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How To Install Aluminum Fence | DIY Aluminum Fence Installation | Complete Guide

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  • čas přidán 15. 08. 2024
  • 00:00 Intro
    00:13 Layout Walkthrough
    01:48 Pool Code Gate Tip
    02:09 The 3 Steps Of Installing A Fence
    02:21 Digging Holes: How To Use Post Hole Diggers
    03:17 Digging Bar: It's Two Main Uses
    03:30 Digging Bar: How To Dig With It
    04:20 How To Know You Dug Deep Enough
    04:45 What To Do If Your Hole Is Too Deep
    05:19 How Much Concrete Concrete Per Hole?
    05:29 Setting The Post: How To Pack The Post
    05:50 Attaching Your First Section
    06:51 Gate Post Distance
    07:24 Difficult Digging Due To BackFill
    08:29 Wet Setting Your Gate Post
    10:31 What May Happen When Attaching Panel To Post
    10:58 How To Handle Cut Sections
    13:20 Final Step: Hanging Your Gate
    14:12 Gate Hanging Pro Tip
    14:43 Gate Hinge Placement
    15:25 Why Magnet Bit Holders Are A Must!
    15:49 What To Do If Gates Posts Are Off
    16:06 Installing The Magnetic Pool Code Latch
    19:04 What The Homeowner Khalil Thought About The Project
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    In this video you'll see My Fence Direct team up with homeowner Khalil to show you how easy it is to install a pool code aluminum fence.
    We'll go over how to dig holes, how to set posts, how to attach the panels, how to cut panels, and how to hang your gates.
    If you wanted a complete video on how to do everything, this is that video.
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Komentáře • 96

  • @arfcorps
    @arfcorps Před 3 lety +4

    Wish all “how to videos” were this clear and informative, really appreciate you putting this together, thanks!

  • @sherrypayton6871
    @sherrypayton6871 Před 3 lety +9

    Finally a video that doesn’t assume I already know everything! Thank you so much. I could probably handle this.

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 3 lety

      You're welcome Sherry! And yes you definitely can, it's really not hard at all.

  • @R-ry6vb
    @R-ry6vb Před rokem +1

    Good video. I used the Swanson Tool Co PL001M Magnetic Composite Post Level, Yellow, Includes Elastic Loop for Hands-Free Work and 3 Vials for Easy Plumb and Level Reads

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před rokem

      I've used them but they just seem to take longer than a traditional level. But if it works for you that's all that matters!

  • @ffjsb
    @ffjsb Před 2 lety +5

    When using a digging or spud bar, USE GLOVES. That heavy bar will tear up your hands, especially if you don't do a lot of manual labor.
    When applying the hinges and latches, to make sure the self tapping screws don't wander off the point that you want them, use a center punch or small drill bit to have a dimple exactly where you want it so the hardware is exactly where you want it.
    You can also use a circular saw to cut the fence, just use a metal cutting blade. Put painter's tape over the fence so that the saw won't scratch the paint or finish of your fence.

  • @yaweichen9773
    @yaweichen9773 Před 2 lety +3

    Fantastic! I am gonna do my fence and this is a great video for me! Thank you.

  • @GeorgeBaker1
    @GeorgeBaker1 Před rokem

    Thanks for a very helpful video! I just finished installing my pool fence and used a lot of your tips. In particular were the ones for the gate. They kept me from messing it up. :)

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před rokem

      Sorry for the delay. Glad the video helped! Definitely don't want to be messing them up!

  • @scottdierikx1639
    @scottdierikx1639 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video, very helpful. Thanks for this.

  • @davidmatute7830
    @davidmatute7830 Před 3 lety +2

    Good video only tip I would say is if you are going to rent an auger get it from sunbelt, hertz, ect they offer the one man with the torque bar it is user friendly and can save you from injuring yourself

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 3 lety

      Great tip! That must be the Little Beaver that you're talking about. Definitely easier than a typical one man auger.

  • @Legacy_125
    @Legacy_125 Před 2 lety +1

    It looks amazing.

  • @idahofishgamer3560
    @idahofishgamer3560 Před 2 lety

    And you use the concrete the correct way good 👍

  • @cindymurray12
    @cindymurray12 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for taking the time to create this video.
    Quick question though (around 6:23 minutes), you added your first panel to the first and second post. I thought its best to let the concrete set before adding the panels. Thoughts? And does it make a difference if you doing this in colder weather.

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for the question, as long as you pack the concrete with the digging bar you won't need to wait for the water to cure. I prefer to "dry set" the concrete and let the moisture from the ground cure the concrete over time.
      Also, there's no way to set all the posts before adding panels unless using brackets which are expensive and unnecessary for this.

