How to replace chain fence with privacy fence EASY! Home Mender.
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- The Home Mender, Dustin Luby, shows us how to use and existing chain link fence and install a 6' wood privacy fence right over top! Easy! Click the links below to see inside "Dustin's Toolbox." You can do it!
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I did this 4 years ago today to my fence. It’s still standing strong. Had a lot of strong wind storms. Not an issue at all. Thank you!!!! To all of the negativity that people are giving you, they haven’t tried it. They’re all talk & no try.
I was seriously questioning in the cut out, but when you put the insert back in I was like holy crap that seems to work. Thanks for more ideas
Stay with me phantom. LOL thanks for commenting my friend
Man, that was good. I have been online searching for ways to install a privacy fence over the chain-like fence to avoid any issues with the neighbors. This was good..
Thank you so much Randy. I appreciate the comment friend
I want to thank you. It worked like a charm! I have metal posts 10 feet across, in very windy Oklahoma.
I modified it a little, I used heavy duty galvanized hanger straps around the posts. Was able to drill in screws to make it very tight from the back end using the straps.
Some of my old metal posts were pretty slanted, so I merely measured and cut treated wood to fill the space, so the new wooden posts would be straight and tight up against the metal and newly cut treated wood.
I did exactly what you suggested, while modifying a few things because of how crazy windy it can be in Oklahoma, and the slanted posts. And I got to say, even up to 75 mph winds, the fence was SOLID. It didn’t even budge.
Very well pleased with it. Genius idea, and saved me a lot of labor.
Thanks again!
This is awesome love making it work for you. Thank you for sharing.
I kept reading on google that it couldn’t be done. I am so glad I found this video
awesome dylan!...hearting this comment..thank you friend!
this saved my life and marriage
lol
Mine too lol
thanks for sharing!
🤣🤣 I hope she’s still happy !
😆😆😆
That actually was very impressive. Thank You.
Thank you ER! I appreciate the comment
Hi,
I can't thank you enough for the video, I have been searching the web for weeks looking for a solution like this. You have the best idea and your video is so easy to follow, love how everything is so simply explained and thorough.
Thanks again, absolutely subscribed (with notifications!) :) Susan
Susan....YOU ....ARE.....AWESOME!! People like you are the reason we make these videos. Thanks for the encouraging comments. You can do it! and thanks for watching!
Thx Dustin :)
Susan Ciaburri LaMarca guess you haven't seen the U-clamps to attach the wood or the videos showing that you need to seal cuts of pressure treated wood
hi lisa..actually treated wood does not need to be sealed because..uh...its treated! i hope you learned something!
And he doesn't spend 15 minutes telling us what the video is about
Every time I watch your videos, I learn something great... Thank you so much!
Thank you Bonnie. Appreciate the comment!!
Halfway done. Working great.
so cool man..thanks for sharing!
This is bad ass and made me feel very comfortable with doing this on my existing chain link so I don't have to see my neighbors when i'm outside lol. Thanks homie!
you got this my brotha! so glad it helped you! thanks for commenting!
My neighbor (older man) is ALWAYS outside without his shirt on and when we are entertaining or just trying to enjoy our fire pit, would be nice to not have to see that. I bet he would enjoy his privacy as well.
Freaking awesome! Thanks sooooo much! Built this fence for my mother in law saved sooo much time and money!!
Awesome BJL! plus, your earned some big points with the mom and daughter! well done! thanks for sharing!
In 3 minutes you explained, demonstrated and finished your instructions, some other you tubers would probably take 25 minutes or maybe even 2 parts. This is awesome, I am glad I found your channel. I was surprised to see nobody make "sleeve" over existing chainlink fences. I thought I could find something like a cover or veneer type to just go over the chainlink fence. Also it would be great if you mention what type of wood you used, I assume it's treated decking wood?
Hey hey heading for tomorrow. All wood being used outside should be treated… I cut my fence posts out of a 4 x 4, with the 2 x 4 fence, panel, stringers, and dogeared fence pickets.
