Introduction: Bamboo Fence
This is my bamboo fence. I hope you like it. It took a couple months, but anyone super committed could finish this on a weekend. Steps with many pictures below.
Step 1:
Go ahead and dig your fence posts and get that mess in order. I went every 6-7 ft which resulted in 13 total panels.
Step 2:
Find where you like your joist hangers. I just followed the contour of the land. Yet I staggered the completed panels. It's easier to start at the high right side. As mine slopped down right to left.
Step 3:
I put mine at the far back side to account for the width of the bamboo posts
Step 4:
I put one 2x4 in the joist and leveled out to be able to set up my next joist holder
Step 5:
Bottom one
Step 6:
Now to make the cut. I just eye it out and mark a line
Step 7:
Step 8:
Those fit beauty.
Step 9:
You want to secure the stringers (horizontal 2x4's ). I used cheap fence panel boards. You only need them to keep the stringers secure and well in place
Step 10:
I'll cut them short on that red line
Step 11:
I got on the back side of the fence to secure the stringers
Step 12:
Perfectly secure
Step 13:
You can now remove the entire panel and bring it to your work station.
Step 14:
2 sawhorses will due perfect as a good work area. Lay flat with the stringers exposed on top.
Step 15:
Depending on how thick your bamboo is will determine your screw size. I went with self drilling exterior screws. They worked very well and saved a lot of time from predrilling
Step 16:
Pick a side and put a screw in on both stringers on that side. I chose the left side because the ground naturally sloped that way a bit. My finger is my measuring tool to keep both screws at the same distance
Step 17:
Both screws in. Time to get some bamboo.
Step 18:
Choose any boards you like. Obviously some will be bent this way and that . Non of that bothered me much, it depends on your OCD.
Step 19:
I tend to grab just a few at a time to get the boards in as tightly as possible. Switching posts around will be inevitable.
Step 20:
Fully packed in. Not too worried about the hight right now, just getting them tight
Step 21:
At the very end I leave a near equal distance from the opening bamboo post.
Step 22:
Looks good
Step 23:
I always take my time on the first post I screw in. "Measure twice, drill once". Start on the last post you laid out.
Step 24:
First post screwed in
Step 25:
All the posts screwed in
Step 26:
Same for the bottom stringer
Step 27:
Find a heavy straight tool so you can keep a straight cut line. This thing worked perfect.
Step 28:
Ready to be lined out
Step 29:
Line drawn.
Step 30:
Pull out your trusty saw and cut it straight.
Step 31:
Same for the bottom side. I have my bamboo posts at 64-66 inches, depending on the slope.
Step 32:
Lovely
Step 33:
Finished panel
Step 34:
Placed the completed panel into position.
Step 35:
Fits nicely
Step 36:
Remember to screw it in
Step 37:
Fill in the side gaps with a precut fitted bamboo post and drill it in
Step 38:
All your panels now put up.
Step 39:
Now add some cheap flat paneling to cover the exposed holes do no water can get in. This should add many extra years to the finished panels
Step 40:
A great feature is working around trees so they can not only live, but add beauty and feature.
Step 41:
You should be fully done. Hope this helps with your bamboo fence project.