so long story short basically, just live next to John

@foofstarr4856

3 жыл бұрын

Basically, networking gets you places in life.

@Coreyvallephoto

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@jimrob6684

3 жыл бұрын

This guy did everything

@jsquared357

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously! Lol I need a John

@ceewoody7310

2 жыл бұрын

Right.

Another tip for the cement once you have your post in the hole all level, is to get a dry bag of quick set cement and pour it dry into the hole around your post, re level and check your post is in line still(2 people works great, one person to hold the post and check the level, the other to pour the concrete around the post), then tamp the concrete down around the post with a steel piece of rebar to eliminate the air bubles and that makes it stable enough to be able to build the fence completely without having to reinforce your post or hold it in place or wait for the concrete to set. Once the fence has been built then go back and make sure its still level, tamp it down some more and then wet your posts, works extremely well and you can build the whole fence in a much quicker time frame. Concrete sets nice and firm. Have been doing it for 30 years and i have had no complaints. It elimates the need to have your yard open for an extend period of time to, you can get a fence down and back up much more quickly, and it still be super stong.

@1QKGLH

7 ай бұрын

So you pour your wet cement in the hole, set the post in, get it plumb. Then pour in some dry cement on top of the still uncured cement and use rebar to get rid of air bubbles (and maybe do just a bit of mixing in the process??) and make sure your posts are still plumb and that's it? If you do this, when can you assemble the fence?

the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. kzread.infoUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.

Don't let the posts touch the string. Keep a fixed distance to the string, so that you don't push it slightly further with each post.

@foofstarr4856

3 жыл бұрын

Good point

@TobiasMcGriff

2 жыл бұрын

Yep

@EugenioFranklin

Жыл бұрын

She said that.

As someone who lives in Virginia and has terrible clay/sand soil I could not be more jealous of the brown gold that auger was digging up.

Our fence was installed exactly as this, but with quick setting concrete. It has held up spectacularly for 6 years against high winds and many rain storms.

You can just put quick Crete in the hole, you don’t even have to mix it but you still want to pack it down a little. You can put some water on top of it but you really don’t need to, it will absorb enough water from the ground to harden, If you’re really worried about it you can just hose down the ground around it and put some water on top when you’re done but I’ve used a ton of quick Crete for fence posts and deck footings and I’ve also dug many of them out and they’re always solid. It can be easier than concrete in a lot of ways, you don’t have to mix it and you can just drop the bags off by the holes and you don’t have to do any mixing or worry about time. But you do need to use a 2 x 4 or something to tamp it down you don’t want to just drop it in there loosely. Usually I throw some rocks or some gravel in the bottom for wood posts and get the height to exactly where I want it and once it’s plum and level just dump the Quick Crete around in Tempe town with a board or a shovel. This also works for snake and rodent holes around foundation and concrete work. Just put the quick Crete in and compress it and then hit it with a hose and you’re done. On the negative side, it’s very dusty and if you get that dust on your hands or if you get liquid cement on your hands or skin it can burn chemically and if not rinsed off immediately can actually send you to the hospital and be very dangerous, but that anytime you use cement whether it’s wet or not. Gloves and boots and I protection are always a good idea. Some people say you can use expanding foam, and technically you can but it’s not a permanent repair and it’s not really all that strong, I think it’s a lot easier just to dump a bag of quickCrete in there.

Gidday I'm from New Zealand and I've recently discovered your pictorials you truly are an inspiration to all DIY's god bless you and yours.

I can honestly say you did an amazing job. One thing we do is set up a string for the top of the posts also. Then you automatically know that front to back is plumb

@donnathompson1619

11 ай бұрын

great video, but yes, plumb, plumb, plumb, not level.

We have lovely neighbors, older couple, they know absolutely everything about being a homeowner, have all sorts of tools and equipment. This is such a blessing to have someone like that who can help with new projects 👍🏻!

YES, add lighting accents to fence.

Seeing the screenshot...ok I’ll watch this fence video.. nice work!

Even being sponsored this is a superior, heart felt, video. Thank you.

Great video! Format, clarity, and detail, everything about this is top notch. Well done.

Yes, I've used quick set cement without water. It's a huge labor saver. Pour some dry quick set into the hole, place the post then fill with dry cement. Add water per directions on the bag. Hard set within 2 hours. Great video btw!

@Dnephilly

2 жыл бұрын

That's how we did it when I installed fences for a company. Wet Crete was a pita and dry is easier to set and level. 👍

The fence looks great.

When you install the rails, you insert it in the post that doesn’t have a rail in it, that way you gain at least 2” more of rail inside the posts.

Thanks for the tip about how to get dirt out of your grass. My grandfather taught me to do this with a stiff tine rake with the tines facing up. Also, if you use a soft tines rake you can spread it over the yard evenly or fill in low spots with that dirt. Then nothing has to leave the site.

Beautiful job lot of hard work. Those who can not work keep their thumb down. Good job. We make our factory like this and enjoy our work with lot of saving.

