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Informationen zum Autor Jeff Beneke is a building editor and writer and was a home improvement expert for The Spruce and a former editor of Fine Homebuilding Books. He has written more than a dozen home-improvement books, including How to Build a Fence, and published articles and reviews for a wide range of publications, including Popular Mechanics. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina. Klappentext 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. Vorwort This compact guide offers instructions for designing and building several basic styles of fences. Zusammenfassung This compact guide offers instructions for designing and building several basic styles of fences. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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
