Fences & gates : a do-it-yourself guide to design and construction

Fences & gates A do-it-yourself guide to design and construction

Book - 2005

Covers designing, building and maintaining all types of fences and gates including pickets, split-rails, board designs, and others.

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Subjects
Fences > Amateurs' manuals.
Gates > Amateurs' manuals.
Fences > Design and construction > Amateurs' manuals.
Gates > Design and construction > Amaateurs' manuals.
Published
Des Moines, Iowa : Meredith Books c2005.
Language
English
Corporate Author
Better Homes and Gardens
Corporate Author
Better Homes and Gardens (-)
Edition
1st ed
Physical Description
175 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), plans ; 28 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9780696225468
  • Chapter 1. Fences and Functions
  • Boundary Fences
  • Security Fences
  • Fencing for Privacy
  • Creating Comfort Zones
  • Drawing Plans
  • Chapter 2. Building Fences
  • Vertical Board Fences
  • Horizontal Rail Fences
  • Basket-Weave Fences
  • Louvered Fences
  • Mortised Post-and-Rail Fences
  • Picket Fences
  • Siding Fences
  • Lattice Fences
  • Installing a Prefabricated Panel Fence
  • Ornamental Metal Fences
  • Vinyl and Synthetic Fences
  • Installing a Chain Link Fence
  • Virginia Zigzag Fences
  • Kentucky Rail Fences
  • Bamboo Fences
  • Variations on Your Fence Theme
  • Chapter 3. Building Good Gates
  • Designing a Gate
  • Hardware and Latches
  • Building a Braced-Frame Gate
  • Building a Z-Frame Gate
  • Building a Diagonal Solid-Core Gate
  • Building a Paneled Gate
  • Hanging a Gate
  • Chapter 4. Building Basics
  • Landscaping Tools
  • Layout and Measuring Tools
  • Carpentry Hand Tools
  • Power Tools
  • Choosing Materials
  • Fasteners and Hardware
  • Measuring and Marking
  • Using a Circular Saw
  • Using a Table Saw and Power Miter Saw
  • Fastening
  • Making Lattice Panels
  • Laying Out Your Fence and Setting Posts
  • Laying Out a Curved Fence Line
  • Laying Out Sloped Fences
  • Building an Edge-Rail Fence Frame
  • Building a Flat-Rail Frame
  • Cutting Notches, Mortises, and Tenons
  • Installing Surface-Mounted Infill
  • Installing Inset Infill
  • Handy Infill Installation Tips
  • Building Curved Fence Sections
  • Finishing Outdoor Projects
  • Finishing Tools and Finishes
  • Chapter 5. Repairing Fences and Gates
  • Making Rail Repairs
  • Adding Posts
  • Replacing Posts
  • Shoring Up a Damaged Post
  • Straightening a Leaning Fence
  • Fixing Sagging Gate Posts
  • Making Gate Repairs
  • Extending a Fence Line
  • Repainting a Fence
  • Glossary
  • Resource Guide
  • Index

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