Wrought-iron fencing is often found around brick homes.
A wrought-iron fence placed around your yard can be an ideal choice if you live in a brick or stone home because the wrought iron complements the brick or stone. This can provide a classic look for your home's exterior. Some companies use aluminum when manufacturing ornamental wrought-iron fences, which reduce the weight and cost of the fence. You can install an ornamental wrought-iron fence on your property with the help of a friend or two, saving money on installation costs. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Lay out the fence line, going around any immovable objects such as trees or sheds.
2. Mark the location of the fence posts along the fence line, following the manufacturer's instructions regarding the spacing of the fence posts.
3. Dig holes for the fence posts with a post-hole digger. Dig the holes deep enough so that they can hold six inches of gravel and at least one-third of the fence posts.
4. Fill the holes with 6 inches of gravel and tamp it down with the butt end of a 2-by-4 board.
5. Set the corner and terminal, or end, posts by filling the holes halfway with concrete, then setting the posts in them. Check the posts for plumb -- vertically straight -- and then finish filling the hole with concrete. Check the posts for plumb again, and adjust them if needed. Allow to concrete to set for at least four to five days.
6. Tie a string tightly between the corner and terminal posts. You will use this as a guide when setting the line posts.
7. Install the line posts, using the same method you used when installing the terminal and corner posts. When positioning the line posts, place them so that the outer edge is against the string. Allow them to set for at least four to five days.
8. Connect the fencing to the posts. The precise installation method can vary, depending on the manufacturer, as you may be installing entire fence panels, or constructing the fencing by assembling the fencing.
9. Install the hardware for the gates, following the manufacturer's instructions, then attach the gates.
Tags: fence posts, line posts, brick stone, Check posts, Check posts plumb, corner terminal
