Installing Wrought Iron Fencing
Installing wrought iron fences requires some effort, tools, and knowledge, and we’ll show you how to do it in this piece. It may be a great weekend DIY project! Continue reading to find out more!
Examining the Building Codes
Building codes may apply in some areas, governing the type, placement, and height of fencing. This is especially true if you live in a homeowners’ association. This forethought could save you a lot of trouble in the future.
Planning and Measuring
The next step is to pick where your new fence will go, how tall it will be, and what design you want it to be. This is a great opportunity to get underground utility lines marked so your post holes don’t end up in the wrong spot.
Obtaining Materials and Equipment
To build a wrought iron fence, you’ll need various materials in addition to the posts, panels, and gates. Fasteners, post hole diggers, shovels, a level, tape measure, stakes, twine, screwdrivers, wheelbarrow, gravel, and fast setting concrete are among the tools needed.
Using Stakes to Create an Outline
Set pegs to help you check your new fence’s dimensions and angles are correct. Place the stakes at the corners and where the path changes. Wrap and tightly stretch your string around each of these stakes to illustrate where the fence will go.
Post Hole Digging
Post holes should be dug at corners, on both sides of fence panels, and at the ends of fence panels. The majority of post holes should be 2 feet deep and 6 inches wide. Fill the bottom of the post holes with about 2 inches of gravel before adding your quick set concrete. Mix your concrete in your wheelbarrow once you’ve dug all of your post holes. Make sure your concrete isn’t too damp because it’ll help keep your posts straight in the holes.
Fence Post Installation
Place the post in the post hole first. After that, fill the hole with concrete. When the concrete is about 4 inches from the top of the hole, stop pouring. After that, a worker uses a level to confirm that all of the posts are straight and in accordance with the rest of the fencing. The top 4 inches of the hole are filled loosely with earth once the posts are straight and the concrete is holding them up. After the concrete has cured for about a week, you may begin attaching your wrought iron panels.
Putting Up Panels
Wrought iron fencing is made up of panels that fit into the posts you’ve already put. Screws or bolts are used to secure the panels to the posts. Attach the top bracket first, then the lower bracket, after aligning the panel brackets with the posts. Carry out the same procedure for all of the fence panels.
Hanging Gates
Hanging your wrought iron gate is the final step in installing your wrought iron fence. The majority of the time, this will be a pedestrian-only gate. If it’s a driveway gate, you’ll almost certainly need the assistance of expert installers to get it put properly. This is particularly true if you’re installing a motorized automated gate.