How Do You Build A Wooden Privacy Fence Using Metal Posts?
If you already have metal posts along your fence line, don’t go to the trouble of removing them just to install wooden fence posts for your wooden privacy fence. You can use fence connectors, which are basically metal clamps, to attach your fence support pieces to your metal posts. And with metal posts instead of wooden, you won’t ever have to worry about your posts rotting or getting termite damage. Here’s how to go about it. Purchase specialized fence connectors (see Resources below for a link). Plan on having three per pole to support three horizontal support pieces for each fence section. Measure and mark the spacing for your horizontal support pieces. You want one in the direct center of your fence, one near the bottom, and one near the top. The top and bottom support pieces do not have to be at the extreme ends but within 6 to 8 inches is a good idea. Slide three connectors over each metal post. Use the horizontal tightening screw on the fence connector to tighten each connector
