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ausie.. we use steel.. theres top hat sections, 6.2m long. or fence rail, 38mm x 28mm. 7.5m long. the top hats, can be light duty, or grinder heavy duty.. why the hell do you use timber.??.. that adds a sht ton of weight. also, the posts, would be 75mm rhs, not top hats, there weak for support..
how you mark the screws.. from the last known screw, you level to the centre of the batton, then texta dot, where the screws go. horizontal, not vertical. 1200mm leval all you need..
Most states have a fence Law, one way or another. Many states have a common Law fence rule only when the fence is built right on the property line. That means that the neighbor now controls their side of your fence. When I build a fence, I build 1 foot over on my side of the property line. That way if any arguments or issues arise from the neighbor regarding your fence, they have NO SAY IN IT, because it is completely on your property and NOT the shared property line. If they want to do anything to the fence, they would have to trespass onto your property in order to touch your fence. The fence now would NOT be considered common fence Law. That one foot of property you think you lose, you actually GAIN full control of, rather than having your neighbor take you to court and try to claim part control over shared fence argument, when in fact, it is 1 foot on your property away from the property line. Settles any future arguments any neighbor would ever have with you.
10 years later your neighbor can claim that 1’ as their property since they have been maintaining it all that time. Maybe not as smart an idea as you think it is.
@@erniemenard7727 nope. That is considered to be on the property line, and common fence law kicks in. It needs to be far enough on your property to account for any small variance of the survey. No survey is 100% correct, and you don't want to find out the hard way that you spent several $K on a fence that your neighbor can just tear down just to upset you.
My grandpa built bull and horse corrals and fencing from corrugated steel, sign posts which were pretty much the same as postmasters, well piping and sucker rods. In fact, he built everything from it that he could. The stuff he put up 70+ years ago is still standing as well as the rest. Tough.
@@percival23 It's many many things, weather and termites are a major problem. Also Iron is very cheap in Australia we have the world's largest deposits, so the corrugated iron sheets are cheap, very long lasting and easy to transport.
It is strange how entertaining it can be watching someone who knows what they are doing work. It is obvious you know your trade. Keep up the good work.
I had a corrugated steel fence with concrete posts we built in 1986. Smart not too concentrate too much on the posts being exact, and just cutting the wood after. I used treated 2 x 6 boards in 16 foot lengths and carriage bolts through the custom made posts. PVC pipe was used to make the holes for the bolts.
I'm not planning to build a fence, but I really like this video. It was entertaining and shows off your ability to find novel solutions to a challenging task. The face and top board treatments are great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Downside of those fences is unlike pickets no wind gets through so if you live in areas with potential high wind gusts I've seen it bend the posts over or the fasteners pull loose and the panel becomes a kite. Here in Colorado the blowing snow also pushes them over as unlike pickets no snow gets through so it just piles up one side.
Wind is definitely a nemisis around here! We can get 60-70 mph gusts in our part of Wyoming, so we have to engineer for it. Surprisingly, the wind load on this really isn't much more than a solid picket fence with minimal gaps. It still carries a considerable windload of course, which is why we go as deep as we do (to get below frost line) and use as much concrete as we do (just shy of 300 lbs per hole).
You may be surprised to learn that aerodynamic drag from a solid fence is usually less than it is from a fence with gaps in it, due to the way vortices causing drag form!
Did you think about pre drilling all the holes in the panels first? Drill about 10 at a time and use the same top sheet for every 10 panels so the holes are the same. No need to keep marking every hole
@sananton2086 but your top rail dictates the base from which your lower cross members are pulled from. So yes the bottom may need to be cut but your hole spacings are the same.
I'm a fencing contractor in Australia. Been doing it maybe 18 years now. You guys are the only American fencers I have ever seen do things the same as the good contractors do here! Awesome work and great explanations. I also love that you are using Knipex cutters and Strainrite tools like we do here! Have you used Aussie fence fittings for attaching steel pipe to steel round posts as rail for strainers? Worth looking into, they save sooo much welding and are just as strong if not stronger.
I wanted to build a fence like this, the city (USA) said no "too ugly". Being surrounded by rotting/falling down cedar/treated pine and chainlink fences is better. Not to mention steel is recyclable. So much for being 'green' (and having a sense of taste and imagination). All over the world they use steel and in imaginative ways.
here in aus. most new housing estates, are the same color fence. mine is paper bark, dull cream, just moved here to moonta bay.. from salisbury, 1/2 acre.. to 1/4 acre. 2 sheds.. anyhoo.. guy bought the house up street on corner, just built a shed, steel,,no timber,. the f,n thing is gray.. ??.. if i knew that, i would of got a pink fence. joke.. frigin stix out like 6 sore thumbs.. its legal here being country ish. to live in a shed till house built.. very few places do that. as to kangaroo,s & dingo,s.. what does a dingo have for breakfast.....................a pis & a look around.. what do you get when you cross a kangaroo with a sheep......................... woolly jumper..
Around here (south eastern Oregon) we get some truly scary winds so people in town have used this type of fencing but only four feet tall. The last two feet is privacy lattice also made out of cedar. Very attractive fencing that lasts for years.
My wife and I added corrugated steel to the inside of our cedar wood fence. The main reason was to prevent fence-fighting between our dogs and the neighbor's dogs. It worked very well! The other reason was the look! That mix of wood and steel looks amazing! Y'all do great work!
