust them before you make it final. The accurate measurement from the lower ground must be two to five inches. Then cover them with soil once finished. The height of the soil must be eight inches. Cover them tightly so they will not fell down during typhoon.

You need help from the mason. Since using the right measurement is necessary. And begin to dig the next one so you could place the post. You need more than one post. And used the same distance as before. When you put a string, you could tightly pull them. To ensure that everything is okay. Once ready, you have to dig again for the next hole.

Put an indicator and see to it they are equal and level with the previous one. Keep in mind to clean the area and when you touch or see something that could be the reason of the blockage takes them out right away. Distance should be observe always.

Get the panel and bring it at the area. But you must carry them the right way. This is very important to prevent some damage and cracks. And it will be your advantage to make it easy. You have the two options to carry them. It could be horizontally or vertically. Position the end of the panel to the hole for convenience. And secure them with wedges after.

And attach both ends after everything is finished. Mortise post is easier since you can just slide them to railings. The purpose of using wedges are to make them even. Then line the pickets there. And lastly, tighten them using screw.




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