Table Of ContentIntroduction Chapter One: Planning, Design, and Layout Fence Law - Fencing with a Purpose - Style and Other Design Considerations - Creating Plans - Plumb, Level, and Square - Before You Start Digging Chapter Two: Wood Fences Choosing the Wood - Fasteners for All Seasons - Setting Posts - Attaching Rails - Post Top Details - The Picket Fence - Vertical-Board Fences - Louvered Fences - Lattice Fences - Vinyl and Other Wood Alternatives - Choosing and Applying a Finish Chapter Three: Metal Fences Ornamental Fences - Chain-Link Fences - Mesh Fencing Chapter Four: Gates Design Decisions - Gate Hardware Resources Index
SynopsisWhether you want to protect your garden, provide a safe enclosure for pets, or add privacy, this Storey BASICS(R) guide covers you everything you need to know to build the perfect fence. Offering clear step-by-step instructions, Jeff Beneke shows you how to construct a variety of fences from wood, vinyl, and chain link. With designs that are easily adaptable to all types of yards, you'll soon be putting up a functional and beautiful fence that works with your landscape., Whether you want to protect your garden, provide a safe enclosure for pets, or add privacy, this Storey BASICS® guide covers you everything you need to know to build the perfect fence. Offering clear step-by-step instructions, Jeff Beneke shows you how to construct a variety of fences from wood, vinyl, and chain link. With designs that are easily adaptable to all types of yards, you'll soon be putting up a functional and beautiful fence that works with your landscape.