@@MazzaJ That depends on several factors. In our case, we have trees that block the setting sun which would cause a harsh reflection. Another option is "aging" the corrugated panel so they rust. That patina can be pretty cool looking.
Great execution on a custom fence. We are getting ready to build a fence on 300' of property line with the neighbors. Your videos have provided tons of important tips on measuring, fasteners, cement, leveling, etc. Hornets and yellow jackets in our area (western Oregon) nest between fence panels. Something to consider based on local.
A QUALITY job guys! I like the use of a story pole for screw placement, and just enough fasteners but not too many. Aplus from a picky old carpenter, and that ain't easy!
2:19 Watched your 4 foot chain link video and was impressed with your presentation. This was a much more detailed install...just be able to line and set to grade all your posts with 8 yards of deliverd concrete is a feat of itself... temperature and weather was on your side! And of course your attention to detail is shown in the finished product. Thanks for sharing.
I put in a similar fence for a friend about 20 years ago. Still doing great. I don't think I'd recommend one normally between neighbors, but this one was against a city strip that was overgrown. This kept the weeds and berry bushes from growing thru the fence. It was 6 foot also, and on a slope, so there was a bit more trouble in making sure the "steps' worked out. Biggest problem we had was cutting corrugated nice and cleanly. But I had some electric shears that did well on it. I've put in corrugated on barns and used a plasma cutter that did well, but there is galvanizing on the panels, so that is not nice with a plasma cutter.
We had a fence like that in the house I grew up in, in the S.F. East Bay. When one side went down, my dad and the neighbor split the cost of a new one. When the other side went down, the neighbor wanted to repair the fence. So, my dad paid for a new fence and nailed the old corrugated panels to the neighbors side. The fence was there when we moved into the house in '93.
Thank you for all the little details they help a lot. Why didn't you guys Drive these fence post? DId the customer want the concrete? thank again for all you do.
Fixing to build 350ft of very similar 6ft tall fence. Could you drive the Postmaster posts and get a strong enough support? Maybe 6ft apart??? Don't they make adapter for these to use on the gas powered drivers???
Wow thats a fence they must really hate the neighbors lol. Are may be a junk yard coming in. could you tell us why they wanted that kind of fence just curious. thanks for the video Dan you all have a wonderful weekend .
industrially ugly for the metro minded, at war with pesky nature. all in all your just a 'nother panel in the fence. (as pink floyd would have sang, if they hadn't sang about bricks).. can you imagine how sore and sensitive their bubble is? more like living in a blister.
Guys, beautiful Work! Great work! High quality and professional! Please forgive me for asking this annoying question: if I hired your services to install something like that on my land, would you hate me if I asked could I paint it a medium brown color after installation? 😐
We would not hate you at all! It's your fence! Yes, you can paint it afterward, but you'll need to prep the surface to get your paint to adhere. Galvanized steel tends to reject paint.
If you're putting up a fence in New York state the person who is installing it has to be 2 ft in from the property line that may seem like a lot but this is the reasoning behind it. If you have to do maintenance on your fence which you will have to do maintenance from time to time you could go on the other side of the fence and still be on your property and do your maintenance without getting in any arguments with your neighbor's it makes a lot of sense to me
My subdivision, in our covenants, specifies a 3' access easement on all property lines to allow for maintenance of fences and walls that are just inside the property line. That makes much more sense. I don't know if the county does something similar.
You’re a fun guy to watch😉 You mentioned how it took a lot of screws to put this fence together, not so sure the host isin’t the lead screw😆 Unique fence, beautifully done, excellent quality👍. Very entertaining video, thank you. We’re from the “show me state”. Missouri
My neighbor built a fence like this and I hate the fricking thing. The amount of glare that this produces in the bright sun is ridiculous. Gee, who would of thought.
I built a similar fence 20 years ago for my brother. Instead of steel, he wanted a translucent white fiberglass panels. Other than being dirty it mostly looks the same as the day we put it up.
sorry if you answered this already; but why not drop the string-line to near bottom of the posts and 1" away then use the string line for a guide rather than eyeballing it?
Problem with the string over the years has been a slight breeze on a long run and your line will be curved. Made that mistake over 40 years ago. Don't get wrong string works great as long as no wind on those long runs.
okay you guys are good at what you do and i wont argue that but i do believe you guys can keep the same quality but increase the speed of prductivity by changing one simple thing. have you guys tried getting your post heights and level as youre setting your posts rather than setting everything and then eye sight everything and then "ins and outs" i mean now im not saying what your doing isnt working for you guys but i swear there is alot of time that can be saved..
You're absolutely right. 👍🏻 We typically try to do exactly that. Unfortunately for this build the concrete was delivered too wet, so the posts wouldn't retain height very well. That's why I had to set it in two seperate steps.
I stop installing straight fences. Now I try and convince clients to do a www, to buttress the line better in high wind zones. Some of my original fences from thirty years ago have had some wind damages from heavy storms over the years, and the new lines and more ecological diversity for growing plants. Thanks for posting.
