BUILDING
WITH FENCESCAPE
STEP 1: LAYOUT
Because FenceScape posts
are hollow I used the fence parts
for layout; not the U-jig I usually
employ with wood fences. To
mark the post-hole centers, I
dropped brightly colored kid’s
driveway chalk into the center of
the post cut-off that I was using
as a template.
If you’re going to re-use
string, make sure to coil it
back up carefully. Jeeze!
The hollow composite posts make full-size templates of the layout easier. I marked the center of the post with brightly colored kids’ driveway chalk.
STEP 2: POSTS & RAILS
Install post heights wild. You
can trim them to size later.
I rented a Dingo because I can
maneuver the Dingo’s auger to
pinpoint layout. This is a huge
time-saver compared to manually
digging the post holes.
Since I used a 12-inch auger
there’s fudge factor to shift the
post. Before setting the post,
tamp the soft earth in the bottom of the hole with a digging
bar.
The hollow posts are easier
to move than solid posts. Once
I got them located and plumb,
pouring in 4 inches of gravel
traps them in place.