Terrific how to for adding wood fence
Thanks for watching
That is so smart and totally beats having to dig out the chain link fence, which I wouldn’t even know how to begin to do. Much rather spend time cutting wood that digging out a fence. Thank you!
Hey Kelsie. you are absolutely right. It seem like such a better idea than digging up a fence in the forest. Thanks so much for watching :-)
The post idea was genius! Great job! So glad I found this video! Perfect timing too! Thank you! 👍
thank you cheryl! appreciate the comment!
whoa! this is bloody brilliant!! looks great!
thanks for commenting!
This is wildly smart! Wow!
Thank you Renee. Appreciating the comment.
Amazing! This is a game changer. Half of my back yard has a 6 ft chain link and the other half is 4 foot. Drives me nuts and have hid it over the years with shrubs and trees but the fences and posts are sound and I hate the idea (and cost) of taking them out. I've always wanted to do this but wasn't sure how to connect the posts until I saw your clever way. Thanks!
thats awesome chris! so glad it helped you...it really changes the yard and man...pulling all those out would be nightmare..thanks for sharing this!
Wait…what?! You’re a genius!
Thank you so much Annette. I appreciate you friend
That looks like a great idea my neighbor pit always breaking loose running us back in the house and she’s never home she always telling us we could hook on to her fence but we will see
It’s still going seven years later!
I am kinda new to "Home DIY Projects" and nott very handy at it.. but I truly think I can do this.. Thanks for the video, I will be trying this, this summer.. 😁
That’s the whole point andre! You got this friend.
Broe! Excellent Video Dustin, Thank You!.
Thank you Joseph I appreciate the comment my friend
I like this a lot. Thanks for taking the time! How would this construction hold up in windy west Texas? 30 mph wind against the "pretty" side?
Hey burn out. Great question. I know you guys don’t have any trees LOL to knock down the wind. You saw the placement of mine, it was in a forest but held up nice to nor’easter’s and Virginia’s crazy weather. I hope this helps
notching the posts like that to avoid digging post holes is very clever
+dave foster hi dave!. This one worked out pretty awesome and yes, digging around trees= bad. lol thanks for watching!
You kicked ass on this project !
Thank you Jose. I appreciate the comment
DUUUUUUUUDE!!!! GENIUS
Thank you Jose
Omg!! Convincing my husband to try doing this ourselves. We bought a house 5 months ago with a Forrest behind us, neighbors to the right it completely blocked by trees and fence they put up and realtor told us there were no neighbors to the left since house has been abandoned for 4 years. Our luck lol they are renting it out next month! 😩 The little wire fence separating properties is like that one you had or shorter. Thanx for video, this gives me hope!
thank you april! i am looking forward to hearing what happens here..this was a great way to add privacy to this house. You got this!
Amazing! Thank you!
Thank you Jeep Jen!
Rather than cutting that big notch you could also laminate 3 boards together, 2 at the desired height for either side, and a board in the middle to fill in the gap above the fence. Three 2x4s should fit well most times.
Awesome suggestion Kevin. Thanks for commenting
This is brilliant
Brilliant! Just brilliant!
thank you barefoot! appreciate the comment!
I subscribed because you're a genius. Epic work around.
thank you marvi mark!
I watched your video about replacing a chain link fence with a privacy fence. It looked like a lot of labor for each post, but you had the cutting tools on hand to help you achieve what you set out to do. I am curious about your method, but I wonder if it is possible to have the chain link fence not showing on your side so that you can enjoy the nice wood fencing on your side of the fence?
Absolutely Alfonso, you can build it the other direction
Just what I need!
Awesome Teresa! Thanks for commenting
🎉you are amazing!!!🎉🎉🎉😊
Thank you, Amber you are awesome and I appreciate the comment!
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing
thank you tij!
thanks so much for this video. If you can please let us know how the fence is holding up.
awesome mr felix! thanks so much for commenting!
This is genius!
Thank you Carolina. Check out seven years later
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This is AMAZING!!!!! Now we just need some sawhorses and room to try it!
thanks Rebecca! you can do it! and thanks for watching!