My neighbor did a fence like this, and in the morning the sun glare is unbearable in our kitchen/ breakfast bar. Aside from that, you did a great job and it looks very professional.
great job, top cap in particular looks great. In Australia pretty much every second fence is corrugated galv steel and they last forever and only look better with aging patina
Wind is definitely a nemisis around here! We can get 60-70 mph gusts in our part of Wyoming, so we have to engineer for it. Surprisingly, the wind load on this really isn't much more than a solid picket fence with minimal gaps. It still carries a considerable windload of course, which is why we go as deep as we do (to get below frost line) and use as much concrete as we do (just shy of 300 lbs per hole).
I was going to ask same question about wind. I'm in hurricane and tornado country, so wind load is important. It's a good looking wall, I mean fence. LOL
@@tammieaf2712 well placed guy wires staked to post is cheap reinforcement. Post doubled a in a few places also. Biggest fence wind load, no gaps in metal here.
Wind is definitely a nemisis around here! We can get 60-70 mph gusts in our part of Wyoming, so we have to engineer for it. Surprisingly, the wind load on this really isn't much more than a solid picket fence with minimal gaps. It still carries a considerable windload of course, which is why we go as deep as we do (to get below frost line) and use as much concrete as we do (just shy of 300 lbs per hole).
We engineer for wind since we get a ton of it out here. We can get gusts 40-50 mph. You'd be surprised though, the windload on this is only marginally more than a picket fence.
We engineer for wind since we get a ton of it out here. We can get gusts 70+ mph. You'd be surprised though, the windload on this is only marginally more than a picket fence.
My cedar fence is in better shape at 34 years old than my neighbor’s pressure treated fence that has been replaced 3 times. It had termites that I could see the tunnels on.
Holy cow. That corrugated metal is selling for $20 sheet in my area. I wish had that kind of money to burn. I just fail to see how that's any better than $9 for fence pickets to cover the same area. And if you paint those pickets once every 3-5 years, they'll by far outlast that corrugated metal which will rust into oblivion in about 20 years or so, especially with those metal posts providing a path to ground for the entire metal fence.
Those sheets are over $30 per over here. Is concrete that good a conductor? My money's on the steel/cedar hybrid. I see exactly zero owners painting any fence every five years. Just gotta knock down the polish to a more matte finish. 😎
Only site I could find prices without getting a quote is $80 a sheet but they are 12 foot so cut them in half if your doing a 6 foot fence. Probably could find better prices if I were to get quotes. I’m also in Canada too so everything costs double it should
I left georgia and went to the pan handle of Texas. When going to wide open western states, forget everything you think you know about a lot of things. Fences being one of them.
If you build right on the line, and five years from now another survey says you were an inch over...you get to tear it all out and move at. Property lines are never exact, not even with survey-quality GPS. Better to keep the fence on your property, with enough room to get a paint roller down the outside.
In some states if the fence is up for say 5 years then that becomes the new property line. I had a neighbor that built a fence with a couple of feet of set back. The adjoining neighbor built a shed right against the fence. The guy with the set back said hey your shed is sitting on my property. Court ruled property line is on the fence. Set back guy lost two feet off off his property
@@TheSoloAsylum Depends on the state and duration you leave the fence up. In my state it can lead to “adverse possession” claims and almost always cost you legal fees to dispute someone’s attempt at claiming they own the buffer between the fence and property line.
I have a corrugated steel fence in my front yard that is mounted on old metal pool fencing between wooden posts. It’s been up for over a decade and gives me lots of privacy, especially for my piggies. I really like the cedar top caps you placed on this fence though, along with the metal posts - longevity matters 😊👍✨
Imagine going into the kitchen. Getting a nice hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning. Walking over to the window. Opening the blinds. And being immediately blinded by all the sunlight reflecting off of that thing right back into your face.
The property next to a job I was doing had a similar steel panel fence. Talk about a noisy fence! The Damned thing would pop and crack evert time the sun would come and go behind the clouds. The expansion and contraction of the panels would produce non stop noise. And its ugly on top of that!
This is awesome! Is there a clean way with this style post to do a 45 degree turn in the fence line? really thinking about doing one of these for my backyard.
Just saw you guys messing with a powered gate/concrete fence while I was driving down villano in st. aug yesterday on my way to finish up some condo ceilings. Told my brother hey I just saw those guys on youtube haha. A lot of money on that road in gates man. -Holdeen's Flooring & Handyman
Custom that's old school for years here especially around some of the big salvage yards and auctions. Hey i like the idea you have real good help. He did exactly what you said about dropping the tape.
I had my doubts about the fence materials and how it would look. After watching your video I have to say you changed my mind I like it. The wood trim topped it off you did an amazing job. I just built a Cedar fence LOL now I kinda want to replace it.
That metal channel that you were using to mark up for locations of where to put the screws. For a professional, that’s called a story stick. And you guys are professionals.
If I had a house and lots of land, the kind of fence that I would have is a high stone wall all the way around the property because I like my privacy, and I would also have lots of trees and flowers because I love plants, and the wall would help protect the animals from predators.
We do see these fences everywhere in Australia as corrugation iron in zinc, hot dip or painted are used in roofing, fencing, and in many other general building.
Stacking the sheets and pre-drilling about 12 at a time would save you a great deal of time vs marking each sheet as you go. It also makes it pleasing to the eye.
