Three Beautiful Fence Styles UBuild

Our last example requires another skill.bricklaying. If you everwanted to learn the art of bricklaying, these simple short fence postsare ideal to practice on. We will not cover "how to lay brick" inthis section, but a good way to get started is to get a book from yourlocal library on the subject. I'll provide two tips that do not seemto be in most books. 1. Mix your mortar wetter than you think. 2. Don'tover work the brick after it is laid and tapped into position. Once it'sstraight, plumb and in line, move on to the next. For each brick postyou will need a footer that is 4" wider than your post, and atleast 6" thick. Be certain to go below the frost line for your areato prevent frozen ground from heaving the posts.For the fencing material I would recommend plastic, or plastic coatedwood sections available at Lowe's Home Centers. They come in a varietyof styles, and never need maintenance. The mounting hardware will beavailable from the fence manufacturer. Your spacing between brick postswill be either 6 feet or 8 feet depending on the fence sections you use.