Fence Questions
We plan to put up a fence like this:
Standard T1-11 plywood. Anyone know appropriate spacing of the posts? Also, what size wood for the posts? 4x4 OK, or something else?
Lastly, the fence will be on a concrete patio (that has yet to be poured). The concrete contractor said he can put the posts in. Can any fence expert tell me what to look for in a good post install in concrete? Thanks.
First, siding only has "one" finished side. The "other" side will be plain and maybe knot holes.
So this type of fence construction will have only "one" good side, or if you have two sheets per section, then both sides will have a "good" side.
But new problems araise. The gap between'm will hold moisture and potentially rot sooner. Insects will love that as their new condo.
The spacing of the posts will be dictated by the sheet dimension. Since the groves "should" be vertical, 4 feet sheet dimension.
Second, have the concrete contractor place moldes for the posts. That way any rotted post can be replaced without having to jackhammer the slab.
When we did our Fence with Eichler Siding, we used siding on the outside and just a plain panel sheet for the backing. We have not had any challenges with Moisture or Insects. All sides of all wood are primed.
The siding really looks great and there are 3 or 4 new fences that have gone up in Front Yards in the Neighborhood with Eichler Siding. It really looks great
I’m slowly replacing our fence. I had a fence company come in and tear out and haul away the old fence and post. They then installed the new post and some of the frame work
1. Pressure treated posts are spaced every 8’
2. Redwoods 2x4’s span the base and the top (See Picture) Redwood was recommended over pressure treated. The reason I was given was that the pressure treated 2x4 would twist as they age.
3. Pressure Treated 2x8 was placed on the bottom for the siding to rest on and protect from ground contact
4. I installed siding on both sides of the fence, 2x8 base was placed on both side of the fence
5. After I put the siding up I put a 2x6 redwood cap on top of the fence. This overlaps the siding on both side and will help prevent rain from seeping to the inside of the fence.
6. Trim pieces can then be added to finish off the fence
Jeff
Rancho San Miguel
A couple of items I forgot. I made my own Eichler Siding. Purchased siding (4” OC) from Home Depot and then cut out the additional grooves.
I also built in cooper Stair Lights into the siding. Ran low voltage wire in-between the fence and mounted the lights.
Still a work in process hoping to have it all done by New Years
Well you folks have given me some new ideas and will noodle it some more.
I too make my own siding from off the shelf 4" centered stuff.
Below is a picture of a fence I built over at my parents house and "can" be made to look like an Eichler type with two layers of siding with groves 2 inch centers and the top ornamental treatment vertical instead of at an angle. So the purists don't get your shorts bunched, this pic is only an "example".
My design can be changed to have siding instead of fence boards. Double the siding so both sides have a finished surface and look exactly the same on both sides.
Plus my design doesn't show the fasteners. Just the "toe-nail" screws on the kick boards to posts.
The look of my design will have more shadowing than a traditional design and it's mainly with the 4x6 post and 2x6 rails. This gives it more of a "framing" affect and addes depth (both actual and preceived).
I use pressure treated rails instead of redwood, as longevity is more important to me, but looks is also up there and the pressure treated using copper instead arsnic has the tint closer to redwood.