You have such good kit in the States. Some of it just isnt available here in the UK. I'm wondering how much the customer paid for this fence ? and what sort of lifespan it will have ? You're right. I've not seen a fence like that before. It's pretty cool. Good work.
I designed my property fence the same way over 15 years ago. Had a surplus of pro-rib roofing and decided to just utilize it. The high wind did not seem to have much effect. Still standing over 15 years now and posts are still solid. Husband was doubtful at the time. Not now!
@19:47. Surprised that you didn't use nylon grommets when nailing the top cap onto the fence . Could make for greater longevity. I could be mistaken. Really like your channel, thanks.
1,200,000 views of this video! Wow! Congratulations. Well-deserved. I can't imagine the time and effort that goes into making such a video with excellent production qualities. Still in the 60's daytime here in central New England, a little warm for my taste, so enjoyed watching this video from seven months ago when you had snow on the ground and wore hoodies. Looking forward to that weather here when I'll dive into all outdoor projects without having to cope with heat. Well done as always and thank you for it!
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ausie.. we use steel.. theres top hat sections, 6.2m long. or fence rail, 38mm x 28mm. 7.5m long. the top hats, can be light duty, or grinder heavy duty.. why the hell do you use timber.??.. that adds a sht ton of weight. also, the posts, would be 75mm rhs, not top hats, there weak for support..
thats very labout intensive.. its a farm. not a housing estate..
how you mark the screws.. from the last known screw, you level to the centre of the batton, then texta dot, where the screws go. horizontal, not vertical. 1200mm leval all you need..
i hope yur gona silicone the wood gaps, then give the timber 3 coats of linseeeeed..or not..
it does look really good, a bit of color, like paper bark, or something would be nice, but,, fk that.. too nice..
Most states have a fence Law, one way or another. Many states have a common Law fence rule only when the fence is built right on the property line. That means that the neighbor now controls their side of your fence. When I build a fence, I build 1 foot over on my side of the property line. That way if any arguments or issues arise from the neighbor regarding your fence, they have NO SAY IN IT, because it is completely on your property and NOT the shared property line. If they want to do anything to the fence, they would have to trespass onto your property in order to touch your fence. The fence now would NOT be considered common fence Law. That one foot of property you think you lose, you actually GAIN full control of, rather than having your neighbor take you to court and try to claim part control over shared fence argument, when in fact, it is 1 foot on your property away from the property line. Settles any future arguments any neighbor would ever have with you.
On point ..... And Why is it so hard for those types of neighbours to understand that the other guy wants a rest over your loudy mouth.
One foot? I would say that is absolutely ridiculous, one inch is more than enough.
10 years later your neighbor can claim that 1’ as their property since they have been maintaining it all that time. Maybe not as smart an idea as you think it is.
@@erniemenard7727 nope. That is considered to be on the property line, and common fence law kicks in. It needs to be far enough on your property to account for any small variance of the survey. No survey is 100% correct, and you don't want to find out the hard way that you spent several $K on a fence that your neighbor can just tear down just to upset you.
Good advice 🤔
My grandpa built bull and horse corrals and fencing from corrugated steel, sign posts which were pretty much the same as postmasters, well piping and sucker rods.
In fact, he built everything from it that he could.
The stuff he put up 70+ years ago is still standing as well as the rest. Tough.
That is a really good looking privacy fence.
For about 100 years this has been the standard Australian suburban fence.
Corrugated iron roofing is incredibly common too.
Was waiting for this comment. Americans think they come up with everything. One strong tornado or storm will make these panels disappear.
Shush dont tell of our hidden stuff.
Would you say that is because of the drier climate?
@@percival23 It's many many things, weather and termites are a major problem.
Also Iron is very cheap in Australia we have the world's largest deposits, so the corrugated iron sheets are cheap, very long lasting and easy to transport.
Well I'm in Melbourne, been to other states and have never seen a fence like it. Usually timber is most common.
It is strange how entertaining it can be watching someone who knows what they are doing work. It is obvious you know your trade. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! That's very kind.
I had a corrugated steel fence with concrete posts we built in 1986. Smart not too concentrate too much on the posts being exact, and just cutting the wood after. I used treated 2 x 6 boards in 16 foot lengths and carriage bolts through the custom made posts. PVC pipe was used to make the holes for the bolts.
How has it stood to the test of time and weather, etc..?
@@BornAgainCarnivoreIt was doing well until hurricane Wilma dropped a tree on it.
It would have been a lot easier to make the holes with a drill
I'm not planning to build a fence, but I really like this video. It was entertaining and shows off your ability to find novel solutions to a challenging task. The face and top board treatments are great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Downside of those fences is unlike pickets no wind gets through so if you live in areas with potential high wind gusts I've seen it bend the posts over or the fasteners pull loose and the panel becomes a kite. Here in Colorado the blowing snow also pushes them over as unlike pickets no snow gets through so it just piles up one side.
Wind is definitely a nemisis around here! We can get 60-70 mph gusts in our part of Wyoming, so we have to engineer for it.
Surprisingly, the wind load on this really isn't much more than a solid picket fence with minimal gaps. It still carries a considerable windload of course, which is why we go as deep as we do (to get below frost line) and use as much concrete as we do (just shy of 300 lbs per hole).
I thought the same, wind is always a factor.
