Types Of Fence Need: MOST TYPES of Fence need to be constructed piece by piece on site and can easily be tailored exactly to your needs. However, it is possible to buy ready-made solid Fence panels in a range of standard sizes and styles. These speed up construction considerably, but will not be as sturdy as a custom-built fence. In addition, the length of your Fence will rarely equal a whole number of ready-made panels, in which case you will have to cut one.
Another type of Fence you may find in ready-made form—as a kit of prefabricated parts ready for nailing together—is picket fencing. This, too, will be made to a standard size and may require some trimming to match the length of fencing that you require.
FENCES MUST have stout posts, and if these are of wood they should be at least 3in square for low fences and 4in square for tall ones. Precast cement posts are also available, some with slots to accept ready-made Fence panels, and both these types should be set into the ground by at least 2ft.
Otherwise, use Fence spikes. These come in various sizes and support the posts.See Also Finished Fence
Although:Pales are normally spaced about 1 !/2-2ir apart, but you may want to fit an arrangement of alternating long and sh pales to give a curving or zigzagging tof the finished Fence
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ALTHOUGH SITTING in the sun can be very pleasant, there are times when a shady spot is called for. Some plants do not appreciate being in the sun all day either—in fact, some plants don't like the sun at all. So if your garden does not have any naturally shady areas, it is a good idea to create some. One way is to build some form of screen that will allow sunlight to Filter through but create enough shade to provide comfortable conditions for both people and plants. Normally, screens are erected as part of an arbor or similar structure bordering a patio, being fixed between the supporting uprights. There is no reason why they should not be constructed as a form of Fence between normal Fence posts.
Like walls, fences have several uses in your backyard, in particular as a barrier around the edge of the property and to divide one part of the garden from another.
A TALL, solid Fence will provide privacy, shade, and shelter from the wind, while one of more open construction will allow light and breezes through. Screens and trellis are similar to fences, principally used for concealing or dividing one area from another, and can be decorated with climbing plants for a more attractive finish.
Although not as sturdy and long-lasting as a wall, a Fence is much cheaper and quicker to erect, and it makes an ideal temporary barrier while a natural one of shrubs or trees grows to maturity. Even so, a well-built Fence can be expected to last for many years, particularly if its wooden structure is treated regularly with preservative.
There are many different styles of Fence to choose from, but it is important to choose the style to match the property. Some, such as picket fences, will look more at home with older properties, whereas ranch-style fencing, for example, will be more suited for use with modern buildings.
On The Other Hand See Finish The Fence:Finish the Fence by nailing wooden posts to protect the endgrain from rainwater. Alternatively, the post top can be cut off at an angle so that rainwater will run off.
With tailor-made fencing, horizontal supporting rails are usually added at the same time as the posts are erected. Known as arris or split rails, they are triangular in section so that water will run off, and their ends fit into slots cut in the posts. The upright palings or boards are then nailed to the faces of the rails.
For a more decorative finish, shape the ends of wooden Fence palings. The simplest designs are square, pointed or rounded, but more complex ones include intricately carved Gothic and ornate Queen Anne styles.
All articles made of wood need treating with a preservative or finish, not only to preserve and protect the surface but also to bring out the inherent beauty of the grain and the texture of the wood itself.
The finish of the wood is an extremely important factor. Although painting would hide any slight surface defects, any blemish in wood is immediately accentuated when a clear finish, or a stain followed by clear finish, is applied. It is important, therefore, that all woodwork is clean and smooth before decorating work begins.
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