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Whether you need a fence to protect your garden, keep animals or children safe, or add privacy, Jeff Beneke explains exactly what you need to know to build
Synopsis
Whether 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.
Synopsis
Whether you need a fence to protect your garden, keep animals or children safe, or add privacy, Jeff Beneke explains exactly what you need to know to build
About the Author
Jeff Beneke is an avid woodworker, house renovator, gardener, and gourmand who has written more than a dozen home-improvement books, including The Fence Bible, The Complete Deck Book, Build a Kid's Play Yard, and Converting Garages, Attics, and Basements. He lives in Sebastapol, California.
Table of Contents
Introduction
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