You gotta plant them post deep. Also keeping them closer together helps a lot too. 😊
You may be surprised to learn that aerodynamic drag from a solid fence is usually less than it is from a fence with gaps in it, due to the way vortices causing drag form!
Made similar comment, before I read down the comments.
Did you think about pre drilling all the holes in the panels first? Drill about 10 at a time and use the same top sheet for every 10 panels so the holes are the same. No need to keep marking every hole
That's what I do when siding pole barns too
That would be great but the geound always has ups and down no matter how flat it looks
@sananton2086 but your top rail dictates the base from which your lower cross members are pulled from. So yes the bottom may need to be cut but your hole spacings are the same.
I'm a fencing contractor in Australia. Been doing it maybe 18 years now.
You guys are the only American fencers I have ever seen do things the same as the good contractors do here!
Awesome work and great explanations.
I also love that you are using Knipex cutters and Strainrite tools like we do here!
Have you used Aussie fence fittings for attaching steel pipe to steel round posts as rail for strainers? Worth looking into, they save sooo much welding and are just as strong if not stronger.
Thanks! That's a high compliment.
Haven't seen those--we'll have to check them out! 👍🏻
I wanted to build a fence like this, the city (USA) said no "too ugly". Being surrounded by rotting/falling down cedar/treated pine and chainlink fences is better. Not to mention steel is recyclable. So much for being 'green' (and having a sense of taste and imagination). All over the world they use steel and in imaginative ways.
here in aus. most new housing estates, are the same color fence. mine is paper bark, dull cream, just moved here to moonta bay.. from salisbury, 1/2 acre.. to 1/4 acre. 2 sheds.. anyhoo.. guy bought the house up street on corner, just built a shed, steel,,no timber,. the f,n thing is gray.. ??.. if i knew that, i would of got a pink fence. joke.. frigin stix out like 6 sore thumbs.. its legal here being country ish. to live in a shed till house built.. very few places do that. as to kangaroo,s & dingo,s.. what does a dingo have for breakfast.....................a pis & a look around.. what do you get when you cross a kangaroo with a sheep......................... woolly jumper..
Around here (south eastern Oregon) we get some truly scary winds so people in town have used this type of fencing but only four feet tall. The last two feet is privacy lattice also made out of cedar. Very attractive fencing that lasts for years.
It's because of residential zoning laws. You can build any kind of fence in a commercial, industrial or agricultural zoned area.
It's always refreshing to see someone work hard and do a great job.
I appreciate that!
Built a fence like that 15 years ago still standing zero maintenance
So you have seen a fence like that before
hehehehe well said.
personally I'd hope not to have to look at such a thing, let alone for 15yrs @@zmdoor
I was thinking the material used for this fence would make it virtually maintenance free, and last for years, plus it looks great.
I’m surprised wind doesn’t blow it over with no place for wind to go thru it.
My neighbor has same kind of fence though it is rusted and cool.
My wife and I added corrugated steel to the inside of our cedar wood fence. The main reason was to prevent fence-fighting between our dogs and the neighbor's dogs. It worked very well! The other reason was the look! That mix of wood and steel looks amazing! Y'all do great work!
Thank you!
I wonder if this was used in a small yard 20x30 if we would get blinded or sunburned in the summer?
@@MazzaJ That depends on several factors. In our case, we have trees that block the setting sun which would cause a harsh reflection. Another option is "aging" the corrugated panel so they rust. That patina can be pretty cool looking.
@@MazzaJ grab some black roofing metal
Great execution on a custom fence. We are getting ready to build a fence on 300' of property line with the neighbors. Your videos have provided tons of important tips on measuring, fasteners, cement, leveling, etc.
Hornets and yellow jackets in our area (western Oregon) nest between fence panels. Something to consider based on local.
Standard fence build in New Zealand,we often lay it long wise rather than vertical. Give great lines.
Brilliant idea!
A QUALITY job guys! I like the use of a story pole for screw placement, and just enough fasteners but not too many. Aplus from a picky old carpenter, and that ain't easy!
Correct
Wish we lived in WYOMING so yall could build a fence for me. Excellent job!
2:19 Watched your 4 foot chain link video and was impressed with your presentation. This was a much more detailed install...just be able to line and set to grade all your posts with 8 yards of deliverd concrete is a feat of itself... temperature and weather was on your side! And of course your attention to detail is shown in the finished product. Thanks for sharing.
Appreciate those compliments!
Always hit your tools with a line of spray paint so the leaf monster won't eat it. Rust and wood = perfect camo.
I put in a similar fence for a friend about 20 years ago. Still doing great. I don't think I'd recommend one normally between neighbors, but this one was against a city strip that was overgrown. This kept the weeds and berry bushes from growing thru the fence. It was 6 foot also, and on a slope, so there was a bit more trouble in making sure the "steps' worked out. Biggest problem we had was cutting corrugated nice and cleanly. But I had some electric shears that did well on it. I've put in corrugated on barns and used a plasma cutter that did well, but there is galvanizing on the panels, so that is not nice with a plasma cutter.
How does it do against the wind ??
Mad respect for the quality of workmanship (& video editing)! It's a shame that the trades are not promoted more in our society.
Totally agree
These are everywhere in Australia. Every second house. They come in lots of different colours ,usually blues,greens and greys. We call in colourbond.