Excellent Idea
thank you naomi!
Awesome!
Thank you Missy!
Awesome! What would be your solution if the chain link fence was not on even ground and instead runs up a steepish hill? That’s my current situation 😩
Make sure you posts are plumb then cut the boards in an angle if needed. You can book an appointment with me at the homemender @Gmail no spaces
DUSTIN ...MARK FROM PHILLY AGAIN...I just got a dog and needed to put up fence over 3ft chain fence...super easy and looks awesome. . thanks again. ...👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Mark from philly! you sir...are awesome! thanks so much for sharing this, im glad you hooked it up..and i havent forgotten about that cheese steak! thanks for commenting my friend!
I'm doing this next week thanks for sharing I got 4ft fences same with trees
awesome elite! glad the video helped! those trees don't stand a chance
This is brilliant and may just be the perfect solution for my backyard. Our house came with a 4' chain link fence in back, but it's on a rocky slope and set into stone (natural limestone and constructed stone retaining wall), surrounded by trees. I sure didn't want to dig new post holes! Could this same concept be done with horizontal, rather than vertical, pickets?
Hey Jessica! Totally feel you. This one wasn’t as bad as yours sounds but it was hardcore. Great solution. Yes, you can run the pickets horizontally but you may want to throw in an extra vertical between posts for stability. You got this!
Hi! Thanks for the amazing video, I want to try it, but my metal posts are slightly slanted, not too bad. Can I still make the wooden posts level, even though my metal posts are slightly off? Thanks so much!
Hi scoot. Yes these were slightly off as well It would be certainly worth the try.
@@homemend Awesome! Thanks so much for the help! I’ll be starting this project in the next couple of days. Super excited for it!
I forgot to mention, each of my metal posts are 10 feet apart, and I live in Oklahoma SUPER windy, I’m about to purchase all of the materials. Should I be concerned about the distance? Each post is over 40 inches tall. Thoughts?
Nice
Thank you Luz!
I made my wife dig holes and she came upon this video and saved her life.
what a lucky lady..thanks for sharing!
Can you weld the sleeves onto the poles so they never shift?
Hey hey paprika… I am not familiar with welding. But if I did it again, I would probably use band clamps.
You are a Super Star!
thank you so much bo belly! i appreciate the comment!
great solution 👍
thank you sir! appreciate the comment!
If you have a table saw or radial arm saw those could also be used to notch the post. Also if you didn't want to see the old chain link could you have remove the chain link and the add then drilled and screwed in the pipe structure and put the wood posts over the metal posts.
hey ryan! great suggestions!..in this case I'm not too sure who owned the fence.lol thanks for sharing!
Oooh! Great idea!!! I love the whole concept, but didn’t want the chain fence showing, (I own the chain link fence) so removing that part would be perfect!!! Thank you!
Pretty awesome job! Unfortunately, I have a 5' chain link and the code is 6'. I was thinking of putting in a flower box with extensions within my property line that way I won't need a dam permit. As they say, more than one way to keep a nosey neighbor's peeping tom eyes out!
absolutely Jane! you got this! thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you! Was looking for a solution for my 5’ chain link to turn into 6’ wood privacy that wouldn’t cost a lot or require digging posts. I think this is it.
My only concern was stability but my metal posts are solid and I’ll be using top rail & keeping the wire mesh which should help. Plus from the comments seem to hold up well. I might put a post every 6 feet. Would that be more stable?
Also wondering if I could attach a 8’ fence panel instead of pickets? I would just place posts were needed.
Hi Dena! My sisters name is Dena!! Too cool.
The reason I did pickets is because I wanted my new post at every post of the existing fence. To tell you the truth I didn’t know if it would work or not when I built it but it worked amazing way cheaper than replacing the fence and it served the purpose. if you wanted to use panels You could either cut the panels to 6 foot long or place an additional post at the 8 foot mark. I hope this helps! You rock.
I Love your solution. I might do this!!!!
