Fences & Gates A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Design and Construction

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Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-08-29
Publisher(s): Better Homes & Gardens Books
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Summary

Step-by-step instructions to build fences and gates Ideas to capitalize on decorative and privacy trends for yards, gardens, and landscapes A variety of outdoor projects to add visual impact to segment landscapes Applications for wood and other natural materials as well as new composites that resist weathering Inspirational photos that lead do-it-yourselfers through planning and design, materials selection, and construction Glossary and product information

Table of Contents

Fences and Functions
4(18)
Boundary Fences
6(4)
Security Fences
10(4)
Fencing for Privacy
14(4)
Creating Comfort Zones
18(2)
Drawing Plans
20(2)
Building Fences
22(52)
Vertical Board Fences
24(4)
Horizontal Rail Fences
28(4)
Basket-Weave Fences
32(2)
Louvered Fences
34(2)
Mortised Post-and-Rail Fences
36(2)
Picket Fences
38(4)
Siding Fences
42(4)
Lattice Fences
46(4)
Installing a Prefabricated Panel Fence
50(2)
Ornamental Metal Fences
52(4)
Vinyl and Synthetic Fences
56(4)
Installing a Chain Link Fence
60(4)
Virginia Zigzag Fences
64(2)
Kentucky Rail Fences
66(2)
Bamboo Fences
68(2)
Variations on Your Fence Theme
70(4)
Building Good Gates
74(20)
Designing a Gate
76(4)
Hardware and Latches
80(2)
Building a Braced-Frame Gate
82(2)
Building a Z-Frame Gate
84(2)
Building a Diagonal Solid-Core Gate
86(2)
Building a Paneled Gate
88(2)
Hanging a Gate
90(4)
Building Basics
94(54)
Landscaping Tools
96(2)
Layout and Measuring Tools
98(2)
Carpentry Hand Tools
100(2)
Power Tools
102(2)
Choosing Materials
104(4)
Fasteners and Hardware
108(2)
Measuring and Marking
110(2)
Using a Circular Saw
112(2)
Using a Table Saw and Power Miter Saw
114(2)
Fastening
116(4)
Making Lattice Panels
120(2)
Laying Out Your Fence and Setting Posts
122(6)
Laying Out a Curved Fence Line
128(2)
Laying Out Sloped Fences
130(2)
Building an Edge-Rail Fence Frame
132(2)
Building a Flat-Rail Frame
134(2)
Cutting Notches, Mortises, and Tenons
136(2)
Installing Surface-Mounted Infill
138(2)
Installing Inset Infill
140(2)
Handy Infill Installation Tips
142(1)
Building Curved Fence Sections
143(1)
Finishing Outdoor Projects
144(2)
Finishing Tools and Finishes
146(2)
Repairing Fences and Gates
148(22)
Making Rail Repairs
150(2)
Adding Posts
152(2)
Replacing Posts
154(2)
Shoring Up a Damaged Post
156(2)
Straightening a Leaning Fence
158(2)
Fixing Sagging Gate Posts
160(2)
Making Gate Repairs
162(4)
Extending a Fence Line
166(2)
Repainting a Fence
168(2)
Glossary 170(2)
Resource Guide 172(1)
Index 173

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