Can you add trellis to your fence to give yourself extra privacy? That depends. There is no legal difference between trellis and fencing. So – in theory – the height of your trellis must be no more than 2 metres.

To raise your fence posts, you will need to place some of the excavated soil back into the hole and ram this into the hole tightly using either the post itself or a rammer. Hardcore such as broken bricks or slabs can also be used under posts to raise them up slightly.

Post Extenders

1. Place one 2- to 3-foot-tall wood post vertically on top of one of your fence’s existing wood posts, extending the post’s height by 2 to 3 feet.
2. Extend the height of all other existing wood posts in your fence by attaching one 2- to 3-foot-tall wood post to each of them.

The laws actually state that a fence can be as high as 100 meters. However, this is only allowed if proper planning permits have been obtained. This means that any fence under 2 meters in height does not require a permit. This simple law has a few complications to it.

Adding Extra Boards The easiest way to add a few feet to your fence is to simply buy a few fence boards, then cut them down and add them to the back of the existing fence. To do this, start by measuring the height from the top of the slats to the fence rail because that’s where your new boards will sit.

Place the 4-by-4 you just drilled on top of, or next to, your other post. Align them as they will be when they are installed. Place a long nail or drill bit through the small hole in the drilled post, and tap it with something hard, like a hammer. This will leave a mark telling you where to drill on the second post.

The easiest way to add a few feet to your fence is to simply buy a few fence boards, then cut them down and add them to the back of the existing fence. To do this, start by measuring the height from the top of the slats to the fence rail because that’s where your new boards will sit.

How to Build a Split Rail Fence Determine the post spacing by dry-assembling a fence section and measuring the distance between the post centers. Be sure the posts are square to the rails before measuring. Set up a string line using mason’s string and stakes to establish the fence’s path, including any corners and return sections.

The length of space between post holes varies depending on the exact measurements of the building site and the length of rails chosen. Most rail fence posts are spaced 10 feet (3.0 meters) apart.

Split rail fencing is a low-profile fence that consists of three to four rows of horizontal fence posts. These posts are supported by vertical beams every few feet. Split rail fences are typically made from wood or vinyl.

split rail. noun. a wooden rail split lengthwise from a log and commonly used in rustic rail and post fencing.