I've been hearing about these in the comments! Very interesting.
That bar on the auger so simple so brilliant
We had a fence like that in the house I grew up in, in the S.F. East Bay.
When one side went down, my dad and the neighbor split the cost of a new one. When the other side went down, the neighbor wanted to repair the fence. So, my dad paid for a new fence and nailed the old corrugated panels to the neighbors side. The fence was there when we moved into the house in '93.
LMAO at your Dad's awesome level of pettiness! Sounds like something my family would do.
Thank you for all the little details they help a lot. Why didn't you guys Drive these fence post? DId the customer want the concrete? thank again for all you do.
It was pretty rocky in that area, and we were working with steel u-channel.
Fixing to build 350ft of very similar 6ft tall fence. Could you drive the Postmaster posts and get a strong enough support? Maybe 6ft apart??? Don't they make adapter for these to use on the gas powered drivers???
Wow thats a fence they must really hate the neighbors lol. Are may be a junk yard coming in. could you tell us why they wanted that kind of fence just curious. thanks for the video Dan you all have a wonderful weekend .
industrially ugly for the metro minded, at war with pesky nature. all in all your just a 'nother panel in the fence. (as pink floyd would have sang, if they hadn't sang about bricks).. can you imagine how sore and sensitive their bubble is? more like living in a blister.
Don't really know. 🤷🏼♂️ Just didn't want to see the neighbors I guess.
@@SWiFence How much was that fence per foot?
I bet it was close to $50/foot. Each panel is close to $20 each
Privacy ? Lol you mean your own world in behind a wall , nice neighbour 😂
Guys, beautiful Work! Great work! High quality and professional! Please forgive me for asking this annoying question: if I hired your services to install something like that on my land, would you hate me if I asked could I paint it a medium brown color after installation? 😐
We would not hate you at all! It's your fence!
Yes, you can paint it afterward, but you'll need to prep the surface to get your paint to adhere. Galvanized steel tends to reject paint.
@@SWiFence Thank you!
If you're putting up a fence in New York state the person who is installing it has to be 2 ft in from the property line that may seem like a lot but this is the reasoning behind it. If you have to do maintenance on your fence which you will have to do maintenance from time to time you could go on the other side of the fence and still be on your property and do your maintenance without getting in any arguments with your neighbor's it makes a lot of sense to me
My subdivision, in our covenants, specifies a 3' access easement on all property lines to allow for maintenance of fences and walls that are just inside the property line. That makes much more sense. I don't know if the county does something similar.
You’re a fun guy to watch😉 You mentioned how it took a lot of screws to put this fence together, not so sure the host isin’t the lead screw😆 Unique fence, beautifully done, excellent quality👍. Very entertaining video, thank you. We’re from the “show me state”. Missouri
Thanks for watching!
My neighbor built a fence like this and I hate the fricking thing.
The amount of glare that this produces in the bright sun is ridiculous.
Gee, who would of thought.
I was thinking about that!
You can always paint your side of the fence just use chalk paint it gives it a flat dull finish
Use A606 next time, let it rust. Beautiful color with greenery around it, costly but once and done!
Mirrors.
Big, strategically placed, and lots of them.
They'll surely draw gunfire... ☆
How many inches from the pin property to the inside of the property is the fence supposed to be built? Thank you.
These regulations differ by area and preferences differ by owner. It's a highly controversial subject.
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Thank you for your prompt reply.
I am a new subscriber. Thank you again.
I built a similar fence 20 years ago for my brother. Instead of steel, he wanted a translucent white fiberglass panels. Other than being dirty it mostly looks the same as the day we put it up.
Any recommendations for a different topper? Would like the uniformity of only metal being visible. Thanks for the content!
sorry if you answered this already; but why not drop the string-line to near bottom of the posts and 1" away then use the string line for a guide rather than eyeballing it?
Hey no worries!
I learned on the eyesighting method and I've always loved it. ua-cam.com/video/pLnC_utPqE8/v-deo.html
Problem with the string over the years has been a slight breeze on a long run and your line will be curved. Made that mistake over 40 years ago. Don't get wrong string works great as long as no wind on those long runs.
Yes, the only place the posts are lined up is at eye level I was thinking the same thing.
I can't believe nobody mentioned that awesome plug on Oliver Anthony Rich Men. That was smooth bro.
Great job guys, from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹👍🏽
okay you guys are good at what you do and i wont argue that but i do believe you guys can keep the same quality but increase the speed of prductivity by changing one simple thing. have you guys tried getting your post heights and level as youre setting your posts rather than setting everything and then eye sight everything and then "ins and outs" i mean now im not saying what your doing isnt working for you guys but i swear there is alot of time that can be saved..
You're absolutely right. 👍🏻 We typically try to do exactly that. Unfortunately for this build the concrete was delivered too wet, so the posts wouldn't retain height very well. That's why I had to set it in two seperate steps.
no idea why it was recommended. watched it all.
I stop installing straight fences. Now I try and convince clients to do a www, to buttress the line better in high wind zones.
Some of my original fences from thirty years ago have had some wind damages from heavy storms over the years, and the new lines and more ecological diversity for growing plants.
Thanks for posting.
My neighbor did a fence like this, and in the morning the sun glare is unbearable in our kitchen/ breakfast bar.
