Free Fence and Gate Plans

Two And Four Post Entrances And Fences
A vital part of any gate construction is ensuring that it's properly supported by posts that can absorb the stress of constant movement. The posts must be set in concrete footings and be perfectly plumb,...

Post Cap
When the concrete gate posts were first made we didn't give too much thought as to what sort of cap would adorn the tops. Then, while on a Sunday drive, we spotted a post with a suitable cap and took a photo: that's it to the left. The challenge was to make something similar!

Jackleg Fence
Our fence is called a jackleg and costs nothing other than the nails and the fuel for the chainsaw. It is extremely labor-intensive, however, and we found that we could work on it for only five hours a day without getting grouchy and irritable.

Concrete Gate Post
Not only does a concrete gate post look good and have a bit of a stately feel about it, but unlike its lumber counterpart it is not prone to twisting, bending, warping or bowing. In fact it is not going anywhere for a long while. Sure, there's a bit more work involved than with a lumber post but the extra effort is well worth the bother.

Fence
Plans for a fence with 6 feet high and 8 feet long sections.

Scaled-Down Garden Fence
My wife installed a small flower garden in a corner of our yard and I recognized an opportunity for at least partial justification of the jointer and surface planer I had come home with a week or so earlier.

Fence Installation
Design your own fence with your own styles and ideas.

High Vertical Board Fence
Determine the fence line and mark it out with a string line. Continue the string line 600mm (2ft) past each end of the fence line and tie each end to stakes hammered into the ground. Ensure the string line is taut and not touching the ground at any part.

Privact Fence
A maximum privacy fence can also be a barrier for reducing noise. When total privacy is not required, lattice lets you develop interesting fence patterns that allow some view.

Basic Fence
It's fun to build a fence. You're out in the fresh air, the project goes quickly, and it gives you a chance to gab with your neighbors. Our basic design sets the boards inside the posts, so both sides look equally good, which your neighbors will appreciate especially if the fence is near the property line.

PreBuilt Fence Panels
The graceful curve of the top rail and latticework reduce the scale of this solid board fence. Cedar fences of many styles are available in pre-built panels from 3 ft to 6 ft high.

How To Build a Wood Fence
Here are tips and suggestions on how to build wood fences. These tips can save you time, money and effort. Read all suggestions carefully before beginning the job. As a rule, you should set fence posts about 6' to 8' apart. The spacing of the posts depends on the type of fence you build, the terrain, the purpose of the fence, and other such factors.

Traditional Cedar Fence
For a traditional Cedar fence, rough lumber gives a more rustic character, while a smoother finish is more appropriate for a more formal appearance like the fence illustrated here.

Cedar Privacy Screen
Whether you have a small garden in town or an expansive country estate, there's nothing like relaxing in your own backyard. When the weather's fine, it's the ideal place to shed that cooped-up feeling--without leaving home. Sometimes, though, your personal wide-open spaces might be a little too wide-open for that quiet lunch with a good book. What you need to do is define the area without limiting it. And, one great way to do this is with a privacy screen.

Fence Window
Lattice fence windows give depth and detail to fences surrounding swimming pools or dividing yard space.