How to Build a Traditional Closeboard Fence

In today's video I will be showing you how a DIYer like you or I can build an 18m long traditional closeboard fence on your own, from scratch! #fence #closeboard #DIY TODAY'S TOOLKIT Fence components - V notched posts 3 @ 2100x125x100 incl. post savers £13.50 - V notched posts 5 @ 2400x125x100 incl. post savers £17.53 - Arris rails 21 @ 3000x75x75 @ £3.72 - Capping rails 6 @ 3000x65x38 £3.48 - Counter rails 6 @ 3000x50x32 £2.12 - Gravel boards 6 @ 3000x150x22 £4.16 each - Feather boards 90 @ 1650x125 £0.99 each - Feather boards 90 @ 2100x125 £1.21 each - Remix post mix concrete x 16 bags (of which 14 used) @ £5.10 per bag Postsavers - if you're interested in fitting postsaver sleeves to your fence posts, you can order them here https://www.postsaver.com/ Tools - Builders bucket - Trowel - Spade - Paslode cordless gas nail gun http://bit.ly/2UGRFlx £25/day £30/48hr £35/week - Roughneck Heavy duty Post digger https://amzn.to/2VFDYoE - String - Line marker aerosol https://amzn.to/35zZQ9q - Sitemate premium decking screws 4.5x75mm http://bit.ly/2RI9xKT £11.15 - Bostik Bituminous Paint https://amzn.to/2qcDJ94 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There are obviously lots of different types of fence from larchlap panels to close board fence panel systems, but I decided upon a traditional closeboard fencing system complete with v notched posts, gravel boards and arris rails, because I wanted to build a strong system that would last a good 20 to 30 years, and which would span the 18metre gap and withstand the buffeting from the wind. Also, with the fence sloping up on one side, I didn't want a stepped effect as you get with panel systems. So the traditional closeboard fence system was perfect for the job. Constructed over 3 weekends, braving everything the weather could throw at me, including a bad bout of the flu, I eventually completed the fence last weekend, and I'm pretty pleased with the result. My local timber company (not where I bought the main fence system from but a great source for everything else I needed) - including the Sitemate decking screws. http://www.bromyardtimber.co.uk/odds.html SUBSCRIBE - you can subscribe to my Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/c/CharlieDIYte LET'S CONNECT! Charlie DIYte -- Email: [email protected] -- https://www.facebook.com/charliediyte -- https://charliediyte.co.uk/ -- https://www.instagram.com/charliediyte/ -- https://twitter.com/CharlieDIYte