Aside from that, you did a great job and it looks very professional.
Yeah we weren't sure about the glare either.
Paint it.
I may plant some bushes
They growing pot behind that fence?
Hey, I don't smoke, but I wouldn't complain.
Someone did one these in my neighborhood and it had slightly more trim boards.....it looks fantastic!
You guys are straight up bad ass fencers 💪🏽
A kickboard matching the face trim would improve the look.
Great work! Perfectly straight :) But expensive and I'm curious what the customer needs to hide behind that solid fence.........
None of your business lol
I think it's more about not seeing the neighbors. 😁
I helped my great uncle build a galvanized steel fence when I was 13 years old 50+years ago.
Good fences make good neighbors.
Ain't that the truth.
@@SWiFence Good Neighbors make good neighbors. Be a good neighbor.
great job, top cap in particular looks great. In Australia pretty much every second fence is corrugated galv steel and they last forever and only look better with aging patina
Will it withstand wind/post bending great storms?
Nice fence!
Wind is definitely a nemisis around here! We can get 60-70 mph gusts in our part of Wyoming, so we have to engineer for it.
Surprisingly, the wind load on this really isn't much more than a solid picket fence with minimal gaps. It still carries a considerable windload of course, which is why we go as deep as we do (to get below frost line) and use as much concrete as we do (just shy of 300 lbs per hole).
I was going to ask same question about wind. I'm in hurricane and tornado country, so wind load is important. It's a good looking wall, I mean fence. LOL
Mine withstood 70 mph winds
@@tammieaf2712 well placed guy wires staked to post is cheap reinforcement.
Post doubled a in a few places also.
Biggest fence wind load, no gaps in metal here.
Happy to see you using roberson screws! Obviously they're the best type of screw that can be used.
What about the Strong winds???
Wind is definitely a nemisis around here! We can get 60-70 mph gusts in our part of Wyoming, so we have to engineer for it.
Surprisingly, the wind load on this really isn't much more than a solid picket fence with minimal gaps. It still carries a considerable windload of course, which is why we go as deep as we do (to get below frost line) and use as much concrete as we do (just shy of 300 lbs per hole).
That clean cedar cost a small fortune now I bet! The fence looks great, thank for sharing.🇺🇸
You bet
Mischievous goats hate this fence
Length and width end in an H. Height ends in a T.
What do you estimate the wind rating to be for this style of fencing?
Oh come on! Look at all those trees that will slow down the windgusts. Flying corrugated steel panels just cause scratches
We engineer for wind since we get a ton of it out here. We can get gusts 40-50 mph.
You'd be surprised though, the windload on this is only marginally more than a picket fence.
I loved the fudge round comment lmfao, took me a second to remember that was a heated debate on the internet
How much wind will the fence handle?
I'm also curious about how this fence handles the wind.
I’m curious also
We engineer for wind since we get a ton of it out here. We can get gusts 70+ mph.
You'd be surprised though, the windload on this is only marginally more than a picket fence.
HINT: For a longer maintenance-free fence, use PRESSURE-TREATED trim boards instead of cedar. Better yet, add a CAP FLASHING to the top ! 😀
My cedar fence is in better shape at 34 years old than my neighbor’s pressure treated fence that has been replaced 3 times. It had termites that I could see the tunnels on.
Holy cow. That corrugated metal is selling for $20 sheet in my area. I wish had that kind of money to burn. I just fail to see how that's any better than $9 for fence pickets to cover the same area. And if you paint those pickets once every 3-5 years, they'll by far outlast that corrugated metal which will rust into oblivion in about 20 years or so, especially with those metal posts providing a path to ground for the entire metal fence.
Those sheets are over $30 per over here. Is concrete that good a conductor? My money's on the steel/cedar hybrid. I see exactly zero owners painting any fence every five years. Just gotta knock down the polish to a more matte finish. 😎
Only site I could find prices without getting a quote is $80 a sheet but they are 12 foot so cut them in half if your doing a 6 foot fence. Probably could find better prices if I were to get quotes. I’m also in Canada too so everything costs double it should
Your wrong!!!
I left georgia and went to the pan handle of Texas.
When going to wide open western states, forget everything you think you know about a lot of things.
Fences being one of them.
Sunset and sunrise that fence is gonna be so bright.
Right?!
Why not build the fence on the property line vs. what looked at least 6-12” offset?
If you build right on the line, and five years from now another survey says you were an inch over...you get to tear it all out and move at.
Property lines are never exact, not even with survey-quality GPS. Better to keep the fence on your property, with enough room to get a paint roller down the outside.
In some states if the fence is up for say 5 years then that becomes the new property line. I had a neighbor that built a fence with a couple of feet of set back.
The adjoining neighbor built a shed right against the fence.
The guy with the set back said hey your shed is sitting on my property. Court ruled property line is on the fence. Set back guy lost two feet off off his property
The rules vary so much from place to place. Here it was really just a little bit of a safety margin.
because then you own the ground on both sides of the fence and can maintain it. Also, people can't stack stuff against your fence.
@@TheSoloAsylum Depends on the state and duration you leave the fence up. In my state it can lead to “adverse possession” claims and almost always cost you legal fees to dispute someone’s attempt at claiming they own the buffer between the fence and property line.
