Preparing
to Build Wooden Fences in the Landscape
By Janeth Duque
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While chain link fences are use in some landscapes,
most people prefer to make use of wooden fences
when building an attractive landscape. This
is because wood is a rather versatile material
that can be made to look a variety of ways.
Installing your own wood fence requires time
and energy, but it is often worth it as you
can have privacy without detracting from the
look of your landscape. Even if you do not build
a very tall fence, a wood fence around your
yard can prevent unwanted animals (like dogs)
from getting into your yard. But before you
begin, there are a few things to know about
preparing to build wooden fences.
It is important to know the basic elements of
the wooden fence before you get started. These
are the elements that almost every fence consists
of, and are almost universally necessary to
build an attractive and effective fence. You
will need posts. These are vertical elements
that are placed in the ground. They rise above
the ground, of course, and properly set posts
are essential for keeping all of the other components
in place. Some posts extend above the
top of the fence for decorative purposes and
others are only as high as the fence itself.
Another important element of support is the
rail. Rails act as spanners, connect the posts.
They run parallel to the ground and serve as
the horizontal support elements. Almost every
fence style makes use of top and bottom rails,
and some also utilize middle rails. Finally,
panels are required for the successful fence.
Sometimes the panels are referred to as boards.
There are open fence styles that make no use
of panels, but panels of lattice work or even
just straight boards are the main elements that
provide privacy.
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Next,
you should prepare to install your wood fence.
If you would like your installation to go smoothly,
you should plan and prepare so that everything
is in order before you begin. It is virtually
impossible to complete a landscape project without
any hiccups, but with a little advance planning
you should be able to take care of things in
a relatively smooth manner. The first thing
you need to do is check with your local zoning
or building board to find out the height or
design restrictions. Additionally, chances are
that you
will need a building perm it before you begin.
You also want to make sure that the fence you
build will be within the borders of your own
property. If you need to have a survey beforehand
to satisfy the neighbors, do so, as this can
save you legal fees down the road if the neighbor
decides to sue. Another thing of paramount importance
is to find out from the local utility companies
where the underground gas, electric, and power
lines are located.
Additionally,
check with the phone and cable companies regarding
possible underground lines they may have. It
can be dangerous to damage such lines, and if
you do so, you are responsible for the costs
associated with repairing the damage. Be sure
that you have a plan for your fence, based upon
the preparation discussed above. Know where
you are going to place your posts before hand,
and have an idea of how high you want your fences.
You should also have an idea of how deep your
postholes will be. If you have properly planned
your fence, then you will be able to complete
it that much faster. Also, make sure you have
all of the necessary tools on hand. These tools
include a posthole auger, a shovel and a wheelbarrow
(to mix concrete),a hammer and a punch, a power
saw ,a level, mason’s line, and a carpenter’s
square. Many of these tools need not be purchased
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About
The Author:
Janeth Duque of Geeks On Steroids. Janeth is
well known in the world of web design and search
engine optimization.
Web Site: Geeks on Steroids View their website
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janeth@geeksonsteroids.com
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