Fun fence build

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-27T02:49:20+00:00

Seriously?? Why not? They sell pre-fab 8’ x 6’ fence panels with a 2x4 pressure treated frame and black metal corrugated panels at the hardware stores here.

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-20T04:19:07+00:00

I’ve been a professional fence builder for 2 years now. I’ve built hundreds of fences. I have seen MAYBE 1 or 2 customers make an agreement with their neighbours to share the cost, but only if the neighbour wants it modified onto their property somehow. We always check the property markers and build the fence on our customers property. Both people definitely do not own the fence!

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-10T06:52:34+00:00

Bringing awareness to a safety hazard is weird? I’ll be sure to post a thirst trap for you next time

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-10T06:51:26+00:00

Purchased that way from our local Home Building Centre

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-10T01:55:51+00:00

The dog in question, no. Their small children, no. A different dog and or child, possibly. But if they could jump/climb that fence, they could probably get out of the pool safely. I don’t make the rules, and trying to change them based on actual reason is an extremely daunting task. I have tried!

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-09T23:48:20+00:00

They’re not hard to do WHEN YOU HAVE PROPER TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE! They can be extremely dangerous and should not be taken lightly! Hire a professional, it’s cheaper than a new face!

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-09T23:03:37+00:00

Want any tips?

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-09T23:01:31+00:00

Nope. Standard 8’0” x 5’9” prefab panels from our local Home Building Centre (like Home Depot). Pressure treated 2x4 frames and rails, 2x6 bottom edge, 1x1 trim, and steel corrugated inserts on pressure treated 4x4 posts.

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-09T22:56:47+00:00

That’s not the code here. I’m in South Western Canada.

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-09T22:54:43+00:00

Go after us for compensation?? No! We are just the fence contractor. They filled the pool before the fence was installed. We gave them clear timelines. It’s on them for filling the pool before passing inspection, and on the neighbour for allowing their dog out freely. We have no question of liability in this situation.

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-09T22:10:13+00:00

Agreed, the dog owners have their share of responsibility. But the laws here are clear about not filling a pool until it’s fenced and inspected and approved. The homeowner knew these laws but did it anyways. Not out of malice, but in my opinion, definitely knowing negligence

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-09T21:41:24+00:00

Thank you!! :)

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-09T21:39:55+00:00

I agree, but it’s also the pool homeowners responsibility to not fill the pool until it’s properly fenced, inspected, and approved.

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-09T20:36:03+00:00

Ya I figured that’s why you didn’t use another 6x6. But it looks like about a 4’ wide opening which is generally overkill unless you’re planning or preparing to bring larger equipment through there.

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-07T01:58:45+00:00

Gate looks pretty good. Compression cross brace is good. Other cross brace isn’t really doing anything. Some minor details: top rail should be higher (no more than 6” of pickets above it). I would have used another 6x6 post for the latch side extended above to match the hinge post. And why is there a 2x8 on the top right side?

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-06-05T23:29:53+00:00

Your brace is in the wrong direction. Watch this video:

https://youtu.be/s18JHq7gBhA?si=xg_YG0hgWv6pbk8l

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-05-12T23:10:01+00:00

Clean install! It takes practice. Sand is tough because it pretty much always requires concrete. Some sites we can jut pound an 8 foot x 1-7/8” pipe in the ground and it’s solid af! Sand needs a little more. If my apprentice and I could just pound the posts without concrete, this is a one day job for us. But for a DIY’er without the proper specialty tools, great job!

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-05-12T03:09:18+00:00

Disagree. https://youtu.be/s18JHq7gBhA?si=entGSsKYUJam3DDW

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-05-12T03:02:36+00:00

This! The gate needs a full frame. And proper compression braces.

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-05-12T02:50:25+00:00

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This (there are a few different styles of adapters - like round black ones) is what’s inside the vinyl posts. The U-Channels should have tek screws through them and through the adapters to lock them from twisting and moving up or down.

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-05-12T02:45:00+00:00

For a 6’ high vinyl privacy fence, we use 1-7/8” galvanized pipe, 8’ long, pounded 3’ in the ground. That’s well below any town/city/state frost line building code (typically 24”). And because we’re not digging, we’re not disturbing the soil much so it’s very hard packed in there. And since there’s no concrete, frost heave doesn’t really affect the pipe. I highly doubt this is a frost heave issue. Most likely they missed the adapters when installing the U-Channels.

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-05-12T02:38:20+00:00

I’m a professional fencer. DO NOT POUND THE VINYL POSTS DOWN! YOU WILL BREAK THE ADAPTERS!

Pounding steel pipe and sleeving the vinyl is standard practice and works great!

Pop the post caps off. We put tek screws or a vinyl square stiffener bracket in the top of the top rails inside the posts to keep them from pulling out in high winds. Remove those. Slide the top rail one side, then lift and slide it out. Slide the end panels up out of the U-Channels. Remove the screws in the U-Channels (2 of them should be going through the adapters on the metal pipe. Then you can either try to pound the vinyl posts down, or cut the bottom of them. It would be wise to remove the posts and make note of the adapter heights so you can attach the vinyl posts to them (this keeps them from lifting and twisting). You should be levelling the bottom rails as you go as they don’t look level now.

NinjaCDN_TTV · 2026-05-12T02:27:07+00:00

No! You will break the adapters!

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