  • @Gizmoloko2645
    @Gizmoloko2645 Před 3 lety +1

    I bought the same set up at Lowe’s

  • @fernandapsilva
    @fernandapsilva Před 3 lety +1

    Great video, thank you for sharing.

  • @user-sz9zh6gz3o
    @user-sz9zh6gz3o Před rokem +1

    My gate has settled after 6 years. How do you adjust the gate so it lines up again?

  • @TheHulk80Tv
    @TheHulk80Tv Před 2 lety +1

    Great job

  • @MiguelOjedaJr
    @MiguelOjedaJr Před 2 lety +1

    great video!

  • @ismaelred6078
    @ismaelred6078 Před 2 lety +1

    What kind the screws you put?
    Where can I get it?
    Thanks you vídeo it’s amazing, today I’ll make my first aluminum fence.

  • @chipmulligan8963
    @chipmulligan8963 Před dnem

    Wooder??

  • @kbar1128
    @kbar1128 Před 2 lety +1

    I like how you put the customer to work--bahahahah

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před rokem

      He actually put us to work lol. We just sell the materials. We offered to help in exchange for doing the video.

  • @lovelylawns2853
    @lovelylawns2853 Před 2 lety

    Great video !

  • @juliandavis2143
    @juliandavis2143 Před rokem

    Awesome video! I’m finding this a couple years after you filmed it. Quick question:
    At the end, how did you hammer that post deeper to get it level after you already wet poured the concrete? It was still workable after completing the entire fence?

  • @ravinnanpatee7939
    @ravinnanpatee7939 Před 2 lety +1

    Question: So you can leave the concrete dry in the hole? Or do you add water to the concrete once it is in the hole?

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 2 lety

      we just do dry. Just have to make sure you pack with the digging bar and you'll be good to go.

  • @Vater1
    @Vater1 Před 2 lety

    Thanks you !

  • @RushWorkingMan
    @RushWorkingMan Před měsícem

    Aluminum should not be set in concrete as Aluminum reacts with the alkalis in portland cement producing hydrogen gas, causing corrosion on the aluminum fence posts. I contacted Sakrete and Quitrite and both companies confirmed that aluminum and concrete are incompatible and not to use it on aluminum fence posts, they will eventually corrode. I used Fast2K Foam Deck & post anchor on my aluminum fence posts. Dug down past frost line bell shaped the bottom and installed 8” of fiberglass rebar thru the post near the bottom of each post making a x so the post had legs. No chance the posts will ever pull out of the foam nor will the foam ever come out of the hole with the bottom larger than the top. Posts survived an Illinois winter and didn’t budge. Foam sets up in minutes.

  • @montejordan3287
    @montejordan3287 Před rokem +1

    What if you are installing 200ft and the ground slopes downward. Is this type of fence still a good option?

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před rokem

      Sorry for the delay. Yes, aluminum is great for this as long as the slope is less than around 7" for every 6'.

  • @jamiebond6349
    @jamiebond6349 Před 2 lety +2

    do you need to add gravel in the post holes for water drainage before putting in the posts..?

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 2 lety

      Nope not needed, just concrete and you’re good to go.

    • @leemerenda9477
      @leemerenda9477 Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@myfencedirect8636does it not corrode the aluminium within months? ive heard its a no go with ali posts and to never ever use rapid set...

  • @kbar1128
    @kbar1128 Před 2 lety +2

    When you come down the steps @19:19, there is about 5' of open area to get in the pool- is that pool code? Seems like there should be some type of "barrier" to stop kids/animals

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 2 lety +1

      The customer was redoing the deck and putting railing in that spot. We just attached a panel for the time being

    • @kbar1128
      @kbar1128 Před 2 lety

      @@myfencedirect8636 U said it right at the beginning- i was sleeping I guess--geez

  • @joeblow6348
    @joeblow6348 Před rokem

    when using a crowbar start from the center of your hole and work out to your edges

  • @captainleadslinger4681

    Great video..thanks for sharing. When you are adding sections, how do you keep each post level and plumb as you are adding the sections. Do you add the section to the post, then add the concrete, level and plumb, and then wait for concrete to set before going on to next section.

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 2 lety

      Sorry just saw this. You just install the post then attach section. Then set next post and keep going in that order.
      I personally don’t wet set the concrete. I would dry pack it and let the ground water set the concrete over time.

  • @jillianwiener8821
    @jillianwiener8821 Před 3 lety +1

    How would you remove it? We were thinking of removing ours.

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 3 lety

      Depending on how it was installed and how much concrete you can try wiggling the post with some decent force and then use a 2x4 underneath the rail and use it to pry it up.

