Use old doors as privacy fence

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Have no building experience. How can I easily 'set' old doors to use as privacy fence. Additionally they will be on a slope. Can I just sink rebar in front and back of them or something, to keep them upright and stable?

Funnygirl · Answer

Sounds good to me.I would not allow them to come in direct contact with the ground the moisture will rot the wood.I would raise them up with bricksand the doors should be finished with either outdoor stain or outdoor paint.If you don't like the rebar appearance,plant something in front of it,and make sure they are secure so a child cannot pull them down on top of themselves or a small pet as well.Great idea!

Lloydine Greschaw · Answer

with 4-4 in the ground about 3 ft

Marion Nesbitt · Answer

I'd be concerned about stability. I'd put in 4 x 4 posts and attach the doors with hinges and raised off the ground.

Lucy Nunn · Answer

Lloydine and Marion are right. Rebar bends.

Jenny · Answer

Thanks everyone for the feedback.... I had not thought about that the bottom of the doors might rot..... I was thinking I would use the metal stakes that folks use for wire fencing in the front and back of the doors to make them stand up. Perhaps if I sealed the bottomsof the door well enough with a good paint, it would delay the rotting for quite some time?

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