THE FENCE LOOKS GREAT LOVE THE COLOR GREAT JOB GIRL !!!!!

Looks like Superior Plastic Products is truly a quality product...👏👏👏👏 my hat off to you for doing so much work on this project. The finished product looks amazing!!!

Hint: you mention quick setting cement. It is more like a must have for fencing. It has zero drawback, and it makes setting the post infinitely quicker and easier. No mixer or anything, just dump the bag into the hole, dump some water onto it, keep the post straight for like 2 minutes, and that’s it. It took me about 10 minutes per post...

@johannes.f.r.

3 жыл бұрын

On a big job like this that can really add up. If it's more than 15 or 20 holes and on the road I'm more inclined to set the posts in an empty hole and order some concrete.

@juzoli

3 жыл бұрын

Johannes R I don’t think even orderibg it would be any faster than some quickrete. Quickrete is the fastest you can get, way cheaper, and you can do it whenever you want and you are not depending on delivery dates and mixer availabiliy.

@juzoli

3 жыл бұрын

thatguy 00 Yeah, I can see that even that is an overkill sometimes. But while you, as an expert, know exactly when do you need it, an amateur DIYer might not be so sure about it. It’s a good margin of safety to just pour it into all wholes nevertheless.

@juzoli

3 жыл бұрын

thatguy 00 What do you mean don’t have the money? It’s like $6 a bag, and you say half a bag is enough, that makes it $3 for a post... The post itself is like 10x as much.

@alucier366

3 жыл бұрын

@thatguy 00 imagine ordering cement for 15 holes especially if you put in 30 inches of it? God damn that’d be foolish

💥✨💥 Interesting... every fence install video is done on flat level ground. Not one shows an install on ground that slopes down which is common in areas other than Florida. 🤟🏼🌟

@geemanone2039

4 ай бұрын

Yep, getting ready to do about 400 feet myself. I have areas where I will need to rack the fence to meet the slope.

Great video, explained with clarity and simplicity. Professional looking job. Liked the idea of renting a mechanical auger.

The fence looks awesome and well constructed. I think solar accent lighting would further enhance that as the sun goes down.

Push broom works really good to get the dirt out the grass also..

Well done ... and your voice relaxes when I hear it ...

I did fence installs for years for a company. We never mixed Crete we dump dry quick Crete into the hole packed it, leveled and moved to the next. Makes working with it easier, don't move at all. Was told the moisture in the ground would set the Crete. Never had a problem or re-work so idk, not an expert was just an installer

I was thinking of doing a white vinyl fence but I might have to go with a color like this, it looks so nice!

@MrBmxbrawler

2 жыл бұрын

This color alone will cost 3 times as much as white

Back filling with cement and then dirt will hold it plum so you don't need to brace anything

Great job - We had the exact same fence installed and had to remove halfway because HOA said no. Avoid HOA's people!

A very private job to enjoy most of your family and friends gathering, I love this privacy.👍🏾

Now that the privacy fence is in, I eagerly await Melissa tackling the DIY in-ground pool project next spring. Should be a breeze for her. 😁

@Dipp182

Жыл бұрын

Or John...

I’ve never had my face used to compare size, got a chuckle out of that. Great job with your fence!

I do fence for a living u did a great job

Great video and very helpful

You are a go getter young lady ,very impressive and what a beautiful job !

Superbe travail , magnifique clôture

Great video

Great job but if you had used the standard quick drying post crete you could have fitted posts & panels as you go at the same time. Nice to see your husband being busy again,seriously does he not have any pride ??. Not lifting a finger while his wife & neighbour put a fence up.

Nice work

You did a awesome job girl

I’m in love….with the fence too

Wow that's an awesome fence! Great job, enjoyed this!

Excellent job 👍

4:03 that is a really good tip right there

Hi Melissa, Thanks for sharing this fence came out fantastic. I like that both sides of the fence looks good.

@giannothielman1025

3 жыл бұрын

8okkj

We have to do this work also. 37.5 Meter. In Germany. 🙈 But i Must say that this Woman is awesome. So Sweet and She is doing Most by Herself. Impressed !

You made that look easy great work

Remarkable, functional and beautiful

@guermeisterdoodlebug7980

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, she is.

Those are some nice looking shorts.

thank you, the extra tips you threw out are what sold me... i subscribed ! great video and you got skills...

Boy her hubby sure won the woman lottery! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@MMGJ10

3 жыл бұрын

No kidding right? I feel like i should've put a lot more thought into the women I've chosen..lol oops

@nehnehnehbatman

3 жыл бұрын

Fr lol. And I got a lazy ex wife haha

@Pube83

3 жыл бұрын

Right, gorgeous, intelligent/competent, fertile, calming voice...

@infamouskid2010

3 жыл бұрын

He is the wife

@JPER-cv2lq

3 жыл бұрын

@@MMGJ10 ; don't let her read what you wrote. I won't tell on you. Hope she can cook .