Hi Michelle! totally worth it...thanks so much for commenting!
So is the flat side of the fence facing your yard or the neighbors yard?
Hey Rainbowloo. The chain link is on my side
Hero!!
Thank you Charles! you are awesome!
this looks great, I am wondering could one put the cut out post directly over the metal fence post and then attach to the metal post to avoid using the zip ties? thank you for your time
hi Naz! great question! that sounds like a plan. thanks so much for sharing!
I'm guessing maybe he didnt go that route so that he could avoid drilling into the metal pipe. I was wondering that myself. But if you are planning on predrilling, then you'll be predrilling through the metal over and over. You'd need to get the angle right or your screws would go in at all sorts of weird angles. But then again you might save time on trimming the filler piece. Hmmm. . .
Great points Justin! thanks for sharing!
Aww man this was perfect for my situation 😁 wish I was handier
come on angela! you can do it! im right there with you!
Great video! How long will those zipties last? Seems like the existing metal fence is the anchor for the fence, is it attached to the metal fence in any other ways? Thanks
Hey David , the zip ties were not for longevity, they were just place holders until the fence was built. Sandwiching the post around the chain-link should secure the fence to the fence after it is built. This one’s been up for seven years and counting. Thanks so much for watching
@@homemend thanks for the reply! Wish you the best
This is a great idea. Thank you
Thank you TS! enjoy your privacy! thanks for commenting.
love love love.....
Thank you Elsa!
Exactly what I need for my new home.
awesome arrhya! thanks for the comment!
thats nice idea but i'm not sure if thats stable. because its will be wobbly from the chain link in the bottom if the wind blows on it. id find a way to attach on the metal post using a 2x8
Hey T dub. This project held up really nice and is still standing six years later. I hope this helps
How do you create posts for corners on the chain fence? Or do you just improvise for that? Doors on the chain fence? Love what you did but before I try to tackle this didn’t know if you had any tips on these. Thanks!
hey dp! great questions...the corner would be done the same way, just run it out to the far outside (or inside if needed) to be able to tie into another side. as far as a gate, i would probably remove it all together and do only wood for that, less weight and easy to work with. If you want to leave the chain link gate, you could just "decorate it" with wood...i hope this helps!
Love it! How would this work with a chain link door - how do we make the door part work with this same idea? (Want the privacy taller with your idea it’s currently low chain fence )😃💜 -- female here with no building skills but may have someone that can help.
Hey suz!! I just voice texted your name and it said Jesus lol! Yeah you would do it the same way using lighter boards of course maybe just the pickets and then sandwich the gate in between Secure them together to hold them in place. You got this!
Dude, your awesome.
thank you andy! Youre pretty awesome yourself.. thanks for commenting!
Hahaha grand idea don't need to do it but nice to know it can be done.
Thank you d!!
Wow thank you very much I'll be doing this soon!
awesome H! You can do it!
Hi, I just attempted this on a small section at the side of my house and it seems like it will work great! One question..how do you deal with the slight bow at the bottom due to the insert being placed back into the post? Thanks!!
thats awesome renegade! i didnt have a bow but it seems you could rip a quarter inch off of the insert? i hope this helps!
Ok cool. My chain link is no longer straight to the fence and is slightly bent...does it add anything to the stability or can I just cut it off, leaving just the posts and top rail? Thanks!
Hey man, great video and clear instructions. I do have a question: my 2ft chainlink fencing doesn't have the steel crossbeams spanning at the top, would that be an issue? Thanks.
hey duke! only 2 ft tall? this one was 3..you would need to adjust your post notch height and no, the cross beams were not involved in the new fence..
Would a fence over fence really make the property value go up
It certainly would improve the view, but I don’t think so. Lol.
Although it looks good over time where you notched out to go over your fence it want last. Pressure treated lumber shrinks two to almost three times more than what it use to due to the way it is treated now. I would be curious to see how it held up say in about two years. Pretty sure at the top of your notch out you will see breaking off or cracking.
hey charles...great question..actually this fence is pretty hard core..showing no signs of wear! hope this ansered your questions...thanks for sharing!
