As long as the boards are the 1" thick type, can you use spacers in between? We get a lot of wind and allowing some through would be beneficial I think, even if it was just 1/2" between each board. .I'm guessing you would need to leave the spacers in for the three week period?.. Also can you even use boards with a different width to add a different visual effect?
Sure, you can also rip some of the boards by 1/2" after the drying period has ended so the boards will still meet the screw holes but provide some wind relief.
Where is the best place to buy the 5/4 deck boards? I was thinking 12 foot boards to cut in half, but 6 footers will do. I'm in Southern California. I see 4 footers everywhere.
There are 7 states that don't seem to stock the 5/4 board as much and California is one of them. If you have trouble finding the 5/4 board, Slipfence also has a commercial grade channel that houses a 2 x 6 board which is a bit too chunky for most residential applications. OR...Composite boards also work as long as they are 1" thick x 5.5" wide.
Yes, as long as the deck boards are 1" thick they will fit perfectly into the channels. The horizontal system was engineered to hold much heavier boards than wood because composite is becoming very popular. The channels are fastened to the posts with five #12 stainless screws so plenty strong to hold heavier composite boards.
Excellent video. However, if setting this fence on concrete, as in your video, what did you use to secure the uprights to the concrete that will be strong enough to withstand wind and wear?
Hi, Slipfence has a 6 foot high plated post with pre-drilled holes for anchors. This is a surface mount post and we also supply the anchors to either anchor to concrete or wood. SF2-PP376. is the product code.
You wont be disappointed and should never need to set posts again. When the wood starts to wether and grey, simply slip out the old wood and slip in new wood but the framework stays
I want to separate a room with this kind of fence. When I searched online I could not find the kind that you are showing which can stand by thier own without digging into the earth. Please let me know where I can get this type of fence?
I would like to use Trex because I hate staining. I understand that the system is rated to support the weight of Trex, but can a Trex board be spaced out 6 feet without compromising the integrity of the board?
Yes you can use Composite material in the Horizontal Slipfence system providing that the boards are exactly 1" x 5.5". The posts and rail system are plenty strong to hold the added weight of Composite boards.
That's a question for the manufactures of Trex decking. Composite decking expands considerably when exposed to direct sunlight. I'd be more than concerned with it warping due to being unsecured along a six-foot run.
I’m having trouble with the dig out. I bought the larger poles that are 9’4’’ for a 7 foot fence. Your asking me to dig out 3-4 feet for a sturdy fence but I need 88” to build a 7 foot fence. The math is way off. I ordered the longer post. Did they give me the wrong ones? And I live in central Texas.
hi Joe, yes you can cut the posts and the channels for your 4 ft high sections. Slipfence will be producing a 4 ft. high Horizontal channel kit in Late May if you can wait. Thank You
John, yes you can cut the posts and the channels for your 3 ft high sections. Slipfence will be producing a 4 ft. high Horizontal channel kit in late May if you can wait. Thank You
With wooden posts, one can just screw in supports to make sure it stays in place while the concrete dries. So how do you secure these? Drilling holes into the posts would ruin them.
Hi, we set these posts all the time and quite honestly of you are using post setting concrete then you can really just hold the post level on both axis for about 5 minutes each and because concrete starts to harden from the bottom up they should stay in place after a few minutes, but keep going back to check levels and height to make sure they are still at least 76" to top from ground and level both ways hope this helps.
Hi Adrian, this would depend on what wood you are using, how wet it is and if it is ready for stain. The stain manufacturer's customer service would likely be a better resource to answer this question. Almost all boards do require a drying out period from the date of delivery from the mill, and they will shrink width-wise once settled in the Slipfence rails.
a cordless circular saw with a new non-ferrous aluminum blade is how we do it, although you have to cut one side of the post and then go to the other side of the fence and cut the other half of the post as the blade wont make it all the way through. Reciprocating saw tends to bounce all over the place and not cut straight. Grinder is the same, you will likely need to do both sides of the post so the circ saw is quicker.