Another great video, i think it's time to go 1080HD for clarity........

Really awesome product

They are installing my vinyl fence can’t wait

Awesome video. Thanks 😊

Great video! Good job. My 25 year old fence that I did is coming on its renewal soon... brings back memories. Posts are plumb not level! Thanks for posting.

So much extra work ,I installed these professionally for over 8 years, digging by hand is quite difficult for those not used to it but certainly can be done. 12 inch diameter holes are a bit excessive, we usually went for 10 inches which generates less dirt and you use less concrete. Holes dont need to be bell shaped just pour concrete about 4 inches lower than ground level, the hole in the post below ground is meant for concrete to flow inside of the post so proper consistency of concrete should be a bit on the thin side but not like soup. A torpedo level gives the same reading as a 4 ft masonry level and is much less cumbersome. If the post is level and the concrete is poured properly surrounding the post ,bracing would be unnecessary.

Nice job on t fence! It looks great

Pretty intense DIY video. 👏👏

Quickset concrete will dry fast so you don't have to secure the post with studs. You may secure the post with rocks inside the hole

Great video, very educational !

Nice rear end

Looks absolutely awesome good job thank you for sharing

I’d suggest using a tarp at the very least even dumping the dirt that falls off the auger. Holding it over a wheel barrow would have also been a good idea

Great video - congratulations on an outstanding fence; a fitting outcome for all of your hard work and expertise 👍

Awesome video! I just contacted Superior Plastics to order the same fence. We have 173' to get fenced in. Looks wonderful!

@edwardcand7574

3 жыл бұрын

How much are the materials? I have 223' feet and plan on ordering soon. Thanks

nice disc golf basket!

Main thing we do different, is put the metal sleeve in the gate post, and screw it inside the post with self tapping screws, then put the post and the insert into the concrete and let it dry a couple days and then install the gate. Gonna be stronger with that metal a third of the height in the concrete

Wow! It's made sturdy and safe like a pro for kids.👍👍👍👍👍

Very helpful

Your channel reminds me of April Wilkerson’s channel from her early days, if that holds true you should have a million subscribers in about 2 more years. Good luck.

@spudth

3 жыл бұрын

So you are saying April Wilkerson is super hot, uses it to her advantage and can get away with not entirely knowing what she is doing?

@corydriver7634

3 жыл бұрын

@FNU LNU I didn’t think he was worth responding to but I agree with your comment.

@spicynomad

3 жыл бұрын

i believe april is a fraud. she claims she wasnt trained to do the things she is doing then in a couple videos she slipped and said the person that trained her. i thought i could go out and buy all these tools and do the same thing. not! thats false advertisement.

@jimtalor7971

3 жыл бұрын

She must be a reincarnated hard working frontier woman back in the day!

@nannem9716

3 ай бұрын

​@@jimtalor7971No, that would be John.

You are so good at explaining all of your projects.

Great work and attention to detail!

Great job Melissa !!!! Soooo neat !!!...Nice private backyard !!! Thanks for sharing !!!!

Amazing great job ❤

You are a hero the man is lucky to have you

Great information and presentation. Thank-you!

This is a good timing watching this video. I am planning to have fence company to put it but when I watched your video I decided to put it myself. I will check the dealer of Superior plastic products near me. Thanks for sharing.

Very impressive installation not to mention the product appears to be great quality. The dimensions are definitely critical it seems also. Either way, very nice work!

Your neighbor John is AWESOME. They type of neighbor I’d love to have.

Fine reveal!

Great video... you always make things look so easy.

Very nice job

WOW‼️ Great fence, great looking.

For 25 years I did my best to talk people out of installing Vinyl Fencing (for privacy fencing). It is not a good product for the job. The problems are; discoloration, wearing due to movement (expand/contract and wind), do not stand up to strong wind (full panels) and become brittle from UV exposure. As a Contractor concerned about the product after the sale, I ran from jobs that wanted Vinyl. Installed good quality wood fencing .... dried, pressure treated lumber .... stained or oiled 9 months after installation is much better for the long haul. Vinyl looks good for a short period of time in the South Florida, does not last.

post hole diggers. a little more manual work but better than having all that left over dirt to shovel and deal with. nice looking fence

That’s one good neighbor

Nicely done! That’s a great looking fence 😊

wow you guys are doing tons of extra steps

Wow. This is a great video. I knew it was going to be a lot of work but sheeeeesh... that’s a lot of work! 👏🏽👏🏽you guys did a great job!!!

Excelente video, tanks from San Diego California 🤩😘🤗👍👀

Love your stepping on grass with white socks

Beautiful and the fence isn’t bad either

Now that's a companion helper/ leader.

Can you do a quick 2 or 3 minute video on how the fence is doing today and maybe some additional things to consider? Install looked great.

this is nice to see for a change

Great job, turned out well. Hard work from the whole crew, but it shows 💕🤙🏼

Love your blog.... I believe the extra dirt should have been used to prevent gaps below fence (leveling the ground).