@@homemend You are a genius!
Thank you for this idea.
You made a privacy fence from a chain link fence.
You extended the height in a stable manner.
You provided peace of mind...in fence not cracking.
Thank you.
This will save a LOT of time and money.
Thank you once again.
Yeaaaaaaaaaa👍 amazing Job.
Thank you sir! this one was an awesome victory over that hideous yard next door thanks for commenting V!
Thank you for sharing this 👍
My pleasure cindy! thanks so much for watching
Great video! Why weren't you wearing safety googles?
thank you tyler! uh..i left them at home! thanks for watching!
This is a great idea! Do you think ot would work over 5' chain link fence posts?
hey JV yes totally...just ensure the posts are sturdy and rock it! thanks for commenting!
AWESOME!!!!
Thank you shane!
Could this or something similar be done over an existing picket fence?
Hey habla. You could go over and pick it fence but it may be easier just to pull it down. This one was done over a chain-link fence that we did not want to pull down
Could I do this with pre-made 8ft sections? and just not use the posts? I was thinking of using u brackets around the base and top of the metal fence and screwing into the pre-made sections. What are your thoughts?
hey fuse..yes you probably could... im trying to picture..it seems as though the middle stringer ( on a 6 ft fence) would need to line up perfect with the top bar of the chainlink? i suppose it could be done..i would love to see how it turns out! share if you want at homemenderhelp@gmail. thanks for sharing fuse!
Hi! Great job. Hope you are still replying. Just bought a house and realtor told us the only neighbor to the left was an abandoned house, lucky for us lol they just rented it UGH and on top of that, they hired someone to clean up and they took down all of the privacy bushes, vines and trees, now they can look right into our yard and there is nothing I love more than privacy, our fence looks about the same size as yours here, If you can remember.. how many 2 x 4 s did you need? 2x 6? and anything else you used? thanx so much!!!!
hey april! yes mam...you rock...privacy is nice...yes..1) 4x4 at every post, 3) 2x4. i also through a couplke hardcored zip ties around them..all treated wood...so happy when this was done :)
I live in a neighborhood in the middle of the block. I don't have access to the other side of the fence. How do I get my privacy fence put up without going into my neighbors yard??
Million dollar question
Hey Jennifer you could do some thing like this and put the pickets on your side. He might need to get creative. Good luck
Question: can this handle strong winds? I live in a hurricane area and am concern this may not hold
hi nc! I guess that would depend on the existing metal posts. Mine were in there pretty well and i have seen no problem with it yet! Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Not gonna lie, I was skeptical for a minute. Definitely pulled it off though.
thank you JW!
This is great Dustin! I want to have a 6' privacy wall as well but I'm a little hesitant if the existing posts can hold it up. My existing chainlink fence is 4' high. Any ideas on how I can reinforce and make the posts more sturdy? Thanks!
hi fun kids! my existing posts were semi sturdy. If yours a kind of floppy you may want to replace the post..( total drag) but you may also be able to dig around the perimeter and pour some concrete at the base to strengthen. i hope this helps and good luck!
Plan to do this, but use lattice instead.
awesome doug! i would love to see how it comes out! thanks for sharing!
Home Mender will do. Will ask for any tips if needed when I start it.
Hi thank you this is what I need. I have some questions. My 3ft chain link fence is on side of my house at back patio with a gate that leads to my driveway and garage. it's in cement. Will this still work for me?
Hi Megan.. I think Im understanding correctly but all of the posts in this video are in cement as well. This method should not be a problem on any secure post. I hope this helps!
Thanks for the video. Just wondered why you didn't install the fence with the chain link on the neighbour's side?
hi ted.. if I would've done that, someone could easily hop the fence.. if that doesn't bother you, then installing it the other direction would be ok.. thanks for watching!
Did you cut the ties and remove the chain link later?