You step the 6 foot sections. Keep the earth when you dig the posts and fill in the bottom end under the board so the grass can re-grow. if it is a drastic drop in elevation within each 6 foot section you can either shorten up the sections to 4 feet or custom create the bottom board with another board and fasten together with glue and screws and then cut the bottom to follow the grade.
Hello Pat Sajack! Huge fan! Wonderful fence!
Hey, thanks!
TY ‘ THE VIDEO IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR !! yes!!!
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Is it okay if I am using the system for a fence spaced out 7 feet instead of 6 feet? Is it okay to use Ipe wood that is 21mm thick instead of 5/4 in?
The cap rails are included with the posts and channels ? Thank you
@slipfence are there any known issues for using 12 ft decking board in lieu of 6ft decking boards?
As long as the boards are the 1" thick type, can you use spacers in between? We get a lot of wind and allowing some through would be beneficial I think, even if it was just 1/2" between each board. .I'm guessing you would need to leave the spacers in for the three week period?.. Also can you even use boards with a different width to add a different visual effect?
Sure, you can also rip some of the boards by 1/2" after the drying period has ended so the boards will still meet the screw holes but provide some wind relief.
I’m also interested in leaving a set amount of spacing between the boards. Do you sell spacers?
Where is the best place to buy the 5/4 deck boards? I was thinking 12 foot boards to cut in half, but 6 footers will do. I'm in Southern California. I see 4 footers everywhere.
There are 7 states that don't seem to stock the 5/4 board as much and California is one of them. If you have trouble finding the 5/4 board, Slipfence also has a commercial grade channel that houses a 2 x 6 board which is a bit too chunky for most residential applications. OR...Composite boards also work as long as they are 1" thick x 5.5" wide.
How much wind will a 6' high horizontal fence withstand (36" buried post in non-sandy stable dirt)?
@@user-vd4bk1ll9m , Great, Thanks.
Question: Is this system rated to be used with composite deck boards?
Yes, as long as the deck boards are 1" thick they will fit perfectly into the channels. The horizontal system was engineered to hold much heavier boards than wood because composite is becoming very popular. The channels are fastened to the posts with five #12 stainless screws so plenty strong to hold heavier composite boards.
How world i install this on top of a cinder block wall
Excellent video. However, if setting this fence on concrete, as in your video, what did you use to secure the uprights to the concrete that will be strong enough to withstand wind and wear?
Hi, Slipfence has a 6 foot high plated post with pre-drilled holes for anchors. This is a surface mount post and we also supply the anchors to either anchor to concrete or wood. SF2-PP376. is the product code.
I would love to do this for my front and backyard
You wont be disappointed and should never need to set posts again. When the wood starts to wether and grey, simply slip out the old wood and slip in new wood but the framework stays
I want to separate a room with this kind of fence. When I searched online I could not find the kind that you are showing which can stand by thier own without digging into the earth. Please let me know where I can get this type of fence?
Slipfence.com has a 76" tall post with a 6" x 6" plate welded to the bottom and 4 holes drilled into it for a surface mount post application.
I would like to use Trex because I hate staining. I understand that the system is rated to support the weight of Trex, but can a Trex board be spaced out 6 feet without compromising the integrity of the board?
Yes you can use Composite material in the Horizontal Slipfence system providing that the boards are exactly 1" x 5.5". The posts and rail system are plenty strong to hold the added weight of Composite boards.
That's a question for the manufactures of Trex decking. Composite decking expands considerably when exposed to direct sunlight. I'd be more than concerned with it warping due to being unsecured along a six-foot run.
Hi is there a video with the aluminum fence horizontal, love this style
Do you mean using aluminum boards?
@@slipfence aluminum post and frame and instead of the wood in the middle, aluminum fences panels.
I’m having trouble with the dig out. I bought the larger poles that are 9’4’’ for a 7 foot fence. Your asking me to dig out 3-4 feet for a sturdy fence but I need 88” to build a 7 foot fence. The math is way off. I ordered the longer post. Did they give me the wrong ones? And I live in central Texas.
