Fence Hardware
Many different types of hardware are now available to help you build your fence. Popular among these are metal post supports in the form of a 4x4 in. box atop long fins two feet or more in length which are driven into the ground. Posts are set directly into the box and fastened with bolts or lag screws. By using these post supports you can eliminate post-hole digging and concreting. Another popular form of post base is a 4x4 in. metal saddle which can be set on a concrete pad and to which the post can be nailed or lag screwed. You can also use metal saddles to connect railing posts to a wood deck. One easy way to secure fence rails to posts and to simplify corner attachments, is to use aluminium or galvanized metal brackets similar to joist hangers.