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Set one end post, preferably where you can measure off another structure to know where your property line is; then place a nail on the inside of the post leaving the nail slightly out of the wood. The lower the string is to the ground without touching the better. Pull the string to where you are placing the opposite end post.

Once you have decided on the location of the post, set the post and put another nail on the inside of the post at roughly the same height as the other. Pull the string hard and tie it off. Then take a can of spray paint and measure out the distance between each post hole along the string line. Estimate how many posts you need. Take the length of the span and divide it by how many posts you estimated you needed.

Place the post in the hole using a level to make sure it is straight up and down in both directions. You want the insides of your posts to all be the same, so if the string was a board, it would be lying smoothly across the inside of all the post. From here begin to adjust each post straight up and down and flush with the string. The string should just barely be touching the post as to not disturb the accuracy of the string line.

At HB Fence, Decking & Construction, we use galvanized screws on every wooden project. If your fence will be planked with an untreated wood such as cedar or redwood; the zinc coating on the galvanized screws helps prevent your fence from rusting and staining or discoloring fence planks.

Galvanized screws will look much better in the end especially if left with a natural, unfinished look. The screws resist loosening up during wind storms. Nails will get looser as time goes on and can deteriorate and bleed on the wood.

Have HB custom build a Metal Frame for your gate.
On wood frame gates, lag screws are used to attach the hinges directly to the wood rails. We highly recommend the metal frame gates to all of our customers. The metal frame design prevents sagging and provides the strength necessary to hold up your gate.

Sometimes fence repairs are needed and can add several more years to your fences life. Over a period, your fence boards may come loose and/or become damaged or weathered. Your fence posts can rot out at the bottom and may need to be replaced.

In some circumstances a brand-new fence may be too costly. At HB Fence, Decking & Construction we work with you to repair and improve your current fence. We do this by saving some of your existing materials wherever possible. This may include replacing some of the posts and keeping as many of the existing rails and pickets as possible. In some cases, we can repair just a section of your fallen down fence or replace some of the more rotted pickets. Call us today for a hassle-free estimate @ 503-269-4805.

Have your fence built your way.
When the project you envision requires a custom approach, we design and build to match our high standards with your good taste.

Our vast selection of materials, designs and combinations enable us to build anything you can imagine. Contact us today at HB Fence, Decking & Construction@ 503-269-4805.