  • @fungui2008
    @fungui2008 Před 3 lety

    What if the neighbors fence is a foot and half to their side of the lot line and your 2 inches on your side of the lot line. With what do you fill the space between your fence and theirs?

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 3 lety

      I would ask if you can put a post next to theirs but don't concrete anything that's on their property. That way it's easy to remove if need be.

  • @henareromana2999
    @henareromana2999 Před 2 lety +1

    If you're doing a job that big should have used a post digger wouldn't have been so tied, but looks good

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před rokem

      The ground really was pretty easy. I looked winded because I don't install much anymore.

  • @lauraseigelbanks159
    @lauraseigelbanks159 Před 3 lety +1

    We are installing 6ft H aluminum fence on top of the concrete around the pool as well. Do you think 6inches is deep enough to hold the posts?

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 3 lety

      Are the holes in dirt or are you drilling out concrete? If in dirt, definitely not enough. I'd say at least 2 feet. If in concrete that is fine just make sure to use anchoring cement. See the link below.
      www.homedepot.com/p/Quikrete-20-lb-Anchoring-Cement-124520/100318500

    • @jamiebond6349
      @jamiebond6349 Před 2 lety

      Doesn't sound enough! Should be around one third the height of the post i.e. two foot holes concreted into the ground.

  • @chrisbowen3836
    @chrisbowen3836 Před 3 lety +1

    Do you have 6’ tall sections? My dog can get over shorter pieces.

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 3 lety

      I can get them but you're probably looking at 12+ weeks for delivery unfortunately due to the pandemic and getting into peak season for fencing.

  • @blackhouse7646
    @blackhouse7646 Před 3 lety +1

    Where do you guys get the fence from?

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 2 lety

      We actually build it but it’s taking forever to get the parts in right now.

  • @PoliticallyIncorrectMechanic

    If you concrete the posts in, how the hell do you replace a panel if you need to?

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 2 lety

      You'll have to break the concrete up and basically raise the post up to give you extra clearance.

  • @lliguicota
    @lliguicota Před 2 lety

    How’s the cap going to go on the latch post.

  • @ericwarner1903
    @ericwarner1903 Před 2 lety

    What is the distance between each hole for that fence?

  • @sameersharma4755
    @sameersharma4755 Před 3 lety

    At 18:50 you said... "Lower the posts"... Could you please elaborate, what you meant by that ?

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 3 lety

      Yeah the editors didn’t get that part quite right. So after everything is in you’re going to lower any posts that are a little high so you create a nice uniform look.
      For this I use a sledgehammer and a block of wood to tap down the post.

    • @sameersharma4755
      @sameersharma4755 Před 3 lety +1

      @@myfencedirect8636 Thank you for your response and clarifying. Great Video. Good Job.

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 3 lety

      You got it!

    • @radwhite9680
      @radwhite9680 Před 3 lety

      Really Sameer? You know what he meant. You’re THAT GUY.

  • @wireup4321
    @wireup4321 Před 3 lety

    how much did you charge them

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 3 lety +1

      We worked with the homeowner to shoot this video so it was just cost of materials.

  • @mrgrind210
    @mrgrind210 Před 2 lety

    What's the average price for a project like that ?

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 2 lety

      It really depends on size. About how many feet and gates did you need?

    • @mrgrind210
      @mrgrind210 Před 2 lety

      @@myfencedirect8636 170ft??

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 2 lety

      @@mrgrind210 you would probably looking at around $3500-$4000 depending on layout

  • @irainkoolaidTTV
    @irainkoolaidTTV Před 2 lety

    i read that you shouldnt use concrete with aluminum fencing because itll cause a chemical reaction and erode the aluminum

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 2 lety

      it's powder coated so its not coming in contact with each other

  • @sh839c
    @sh839c Před 3 lety

    Where is the website to order?.

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 3 lety

      Hi, I’m currently upgrading the site due to increased traffic.
      Please send a simple drawing with measurements and your zip code to sales@myfencedirect.com

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 3 lety

      Website is up and running

  • @mattgraves4767
    @mattgraves4767 Před 3 lety

    WHERE DO YOU GET THIS KIND OF FENCE?

    • @myfencedirect8636
      @myfencedirect8636  Před 3 lety

      from my site myfencedirect.com

    • @JW0143
      @JW0143 Před 2 lety

      Literally anywhere that sells fencing. Lowes, Home Depot, Menards etc

  • @ggcs5793
    @ggcs5793 Před 2 lety +1

    I just can’t believe the home owner left that shitty deck work for later, he need it to do it at the same time as pool before the fence went in.

  • @dracula1980
    @dracula1980 Před 2 lety +3

    His level is questionable size