{"id":691,"date":"2015-08-07T17:04:53","date_gmt":"2015-08-07T21:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/?p=691"},"modified":"2016-05-11T12:19:02","modified_gmt":"2016-05-11T16:19:02","slug":"what-do-i-need-to-install-a-wrought-iron-fence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/what-do-i-need-to-install-a-wrought-iron-fence\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do I Need to DIY Install a Wrought Iron Fence?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to install your own wrought iron fence, but you aren&#8217;t sure what you&#8217;ll need? \u00a0We dive into the details to guide you through the materials and tools typically needed to install one of our DIY Stronghold Iron\u00ae fences.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-693\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Souza-5com-iron-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Souza-5com-iron-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Installing Our Stronghold Iron\u00ae Fence is Very Straightforward\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Souza-5com-iron-1.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Souza-5com-iron-1-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Installing Our Stronghold Iron\u00ae Fence is Very Straightforward<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This will cover a standard DIY installation of our Stronghold Iron\u00ae fence where the posts are being buried in the ground. \u00a0We will cover gates and surface mounted posts in an upcoming blog posting.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with the materials that we will be providing you for the project:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Iron Fence Panels<\/li>\n<li>Iron Fence Brackets<\/li>\n<li>Iron Fence Self-Tapping Bracket Screws<\/li>\n<li>Steel Posts<\/li>\n<li>Iron Post Caps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_695\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-695\" style=\"width: 653px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Iron_Parts.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Iron_Parts.jpg\" alt=\"The Main Wrought Iron Fence Components\" width=\"653\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Iron_Parts.jpg 653w, https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Iron_Parts-284x300.jpg 284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Main Wrought Iron Fence Components<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Iron Fence Panels<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our iron fence panels come fully welded and fully finished. \u00a0There is no assembly or welding required as we&#8217;ve already done all the work for you!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_694\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-694\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/4-RES-FINIALS.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-694 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/4-RES-FINIALS-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Our Stronghold Iron\u00ae Fence Panels Come Fully Finished and Ready to Go\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/4-RES-FINIALS-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/4-RES-FINIALS-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our Stronghold Iron\u00ae Fence Panels Come Fully Finished and Ready to Go<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Iron Fence Brackets<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike our competitor&#8217;s cheap looking stamped steel brackets, we provide a solid cast iron bracket that completely covers the end of the rail and tucks the connection point below. \u00a0The brackets come loose and slide onto the end of the rails. \u00a0This makes trimming your fence panels for width a no-hassle process since you can slide the bracket right on a trimmed piece the same way you do on a full sized fence panel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_696\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-696\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Res_Bracket.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Res_Bracket-1024x894.jpg\" alt=\"Wrought Iron Fence Bracket\" width=\"640\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Res_Bracket.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Res_Bracket-300x262.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wrought Iron Fence Bracket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Iron Self-Tapping Bracket Screws<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We provide a black anodized self-tapping screw with a hex-head on it for securing the fence panel bracket to the post. \u00a0The hex head is much stronger than a screw style head that can strip out when power tools are used. \u00a0The self-tapping style means no pre-existing or pilot holes to line up with. \u00a0The screw will drill the hole in the post and tap its own threads.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_697\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-697\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Self-Tapping-Screw.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Self-Tapping-Screw-1024x894.jpg\" alt=\"Black Anodized Self-Tapping Screw\" width=\"640\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Self-Tapping-Screw.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Self-Tapping-Screw-300x262.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Black Anodized Self-Tapping Screw<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Steel Posts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The steel fence posts will come loose and without a cap on them. \u00a0Depending on what part of the country you are in, they will be buried 2ft-3ft in ground. \u00a0All of our iron posts are considered &#8216;blank&#8217;. \u00a0There are no pre-drilled holes and the post can be used in any position (line, end, corner) in the layout.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_698\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-698\" style=\"width: 276px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Black-Fence-Post.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Black-Fence-Post.jpg\" alt=\"All Iron Fence Posts Ship Loose and Without a Cap\" width=\"276\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Black-Fence-Post.