A LAKE FOREST PARK CUSTOMER INFORMATION BULLETIN
DIRECTIONS FOR BUILDING A COMPOST FENCE
Courtesy of Boy Scouts from Troop 348
MATERIALS:
- 4x6 fence posts (can use 6x6 also).
- 4 inch x 4 inch galvanized steel "hogwire" (comes in 4 foot x 6 foot sheets from farm equipment stores) Get enough for 2 layers for each section of fence.
- 1 x 4 facing boards-(1x 6 if you use 6x6 posts).
- 2 boards for each post long enough to cover the above ground portion of each post.
- large nail-pound staples to attach hogwire.
- nails to attach the facing boards.
- crushed rocks to anchor the posts.
- If posts are treated, get end sealer to treat cut surfaces.
DIRECTIONS
- Cut posts to desired lengths.
- Taper top ends by cutting approximately 30 degrees off the 4 inch sides (which face front and back.) The 6-inch sides are the thickness of the fence where the compost will go.
- Treat cut surfaces if desired.
- Dig holes and anchor posts into the ground with the 4 inch sides facing forward.
- Cut hogwire to the exact width between the centers of the posts for each section. Height should be 2-3 inches below the cut surface of the post.
- Cut two sheets for each section.
- Attach hogwire to posts with large staples. (One sheet on the front and one sheet on the back).
- Cut faceboards to approximately one inch below the cut surface of the post.
- Taper the top edge of the faceboard.
- Treat faceboards if desired.
- Attach faceboards to cover seams in the hogwire.
- Fill inside of fence with compost as desired.
To see a working Compost Fence, go to Blue Heron Park