Handyman Services - Fencing

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Introduction
Increase your property’s curb appeal with some creative fencing from Handyman Remodeling Service located in Salt Lake City UT. You don’t have to spend a fortune to increase the value and enjoyment of your property. For example, a privacy fence in composite, wood or vinyl is a great way to make your backyard feel like an extension of your home’s interior, while a security fence can protect against unwanted animals or trespassers. Call us to discuss a few things we can do for you. Handyman Remodeling Service has handyman help for all your fencing needs.

See some self-help tips from Handyman Remodeling Service below

Determine Spacing for Fence Posts
Decide how far apart you’d like to set the fence posts. Typically, fence posts are spaced between six and eight feet apart. The corner posts are set first. To align all of the posts in between, stretch a line from each corner post to work as your guide. Mark the exact position where you’d like each post hole dug.

Prepare Holes and Posts
When setting the fence posts, make sure about 1/3 of each post is buried in the ground. This helps the posts endure heavy weight and high winds. To dig the post holes, use a post hole digger. For the section of the wooden posts that will be buried in the ground, use a wood preservative to protect the wood from rotting and breaking down over time.

Set Posts
Place two to three shovel scoops of gravel at the bottom of each post hole before placing the post into position. Use a level to make sure the post is plumb. After the posts are properly aligned, brace each post with stakes. With the posts aligned, fill the hole with dir, tamping the ground at the post base to pack the dirt. Be careful not to disturb the post alignment during the tamping process.