How Do You Build A Shadow Box Privacy Fence?
Fences come in many different styles, but the best looking fence is the shadow box privacy fence. They provide adequate privacy from your neighbors while looking professional and attractive. You can buy sections of fence to install, but building one yourself is actually pretty easy. Use a survey of your home to determine the dimensions of your yard. You’ll need approximately 24 of the 1-by-6 pickets per 8-foot section, plus three of the 2-by-4s to use as stringers. You’ll install a 4-by-4 post every 8 feet, so calculate your needs. Make sure to buy pressure treated wood; pine is popular. Dig your post holes. You can use a hand-held post hole digger if you don’t have too many holes to dig; renting an auger is more efficient if your yard is large. You need to dig the holes every 8 feet and at least 18 inches deep. Mix up a quick-setting concrete. Follow the directions on the bag. Place a 4-by-4 post into one of the holes, tamp it down and pour some concrete into the hole. Use a level to
