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Looking for some help regarding our fence line idea. we was thinking about adding this cladding (link below) to our fence line. we wasn't sure if this is something that can be tacked onto pour existing fence with a couple of extra posts attached for fixing or it needs a whole new structure built to attach to? Thanks.
Hey @EricL
Thanks so much for this.
Is this what you are referring to?
https://www.bunnings.com.au/90-x-90mm-2-7m-post-f7-h4-treated-pine-cca_p0051778
I have a few questions:
1. If my fence is 2.2m tall, is 2.7m long enough?
2. how exactly do I set this into the ground?
3. From point 2, You can see from my images that on the outside of the concrete I can see that I can set some posts down as it's just soil however I am guessing I also need a post in the middle? Infront of my fence the aggregate sits pretty close to the fence, how exactly would I get a post set down in there for the middle one as I can't really dig down there?
Sorry, I'm not handy at all so I have no idea what I'm doing here!
Also, iInfront of my fence is some exposed aggregate so I don't have a lot of room,
Hello @jono1983
It's perfectly alright to ask these questions especially if you've not done anything like this before. Let me try and answer your questions.
- If your fence is 2.2 meters tall, you can only go up to 2.2 meters as anything past the height of the fence will be in violation of your local council fencing rules. The panel you purchase will need to be cut down. If you are referring to the height of the post a 2.7meter post should be tall enough for your needs.
- You'll need to dig a post hole about 600mm deep and concrete the footing into the ground. Have a look at this guide - How To Build a Fence, it will show you the general steps on how to install the posts.
- It will be necessary to determine if you have a concrete base underneath the large pavers. If there is a concrete base, I suggest digging at the side of the paved surface to determine how thick the concrete base is. If it is very thick say around 75mm to 100mm the post can be connected to the base surface using a galvanized stirrup.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Hi! We are also doing something similar. From what we can gather from advice from others, we should be screwing horizontal supports into the established fence posts (3 of them in line with the established horizontal supports). We have chosen H3 45mmx90mm timber. Then screw the composite cladding into those new horizontal supports. Is this correct? I am concerned by the weight but would obviously like to avoid have to concrete in new posts. Thanks!
Hello @CaitlynWarren
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about cladding.
Can you please tell us which composite cladding you'll be using on your fence. I understand your concern about the extra weight, and it is something that I would have mentioned during your build. It is difficult to tell how your fence will be taking the extra weight. We can only guess as to how deep the posts were buried and how large the post holes were dug out. If they are not sufficiently supported, it's possible that the fence might lean forward. If it does, it will then be necessary to add timber supports to re-align the fence.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
