ATTEMPTING TO BUILD A PRIVACY FENCE ON OUR ABANDONDED RAINFOREST PROPERTY!
February 18, 2024 · 28 min · 142K views
What this video covers
The crew constructs an 80-foot privacy fence on their property in Puerto Rico to deter illegal dumping and secure the area.1:09 After completing a stuccoed concrete block wall, they transition to a wooden fence design using 1x8 southern yellow pine boards.22:21 To ensure a level top line, they use a water level and set posts at consistent intervals.9:05 The project requires clearing debris, including an old electric box and a tree stump, and navigating around existing vegetation.2:35 The crew selects Varathane Golden Oak stain to achieve a neutral tone that complements the local clay and tropical foliage.23:20 They plan to seal the untreated pine with deck sealant for maintenance.22:33 The project involves moving a 7,000-pound camper to clear the fence line, a task they intend to manage by jacking up the trailer tongue to reposition it.26:13 The crew sources lumber from local hardware stores, noting the difficulty of finding high-quality, straight boards in large quantities.24:24
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