What kind of string line do you use? It looks pretty thick. Great looking fence!
We like it!
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That looks awesome! Build a bigger one-at the southern border. Please
No comment… let me fix…..
Great job on the fences really enjoyed and learned a lot from this and other videos😊😊😊😊
Thanks!
Hey..you guys didn’t brace the posts with 2x4’s 😂 drives me nuts when I see people doing that lol
Oh man! 🤦🏻♂️ How could we forget that? 🤣🤣
I have a corrugated steel fence in my front yard that is mounted on old metal pool fencing between wooden posts. It’s been up for over a decade and gives me lots of privacy, especially for my piggies. I really like the cedar top caps you placed on this fence though, along with the metal posts - longevity matters 😊👍✨
Imagine going into the kitchen. Getting a nice hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning. Walking over to the window. Opening the blinds.
And being immediately blinded by all the sunlight reflecting off of that thing right back into your face.
It might have been tedious to put up but that is a damn good looking fence. Worth the extra effort.
Thanks!
The property next to a job I was doing had a similar steel panel fence. Talk about a noisy fence! The Damned thing would pop and crack evert time the sun would come and go behind the clouds. The expansion and contraction of the panels would produce non stop noise. And its ugly on top of that!
What gauge of steel do you use?
Actually thought this was part of the Trump campaign
Stop it 😭😂😂
Fences work!
His was supposed to be sixty feet ...tall, Ended up being 60 feet long.
That's because he based measurements on his weiner which he deluded himself was " Huge, absolutely huge "😅
This is awesome! Is there a clean way with this style post to do a 45 degree turn in the fence line? really thinking about doing one of these for my backyard.
Just saw you guys messing with a powered gate/concrete fence while I was driving down villano in st. aug yesterday on my way to finish up some condo ceilings. Told my brother hey I just saw those guys on youtube haha. A lot of money on that road in gates man.
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That's weird. I edited it and the swi like disappeared. I guess to make sure I didn't change it to something they wouldn't like after they liked it?
Custom that's old school for years here especially around some of the big salvage yards and auctions. Hey i like the idea you have real good help. He did exactly what you said about dropping the tape.
Looks good but I have to wonder how that will affect air currents in high wind conditions and how snow will collect under those conditions.
I would only like to build fences/ dig holes for the fence with this auger system. Is that a skid steer? Not bad. How do expenses compare ?
I had my doubts about the fence materials and how it would look. After watching your video I have to say you changed my mind I like it. The wood trim topped it off you did an amazing job. I just built a Cedar fence LOL now I kinda want to replace it.
That metal channel that you were using to mark up for locations of where to put the screws.
For a professional, that’s called a story stick.
And you guys are professionals.
If I had a house and lots of land, the kind of fence that I would have is a high stone wall all the way around the property because I like my privacy, and I would also have lots of trees and flowers because I love plants, and the wall would help protect the animals from predators.
I love that fence!!!! It has to last longer than the traditional wooden fence
Your customer on this job certainly puts a high value on their privacy, that’s not a cheap fence…
We do see these fences everywhere in Australia as corrugation iron in zinc, hot dip or painted are used in roofing, fencing, and in many other general building.
This is super cool, and a lot of work. How much does a job like this typically cost? You guys did a great job!
Saw a fence like this one in Tampa Florida a few months ago. I was surprised !! It was the first. LOL
Stacking the sheets and pre-drilling about 12 at a time would save you a great deal of time vs marking each sheet as you go. It also makes it pleasing to the eye.
excelent 1..........boddy ...could you tell us how much the cost was for the whole work ....how much metres did you cover ? thank you !
Great technique, looks beautiful.
Like how you’re trusting visual layout and alignment.
Another supreme SWI professional project!
You have such good kit in the States. Some of it just isnt available here in the UK.
I'm wondering how much the customer paid for this fence ? and what sort of lifespan it will have ?
You're right. I've not seen a fence like that before. It's pretty cool. Good work.
Nice spite fence💕
I designed my property fence the same way over 15 years ago. Had a surplus of pro-rib roofing and decided to just utilize it. The high wind did not seem to have much effect. Still standing over 15 years now and posts are still solid. Husband was doubtful at the time. Not now!
Thanks.
You bet!
Always fascinating to watch skilled craftsmen perform a job 👍🏼
Australia has similar to this on mass, colorbond fencing, it’s everywhere
Yeah that's right! Little different style, but same general idea.
What was the cost per foot ? Nice , long lasting .
I am a fence contractor and I really like your string spool. Is that just a extension cord real and what kind of string is that thanks.
Hey thanks, we like it too. bit.ly/gearedreel
wouldn't U-shaped galvanized sheeting just drop over the top?
@19:47. Surprised that you didn't use nylon grommets when nailing the top cap onto the fence . Could make for greater longevity. I could be mistaken. Really like your channel, thanks.
1,200,000 views of this video! Wow! Congratulations. Well-deserved. I can't imagine the time and effort that goes into making such a video with excellent production qualities. Still in the 60's daytime here in central New England, a little warm for my taste, so enjoyed watching this video from seven months ago when you had snow on the ground and wore hoodies. Looking forward to that weather here when I'll dive into all outdoor projects without having to cope with heat.
Well done as always and thank you for it!
Thanks for those kind words! 👍🏻