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. This compact guide offers instructions for designing and building several basic styles of fences.
Jeff Beneke is an avid woodworker, house renovator, gardener, and gourmand who has written more than a dozen home-improvement books, including How to Build a Fence and The Fence Bible. He lives in Sebastapol, California.
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 Exactly What You Need To Know
Build a simple fence perfectly suited to your needs, whether to protect your garden, keep your animals safe, or add privacy to your yard. Covering a variety of fencing materials, Jeff Beneke, offers step-by-step instructions for designing and building several basic styles, including picket, vertical board, and chain-link fences. Even with no prior building experience, you can construct a useful, good looking fence that will stand strong in your yard for years.
