Stretch a chalk snap line across the slab to mark a line that indicates the outer faces of the fence s posts.
How to build a fence on a concrete wall.
When installing a fence on an existing concrete pad some fence installers prefer to core drill through the concrete and set posts the traditional way embedded in concrete underground.
Do not position the snap.
Before you start lay out and pour footing.
These wood barriers hold the concrete in place as it dries so you will need to create 2 of them.
Align a square with a pencil mark that indicates the position of a post.
Build end leads to corners.
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How to do it.
The tops of cement block walls are typically capped by applying a layer of mortar embedding metal reinforcement strips then covering the wall with solid concrete cap blocks.
Use a mechanical plate compactor or other acceptable means to compact the aggregate.
Make sure joints between cap blocks are filled with mortar and smoothed with the finishing tool.
If a concrete leveling pad is used provide expansion material between the ends of the pad and the sides of the piles.
Check base for level using a hand level and screed.
Core drill holes through concrete.
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Using a rented core drill you can drill a hole through your concrete slab for each fence post.
Screed the aggregate from pile to pile to create a level base for the fence panel.
To attach the wooden fence to the cinder blocks you ll need to attach furring strips which are strips of wood.
Build up the wall.
Measure and mark the 2 by 4 inch fencing rails for the section of fence that meets the wall.
Keep the boards less than 8 ft 2 4 m long so they aren t too difficult to handle.
Having a cinder block wall adjacent to your yard can provide you with a less than ideal view.
While you probably can t tear down the wall you can at least hide it by installing a privacy fence.
How to build a fence on top of a concrete slab.
Use the square and a.
Cut the rails to length with a circular saw.
Lay out your concrete block in a dry run spacing it with 3 8 inch plywood spacers.