Who sells the post?
hi Randy, a 9' post is not long enough for a 7' high fence. You need a 10' or 12' post for a 7' high fence. 12' is recommended.
can these be cut to 4 ft tall and do they have to be always 6ft apart or can it vary ( less) ?
Yes and Yes
Can i do a 4ft high by cutting the 8 ft sections in half...?
hi Joe, yes you can cut the posts and the channels for your 4 ft high sections. Slipfence will be producing a 4 ft. high Horizontal channel kit in Late May if you can wait.
Thank You
Great video, helped for sure. Question, if I used composted (trex) do they still need to sit for 3 weeks before drilling in?
I have the same question. So if you find out before I let me know. Thanks
Joshua Crandall Jr I emailed them and they said not necessary to wait with composite.
@@RobPandolfo awesome. Thanks bud. Gonna be a little more expensive but well worth it. Time to do some math
No need to leave for three weeks using composite. The reason for that waiting period is for the wood to shrink, but not necessary with composite.
IN HOUSTON TX ??
que precio puede tener para construir una valla de unos 2 metros de alturas por 20 metros de largo??, gracias
Los materiales costarán $2800 USD por 20 metros, mas ó menos
Can I use this system for a short 3 foot fence? If not please explain. Where can I purchase this product?
John, yes you can cut the posts and the channels for your 3 ft high sections. Slipfence will be producing a 4 ft. high Horizontal channel kit in late May if you can wait.
Thank You
With wooden posts, one can just screw in supports to make sure it stays in place while the concrete dries. So how do you secure these? Drilling holes into the posts would ruin them.
Use the metal posts, I think that's the point.
@@elizabethandclinthester2357 You are missing what he is asking so please stop being a rude idiot.
Great question. I would probably rig something up. Maybe screw two boards together against the post just not into the post.
Can secure with clamp, no need holes.
Hi, we set these posts all the time and quite honestly of you are using post setting concrete then you can really just hold the post level on both axis for about 5 minutes each and because concrete starts to harden from the bottom up they should stay in place after a few minutes, but keep going back to check levels and height to make sure they are still at least 76" to top from ground and level both ways hope this helps.
Can I stain and seal the boards before the three weeks or does it have to be after?
Hi Adrian, this would depend on what wood you are using, how wet it is and if it is ready for stain. The stain manufacturer's customer service would likely be a better resource to answer this question. Almost all boards do require a drying out period from the date of delivery from the mill, and they will shrink width-wise once settled in the Slipfence rails.
Thank you. Im having difficulty finding 1 inch boards at home depot. Most of the boards at 3/4. Any where I might find 1in boards?
Why are these so hard to find? I am building a 6ft high 8 ft apart.
The Slipfence is available at Home Depot in Canada and USA and Lowes in the USA. Both on their websites, should be easy to find.
What's the best way to cut them to length after setting them, portable band saw, reciprocating saw, circular saw, angle grinder, ? ?
a cordless circular saw with a new non-ferrous aluminum blade is how we do it, although you have to cut one side of the post and then go to the other side of the fence and cut the other half of the post as the blade wont make it all the way through. Reciprocating saw tends to bounce all over the place and not cut straight. Grinder is the same, you will likely need to do both sides of the post so the circ saw is quicker.
@@TahoeProductsGroupIncThanks. I'll give that a try.
What happens when the ground is not level?
You step the 6 foot sections. Keep the earth when you dig the posts and fill in the bottom end under the board so the grass can re-grow. if it is a drastic drop in elevation within each 6 foot section you can either shorten up the sections to 4 feet or custom create the bottom board with another board and fasten together with glue and screws and then cut the bottom to follow the grade.
How do you turn a 70 degree angle?
Slipfence has Angle wedges available that are 22.5 degrees for angles that are not perfectly 90 degree.
Use a round post.
way too expensive. ill stick with postmaster post and save 70-80%. these must be a luxury item cause my quote blew my mind
You marked the top of the level when you should have marked the bottom, your not level!
I was wondering if anyone else noticed that
Too expensive !!!
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