How Do You Align The Tops Of Picket Fences?
The white picket fence is an American icon. For more than two centuries it has represented the ideal of genteel living. A well-maintained painted picket fence can last for decades. Modern home centers carry a variety of pre-made picket fence sections for easy installation. For a truly custom fence, cut individual pickets and build it board by board. Aligning the tops of pickets is essential for the proper look. Running a straight top across a rolling landscape can be tricky, but with a little knowledge even a rookie fence builder can get excellent results. Dig your holes and set the two outside corner posts for one side of the property. Plumb the posts carefully. Tie a piece of mason’s line tightly from one corner post to the opposite corner post at the desired fence height, running the full length of the fence. This represents the top line of your fence. This line will allow your fence to have a straight top line, no matter what variables in the landscape there may be. Tie a flag alon
