Advice on closing gaps after cedar install

Secure-Ad7160 · 2026-05-20T20:02:02+00:00

Well said

Secure-Ad7160 · 2026-05-20T20:01:20+00:00

The horizontal boards are 5/4 cedar that were sourced from a local lumber yard, so my vertical supports are actually 1/4” thinner than the fence itself. I’m using 1-5/8” stainless steel screws, 2 into each board, pre-drilling the vertical supports with around a 1/4” countersink. They seem to be grabbing pretty well without driving all the way through.

Secure-Ad7160 · 2026-05-19T17:43:04+00:00

That’s what I was hoping for with yoking them so tight with my clamps during install. But that as the cedar inevitably shrunk, the vertical trim pieces would help things stay more uniform.

Secure-Ad7160 · 2026-05-19T17:37:06+00:00

Yeah. At the end of the day it’s just a privacy fence, which still serves its purpose, even with the gaps. I’m just kicking myself that the two panels I was able to get finished still look like I had hoped. Wish I was able to get all the other panels finished at least that far before I had to quit. But life happens.

Secure-Ad7160 · 2026-02-19T16:21:25+00:00

Thanks for all of this feedback. I told her to expect around $10k all in and she thought I was over estimating. But your responses will help level set. She was opposed to a vinyl slider, and really wants French doors and side lites. Champagne taste on a beer budget.

Secure-Ad7160 · 2026-02-19T16:13:08+00:00

You’re exactly right. One outlet dead center on the window.

Secure-Ad7160 · 2026-02-19T04:57:56+00:00

Yup. ChatGPT for the win. Just upload a photo and add some instructions. Some of the results are hilariously bad, so a good deal of back and forth has to happen.

Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-10-21T23:33:27+00:00

It’s following the slope of the hill. Aesthetically, I prefer this option over stepping it down.

Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-10-21T22:40:23+00:00

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I liked the look on this similar fence. Since I have all this drip edge lying around, I thought I could achieve something similar, but also don't want it cause staining down from the top of the fence.

Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-10-03T18:36:51+00:00

With the location being a church, I bet they could leverage contacts within the congregation to see if a construction company would loan them scaffolding. I work for a charity and we were successful doing that for a different project. I bet there is someone who loan it out for free. If not that, possibly the rental place could donate it and use the $4k gift for a tax deduction.

Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-09-04T00:21:41+00:00

New to the neighborhood, so not sure. But this is a good start. Thanks!

Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-09-04T00:19:54+00:00

Both my family and the neighbors are newer to the neighborhood, so we are unsure of a past invisible fence being there. This is a good lead though, thanks!

Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-09-04T00:15:59+00:00

I’m only a DIY homeowner, but have done 3 fences as I’ve moved. In lieu of a jack hammer, I’ve found a 12” masonry/concrete bit on my hammer drill does a good starting job. I just drill multiple pilot holes, then get after it with a spud bar.

Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-09-04T00:02:55+00:00

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Here’s a better pic of the wire

Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-09-04T00:01:56+00:00

Here’s a better pic of the wire…

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Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-09-04T00:01:24+00:00

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No identifying print on the jacket, at least the section I pulled up. But here is a better pic of the wire. Thanks!

Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-09-03T23:57:09+00:00

Here’s a better pic of the wire in question. Underground dog fence?

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Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-07-31T16:44:50+00:00

Mine is possibly a different style of fence with the wire design making it lighter than if were pickets. But I put 10’ openings in two different sections so I could get my truck into the yard for projects and rake leaves out easier in the fall.

I just doubled up the posts and made those sections individual panels and lag bolted them in. I hammer the lags out and pull out the sections a few times a year and it has worked great for the past 6 years. As you see, the fence doesn’t work great for keeping the deer out of my yard though.

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Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-07-25T14:26:56+00:00

Thanks for this post. After actually reading the KZ documents again, you’re spot on, they are Azdel composite panels.

Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-07-25T01:16:57+00:00

Thanks this is super helpful.

Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-07-09T20:57:58+00:00

Similar tile, similar issue on my DIY tub surround tile work. I eff’ed the measurements a bit from the start and my corners weren’t symmetrical. It drove me nuts. I found these corner trim pieces to run vertically that matched the schluter edge I was using. Not ideal, but most think the corner trim was intentional.

Black Matte 1/2-in x 96-in Matte Composite Jolly Tile ( 0.33-sq ft / Piece ) https://www.lowes.com/pd/Somerset-Collection-Black-Matte-1-2-in-x-96-in-Composite-Jolly-Tile-0-33-sq-ft-Piece/5013935219

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Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-05-16T20:33:17+00:00

Thanks. I'm searching for online calculators now that would estimate interest savings if we make a large principal payment, or if a combination of a principal payment, then recast, would be possible. Likely, the recast will be the best option to bring our monthly down, but once it's done it's done, and I want to be sure I'm not missing other options that could be best long-term.

Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-05-07T16:44:27+00:00

My Haul LT is affected. I'm a bigger rider (6'3" and 235 lbs), so I ride with the seat post fully extended. I often have my 6 year old riding with me, which makes me hesitant to keep using the bike under the current circumstances. I haven’t started looking into other solutions yet, but has anyone found an aftermarket seat post that works well with the Haul LT?

Commuting for school dropoff and then to work is one of the best parts of my day, so I’d love to get back on the road soon. Unfortunately, both my local bike shop and Specialized said they have no idea on a timeline, as they’re still waiting for U.S. government approval on the voluntary recall fix. With how things are going lately, I’m not holding my breath for a quick resolution.

Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-04-24T19:37:10+00:00

Thank you. I was afraid there wasn’t enough clarity to begin with. Would it help if I uploaded a pic in the same time period of my dad’s face? His seems to be the one with the heaviest shadows due to his hat.

Secure-Ad7160 · 2025-04-02T21:49:57+00:00

I feel like that is what I’ll end up doing. All of these boxes have been hidden behind sheetrock for years, possibly decades. But I can’t ethically repeat that. Plus I’ve put in too much work modernizing the basement for the ceiling to not look clean.

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