How to Build a Fence

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.