BUILDING THE FINAL FENCE FOR OUR 8 ACRE OFF GRID PROPERTY!
14 April 2024 · 18 min · 130K views
What this video covers
Construction of a 42-foot-long wooden fence on an 8-acre property requires following the natural grade of the land to maintain a consistent gap between the ground and the bottom of the planks.1:35 The slope drops three feet over the 42-foot span, making a level fence impractical due to the resulting height variance.3:35 To prevent wood rot, the crew installs landscape fabric and a gravel base beneath the fence line, lifting the cut ends of the posts out of the soil.8:53 Sourcing affordable, high-quality wood planks remains a challenge, as local hardware stores often stock damaged or stained lumber.5:03 The project serves as a barrier for livestock, including goats and chickens, to prevent them from wandering off the property.14:49 Future plans include extending the perimeter with chain-link fencing and planting vines to create a natural screen.14:40
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