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Black-Fence-Post-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All Iron Fence Posts Ship Loose and Without a Cap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Iron Post Caps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason we do not ship the steel posts with the cap attached is because you have an option between our standard\/ flat style and the ball style. \u00a0The are affixed to the top of the post via an adhesive we supply in your install kit. \u00a0While you can use a self-tapping screw to secure the post cap, we recommend using the adhesive as it will allow for a clean and straight fit. \u00a0Using a screw can sometimes pull the cap to one side slightly when you tighten it down.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_699\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-699\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/IMG_1073.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/IMG_1073-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Ball style (top) and Standard Flat style (bottom) Cast Iron Post Caps\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/IMG_1073-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/IMG_1073-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ball style (top) and Standard Flat style (bottom) Cast Iron Post Caps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What Tools and Materials Do I Need Provide?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So now that you know what we are providing, the next question you have is probably about what tools and materials you will need to have ready on your end. \u00a0Luckily, installing our Stronghold Iron\u00ae fence doesn&#8217;t require anything too exotic. \u00a0Here are the tools and materials you will commonly need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Cement<\/strong> <\/span>&#8211; You can find all sorts of online calculators that will help you calculate how many bags you need. \u00a0Just about any type of cement will work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bagged Gravel<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; This is optional, but useful for fine-tuning the depth of your post hole if you over-dig the depth accidentally. \u00a0Any larger river gravel is good. \u00a0Stay away from smaller fill or pea gravel that is too small<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Post Hole Digging Tool<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; You can usually find these for under $30 at any big box hardware store next to the shovels and rakes. \u00a0For those not wanting the workout, you can also usually rent a powered post hole digger from places like Home Depot, Sunbelt or United Rentals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Cement Mixing Tools<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; This varies a bit depending how you like to mix your cement, but usually isn&#8217;t much more than a wheelbarrow or tub to mix in, a shovel for mixing and scooping, plus a hose or bucket for supplying water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Cutting Tools<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; Most installations require a fence panel or two to be trimmed for width. \u00a0Luckily, this is super easy to do with our iron fence panels. \u00a0You could go as simple as a hacksaw or use a power tool like a sawzall (reciprocating saw) or cut-off wheel. \u00a0So long as it can make a straight, clean cut through steel you should be good to go<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Power Driver\/ Drill<\/strong> <\/span>&#8211; You will use this for driving the self-tapping screws into the post when you mount your panels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Tape Measure<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; \u00a0You will use this for measuring the depth of your post hole as well as the spacing between the posts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Level<\/strong> <\/span>&#8211; You will use this when you set your fence posts in the cement to ensure your posts are nice and level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>String Line<\/strong> <\/span>&#8211; This can be any kind of string or line. \u00a0You will string it between rebar you tap in the ground and the string will act as a guideline for your posts to ensure your fence line stays nice and straight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Rebar<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; This can be found in any big box home store cut into short sections and is usually near the cement and concrete. \u00a0You will hammer these into the ground and wrap your string line around them to form your layout guide line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Rubber Mallet and Hammer<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; The rubber mallet makes adjusting your posts in the cement for level easier than hands alone and won&#8217;t leave marks on the post&#8217;s finish. \u00a0The hammer will be used for tapping your rebar into the ground<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">And That&#8217;s It&#8230;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There really aren&#8217;t a lot of parts to the iron fencing and a majority of the tools needed are something most folks already own or are inexpensive to buy. \u00a0If you want some more details on how it all installs, you can visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/knowledge-center\/diy-fence-installation-help\" target=\"_blank\">installation page<\/a> and download our install guides, read the FAQs or watch some of our videos.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t be afraid to tackle it on your own! \u00a0You can save about 50% of the typical fence project cost, by doing it yourself. \u00a0Our Stronghold Iron\u00ae is extremely DIY friendly. \u00a0Don&#8217;t believe me? \u00a0Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/knowledge-center\/fence-pictures\" target=\"_blank\">Photo Gallery<\/a>. \u00a095% of those photos are from homeowners who tackled it themselves and then shared the finished product with us. \u00a0Still don&#8217;t believe me? \u00a0Check out out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/knowledge-center\/testimonials\" target=\"_blank\">Testimonials<\/a> page and see what other DIY minded folks had to say after finishing the project.<\/p>\n<p>If you still aren&#8217;t sure, you can always give us a call at 800-261-2729 or shoot us an email at sales@ironfenceshop.com to ask our experienced staff any questions you may have about installing the fence on your own. \u00a0We&#8217;re here to help!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to install your own wrought iron fence, but you aren&#8217;t sure what you&#8217;ll need? \u00a0We dive into the details to guide you through the materials and tools typically needed to install one of our DIY Stronghold Iron\u00ae 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