Me and my sons are going to build a Slipfence around our backyard over the Christmas holidays, 2022. I'm sure we will refer to this video again and again. Thanks so much for your help.
Have a look at the Slipfence Traditional too. With this system you can still build a vertical style fence but can build it completely 100% private by using 2 x 4 rails instead of the Slipfence Vertical Stingers that creat a shadowbox style fence. It still has the all aluminum posts so will stay straight and plumb. And also, once you set the Slipfence posts you can create any number of fence designs with any of the Slipfence systems. Vertical, Horizontal, Composite, Traditional etc.
We want to build a Slipfence on top of a block wall. Are there brackets or other supports that can be screwed into the block wall to hold the posts up?
It is not recommended to use old wood posts with the Slipfence system. The Aluminum posts are the backbone of your new fence and will stay straight true and plumb. Wood posts eventually rot and warp, bow, and crack along the way. Build it once, build it right an it will stand the test of time.
Hi Todd, The fence is not supposed to sit on the ground as that creates moisture and rot in the wood. The fence should sit 1" to 2" off the ground so that the fence can "empty" out the bottom after rainfall.
I'm from Calgary, AB. I purchased 3 - 9ft posts and 2 - 8ft stringer kits at Home Depot. This cost me almost $800! After watching some other DIY fence videos I decided the price for a Slipfence system is ridiculous and a complete rip off. If your a millionaire then a slipfence system is not a bad idea I suppose.
Slipfence was not developed to be cheap. It was created primarily to last and to solve the pain in having to pull and reset warped, rotted, twisted wood posts. It is designed and manufactured in Canada, and unfortunately aluminum is much more expensive than wood. You should have kept your order and built it before commenting negatively.
@@slipfence Yeah well I forgot to mention that the 3 poles & stringer kits does not include the wood! So I've spent $800 before having to spend money on fence pickets. But your right .... the slipfence certainly is not cheap!
Me and my sons are going to build a Slipfence around our backyard over the Christmas holidays, 2022. I'm sure we will refer to this video again and again. Thanks so much for your help.
You can always call us on our toll-free number 1-866-336-2340 during your build for some tips.
How'd it go
Ever thought of making that a Horizontal design? To allow airflow and to give the fence a design depth horizontally.
Hi Jose, we have a horizontal design in both Ppivate and semi-private as well as composite. call us or check our website slipfence.com.
Any way to set up so that people can't see in at certain angles?
Have a look at the Slipfence Traditional too. With this system you can still build a vertical style fence but can build it completely 100% private by using 2 x 4 rails instead of the Slipfence Vertical Stingers that creat a shadowbox style fence. It still has the all aluminum posts so will stay straight and plumb. And also, once you set the Slipfence posts you can create any number of fence designs with any of the Slipfence systems. Vertical, Horizontal, Composite, Traditional etc.
We want to build a Slipfence on top of a block wall. Are there brackets or other supports that can be screwed into the block wall to hold the posts up?
Hi JJ, yes we have a plated post for surface mounting our posts onto a wall with concrete anchors.
Also want to know if you can only install the front boards so you can see thru
hi Cheryl, We have a system for that is called our traditional system. Check it on slipfence.com
Could we install only the front slats or only the back slats if we want to be able to see through the fence? Or are all 24 slats required?
hi Babbit, We have a system for that is called our traditional system. Check it on slipfence.com
If I already have wood posts , Can I use them?
It is not recommended to use old wood posts with the Slipfence system. The Aluminum posts are the backbone of your new fence and will stay straight true and plumb. Wood posts eventually rot and warp, bow, and crack along the way. Build it once, build it right an it will stand the test of time.
What do you do about the gap at bottom? Thanks
Hi Todd, The fence is not supposed to sit on the ground as that creates moisture and rot in the wood. The fence should sit 1" to 2" off the ground so that the fence can "empty" out the bottom after rainfall.
I'm from Calgary, AB. I purchased 3 - 9ft posts and 2 - 8ft stringer kits at Home Depot. This cost me almost $800! After watching some other DIY fence videos I decided the price for a Slipfence system is ridiculous and a complete rip off. If your a millionaire then a slipfence system is not a bad idea I suppose.
Slipfence was not developed to be cheap. It was created primarily to last and to solve the pain in having to pull and reset warped, rotted, twisted wood posts. It is designed and manufactured in Canada, and unfortunately aluminum is much more expensive than wood. You should have kept your order and built it before commenting negatively.
@@slipfence Yeah well I forgot to mention that the 3 poles & stringer kits does not include the wood! So I've spent $800 before having to spend money on fence pickets. But your right .... the slipfence certainly is not cheap!