Attach Face Boards with Nailer
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Kentucky 4 Board Fence Install...Faceboards
What happens here
The presenter highlights that not all pressure-treated boards are treated all the way through; some have untreated heartwood at the center. He advises to use a treated end for the top of the post or face the untreated side away from public view. He then explains the process of attaching the face boards using a Paslode angled framing nailer, which operates on both a battery and a gas cylinder. He places the face board flush with the top of the fence rail, centers it on the post, and secures it with 3-inch ring shank galvanized nails. He uses a small 2-foot level to ensure the board is plumb. He notes that the nailer's short nail magazine requires frequent reloading, which is a minor inconvenience.
Goal: Secure face boards to the fence posts
Tools and materials
- 2-foot Level — Ensuring face boards are plumb during installation
- Paslode Angled Framing Nailer Paslode — Rapidly securing face boards to posts
- Work Gloves — Protecting hands
- Gas Cylinder for Nailer Paslode — Powering the Paslode nailer's combustion chamber