Dustin, YOu have just saved the day. I have the exact same problem and I have been in a damn panic about it. I wonder though if I can get a fence company to do that., my husband may not be as handy as you appear to be. ..and you make it look quite easy but i am afraid that i may botch it.Do you think a beginner but handy with tools could do something like this, or should i not even attempt??(in your opinion) geez this is truly brilliant though, i am hoping i can at least try it!!! thanks so much for sharing that information!!!
hi jennifer! thanks for the encouraging comments. to answer: I KNOW you can do this. the great thing about my channel, (from what im told) is that its explained so that anyone who can use tools can do the tasks. Be confident! Whats the worse thing that can happen? you cut a post wrong and you have to buy a new one. 7 bucks? you will only make that mistake once. Get to it! and enjoy your privacy! thanks for watching!
thanks so much for the encouragement>> damn it,...you are right, , so what i make a mistake on a measurement, buy another post..I am going to begin this task this weekend!!! I will post some picture of the finished product.
ps By the way, I looked at a myriad of video on how to cover a chain link fence and your was by far the most thorough in directions, and the easiest to do with much better outcome. Thanks again!!! Jennifer
awesome jennifer! I appreciate your input! thanks so much :)
Jennifer Strausser a fence company would b able to put privacy fence right where that fence is. We do it all the time
That's totally right! fence guys are hardcore and can do anything but jennifer probably did her own fence and took her kids to disney land for the same price! thanks for sharing!
Are you located in Georgia?!
Hey Ana. No mam. Virginia Beach!
How would conver the gate? Seems like you would follow the same concept but I think it might be different. Awesome video.
Also could you cut all the chain link out and leave the bar structure as well?
hi cool hand! this one was not the customers fence so i didnt want to disturb the chain link but if you wanted to remove it, i suppose it wouldnt affect the new fence. As far as the gate is concerned, i would just remove the gate all together and fashion a wood gate, seems adding all the weight to a movable gate wouldn't be as efficient but in theory it should work.. i hope this helps! thanks for watching!
What do you do at the corners of a 90*?
hey chris!..at a corner you could run it the same way with a post on side A and side B, or you could run your panels, then tie them together with a post after install..i hope this helps!
Thx
Did you do something similar with the gate ?
I am just trying to block off the view so my dogs wont bark at neighbors...the easiest most inexpensive way possible. Thank you, Sir !
hi charles! no problem....i did not do a gate but if i had to, i would remove the gate only and build a wood one..a little more work but shouldn't be any more expensive.. you would need hinges and handle...i hope this helps..
Genius!!
thank you candice!
absolutely love this channel if you haven't subscribed do so. DIY all the way you inspired me
thank you so much Alfredo! so glad we could help and thank you for watching!
How far apart did you place the posts?
hey tight!...these were placed where the existing posts were..typically 6 ft apart if you're going over a chain link fence.
Hi, can you help , I have a 5 panel galvanized farm gate that I want to put cedar boards on it to make it a privacy gate .Please advise how to do this . Thank you Kayt
Hi T..i would love to...can you send some pics to the home mender help line? homemenderhelp@gmail.com. Ill take a look and help any way i can!
Can we see a follow up video of how the fence held up?
hey william... i sold the house 3 years later and it was still standing strong!
excellent idea, but wouldn't it be easier to sandwich 2x4s instead of cutting a notch?
hey charles....i didn't think so, i wanted it to look the most like a fence i could...I hope it helped you!
Hello, my steel posts are not the standard 8 feet apart. is this going to be a problem when it comes to the strength of the 2x4's, if they're longer than 8 feet? do the posts have to butt up to the steel posts to make it structurally sound? this is a very interesting idea, and I'm definitely wanting to do it, but I don't know if i'll be able to. some of my steel posts are up to 10 ft apart I believe. Any suggestions on where to go with that?
hi aragoth! going over a 4 or 6 ft chain link? If i recall, one of these were about 9.5 apart. The wind never really affected it but there was some slight sway. Of course, if you left the top metal bar of the fence, you can place a post just about anywhere. Once everything is screwed together and tied in, it should be pretty hardcore.. i hope this helps! thanks so much for sharing!