MISTAKES WERE MADE WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AND MONEY | ABANDONED RAINFOREST PROPERTY
25 February 2024 · 26 min · 153K views
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Building a fence on a sloped property in Puerto Rico requires careful material selection and structural planning to avoid wasted labor. The project involves installing 6x6 panels using three horizontal crossbars for support.1:26 Initial attempts to use low-cost, rough-cut lumber proved inefficient, as the boards required extensive planing and sanding to remove bows and dark stains.10:36 Switching to higher-quality, straighter lumber significantly reduced preparation time and improved the final aesthetic.12:52 To maintain a clean front-facing appearance, the crew installs fasteners from the rear and uses a block-and-clamp technique to pull bowed boards into alignment, ensuring tight seams.14:06 A straight guide board tacked to the fence allows for a single, level cut across the top of the planks to create a uniform finish.21:56 The project demonstrates that sourcing quality materials initially saves time and labor compared to attempting to salvage defective, low-cost wood.25:11
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