Title:
How to build a fence : plan and build basic fences and gates / Jeff Beneke.
ISBN:
9781612124421
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Publication Information:
North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2015]
Physical Description:
123 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Contents:
Introduction -- 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 -- 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 -- Metal fences. Ornamental metal fences ; Chain-link fences ; Mesh fencing -- Gates. Design decisions ; Gate hardware.
Summary:
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 it yourself -- even if you've never built anything before. He gives clear, simple, step-by-step instructions for several basic fence styles using a variety of materials, including wood, vinyl, and chain link. And once you've mastered the basics, you'll be skilled enough to build any kind of fence, even those not covered in the book.
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OCLC Number:
ocn890971625
Availability:
Apple Valley - Galaxie~1
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