I love that we are still able to enjoy the view, as we can see directly through the fence.Īnd soon the Wisteria will be draping over the trellis.Ī few weeks back I wrote a post about slugs in my garden. Not only has it prevented the deer from munching my veggies, but it has created a beautiful spot to enjoy my garden. We will soon plant wisteria and train it over the arbor. Shop This ProjectĬompleted Deer Fence A trellis was added to the top of the deer fence. Attach 2×2 boards along the mounted 2×6 boards. Attach 2×2 boards along the mounted 2×6 boards.īy pre-drilling the holes, it make it quick and easy to install the trellis. To prevent the wood from splitting, we pre-drilled holes in each 2×2 board where it would attach to the 2×6 boards.Įach board was drilled with 2 holes. ![]() We then determined their placement on top of the 2- 2×6 boards. Ours our 24″ long.įor the top of the trellis we cut 2×2 boards to 24″. Cut the 2×2 boards to the desired length. They were then secured to the 4×4 posts with deck screws. We then used this board as a template for the remaining boards. Trace the arc pattern on the the remaining 2×6 boards. Cut the arc in the 2×6 board with a jig saw. So, we used a plate to create an arc and traced that onto the lumber. We used a plate to create a pattern for an arc on the ends of the 2×6 boardsĪlso, I wanted a decorative cut at the end of the 2×6 boards. To create the trellis we install 2×6 boards on each side of the 4×4 posts. In addition, I have been wanting a place to grow wisteria and this will provide the perfect trellis for it. Not only would this create that 8 foot barrier for the deer, but it also adds beauty to the fence. To complete our 8 foot height requirement for our deer fence we decided to install a trellis. The Trellis A large gate on each side of the vegetable garden provide easy access. We did not stain our wood, but if using other lumber you may want to stain the wood before installation of the hog wire panels. Of course redwood or cedar can also be used. We used pressure treated lumber for this deer fence, hoping that it will last for years to come. Enclose the hog wire by attaching a board on both sides with screws. Secure in place to the header and footer 2×4 boards with deck screws. Once the hog wire panel is in position, place the remaining 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ boards against the hog wire panel, sandwiching the wire panel between the 2 boards. Place hog wire panel into position against the 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ boards. Secure one of the ripped 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ boards to the footer rail and one to the top rail board, aligned with the outer edge of the 2×4.Ĭut 2 more 1 1/2″x1 1/2″ boards to fit between the footer and top rail for each side post, aligning with outer edge. To enclose each hog panel section, we ripped 2×4 boards into 2 – 1 1/2″x 1 1/2″ pieces. If you don’t have access to a jig, you could also toenail them in or use brackets. I asked for the jig for Christmas and for our first project we made a farmhouse style bench. The Kreg pocket hole jig has become one of our favorite tools. We installed our rails using our Kreg jig to create pocket holes for each screw. This is the height of the hog panel we used. The top rail board was installed 60″ above the footer board. We installed our footer boards level and about 9″ from the ground. ![]() Measure the distance between each post and cut the 2×4 boards to length. Once all of the posts are installed and the concrete has cured, install the footer and top rail boards. Install Footer and Top Rail A 2×4 rail was placed at the lower edge of the 4×4 post and then another post was placed 5 feet about the lower board. Pro tip: To keep the posts in a straight line, run a string from end to end for each side of the deer fence.Īlign each post with the string. Then secure each post in place with concrete. Using a post hole digger, we dug 2 feet deep holes for each post. Install Posts 4×4 pressure treated posts were secured in place with cement. It was considerable cheaper than the big box home improvement stores. However, we purchased the hog wire panel was purchased from Tractor Supply Co. Most of these materials we picked up at our local Home Depot. We determined we would like 2 gates for our deer fence, one to enter from the backyard and one from the front yard.Įach section of fence will require 6 – 2×4 boards one for the footer, one for the top rail and the other 4 will be ripped down to enclose the 4 sides of the hog panels. Plan post layout and determine how many posts you will need. The first step is to plan how many linear feet of deer fencing you will need.
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