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1. Post Layout

For the post bases I am going to be using the Simpson

StrongTie EZ-Spikes (https://homedepot.sjv.io/KjqQLn).
These makes setting posts quick and easy versus
digging holes and pouring concrete. I started by
pressing the first and last spikes into the ground
slightly to get an idea of where the fence was going to
go.

Then I ran a string between the two for alignment and

spaced the other spikes out evenly. Spacing them less
than 8 feet apart.

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2. Driving the Post Base

To get the EZ-Spikes (https://homedepot.sjv.io/KjqQLn)

into the ground, I used a small piece of 4×4 and
hammered them in with a small sledge hammer.

Throughout the process of driving the spike

(https://homedepot.sjv.io/KjqQLn) you will want to
check to make sure the spike is plumb and aligned
properly.

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3. Installing the Posts

I started by cutting two 4 foot long pressure treated

4x4s. I checked to make sure they were level at the top
and then used a string to extend that line across to all
the other posts that were inserted in the post bases
(https://homedepot.sjv.io/KjqQLn).

With the string to show where the tops should be cut. I

then used a speed square to mark that line on the 4×4
posts.

To cut a 4×4 with a standard circular saw you will need

to mark both sides and cut twice as the blade is not
long enough to do it in one pass. 
 The post then get inserted into the base and secured
with four connector screws
(https://homedepot.sjv.io/Gm0LJk).

4. Installing Horizontal Supports

Start by measuring between the 4×4 posts, just above 

the EZ-Spikes. Then cut two pressure treated 2x4s at
that length. Those 2x4s will get two pocket holes drilled
in each end using the Kreg XL Pocket Hole Jig
(https://amzn.to/3JBcieS).
Then install the lower 2×4 using 2-1/2″ Kreg XL pocket
hole screws (https://amzn.to/3NQfUfs). These screws
are outdoor rated and incredibly beefy and will make
sure you get a good strong connection.

Repeat the process for the top board and the remaining
sections. Note, if you are building a fence on a slight
slope, like I am, I would recommend leveling the bottom
2×4 with the lowest spot on the higher spike. For
steeper inclines the entire sections should be higher as

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 your incline increases.

5. Installing the Top Cap

To dress up the top of the fence, I installed a 5/4

pressure treated deck board using 2 inch deck screws.
These boards come in 16 foot lengths which will help
tie multiple sections of the fence together and stiffen

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 up the fence.

6. Applying Finish

To protect the fence and to make it look nice, we opted

to finish the treated wood with a solid color deck stain
in the color black.

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7. Vertical 2x2s

To secure the welded wire fence to the side of the 4x4s

we needed to install 2x2s between the upper and lower
2x4s. These were cut to length, stained, and installed
with 2-1/2 inch deck screws.

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8. Assembling the Gate
The gate opening gets measured and a 2×4 frame is
assembled for the gate that is about 1 inch narrower
than the opening. The gate frame is assemble with the
Kreg XL pocket hole jog and screws.

After applying the finish I then installed the Simpson

StrongTie Rigid Tie Connectors
(https://homedepot.sjv.io/k0axEN) to each inside
corner to assure the gate does not sage over time.

On the inside of the frame I installed 2x2s, cut to length,

with 2-1/2 inch deck screws. These will be used to

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 fasten the welded wire fencing to.

9. Gate Installation

Using a 3/4″ to 1″ spacer below the gate, I then

installed the gate using self closing hinges and latch.
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10. Installing Welded Wire Fencing

The welded wire fencing then gets cut to size for each
section and stapled to the inside of the fence. For this I
used a narrow crown stapler and 1-1/2″ galvanized
staples.

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