Corrugated metal is the way to go if you're looking to install a simple, lightweight fence. Corrugated metal is inexpensive, easy to find, and comes in various styles—from wavy to ridged, shiny to rusted, you're sure to find a design that works for your space. In this article, we'll show you all the supplies you need and walk you through the process of building your own corrugated metal fence.

Things You Should Know

  • Install your fence posts and give them plenty of support—use gravel or quick-setting cement to keep them in place.
  • Arrange the corrugated metal panels vertically or horizontally and drill them into the fence posts.
  • Attach wooden trim to the top and bottom of the fence to give your corrugated metal fence extra support.
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Mark buried utility lines or call your utility company.

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Run a string between the stakes to mark the fence.

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Attach the support beams horizontally between the posts.

  1. You'll need 3 2 ft × 4 ft (0.61 m × 1.22 m) boards for between each post. Get a friend to help you hold a 2 ft × 4 ft (0.61 m × 1.22 m) between 2 posts at the bottom and check that it's level. Then, use your power drill to screw the board to the posts, and attach another board at the middle point and top of the fence.[7]
    • Repeat this between each of the posts—you'll use these support beans to secure the corrugated metal frames.
    • It's a good idea to go with pressure-treated wood for the posts and support beams. It's treated with preservatives, so the wood lasts longer and resists fungal rot.
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Attach the metal panels to the fence supports.

  1. Arrange a panel vertically or horizontally and ask a friend to hold it. If you're going with vertical panels, start at the rightmost post and screw the panel to the fence post and wooden supports. Then, place another panel next to the first so it overlaps by about 1 in (2.5 cm) before you secure it. If you're going horizontal, install the panels from bottom to top to ensure that they're level.[9]
    • Use flat-headed screws designed to go through metal.
    • Feel free to paint the posts and support pieces to style your corrugated metal fence. For instance, white wood will really make the corrugated metal fence appear stylish and modern, while a deep stain can make the fence look more rustic.[10]
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Things You’ll Need

  • Spray paint
  • Wood or metal stakes
  • Hammer or mallet
  • String
  • Shovel or post hole digger
  • Quick-set concrete
  • Corrugated metal panels
  • Level
  • 2 × 4 × 6 ft (0.61 × 1.22 × 1.83 m) pressure-treated lumber
  • Pressure-treated posts
  • Flat-headed metal screws
  • Drill

About This Article

Jessica Gibson
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jessica Gibson. Jessica Gibson is a Writer and Editor who's been with wikiHow since 2014. After completing a year of art studies at the Emily Carr University in Vancouver, she graduated from Columbia College with a BA in History. Jessica also completed an MA in History from The University of Oregon in 2013. This article has been viewed 5,732 times.
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