Wood Picket Fence Materials and Cost Sheet
Wood picket fence designs are many. Here is a sample material and cost sheet for constructing an 8 foot long fence section of wood picket fence I have at my own home.
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Wood Picket Design, Scale and Sizing
Wood picket fence designs are already provided by many companies. After you determine the scale and size of the wood picket fence, visit a local fence supplier - they may have what you need. Wood picket fences should reflect the design of your home, but the spacing of wood posts and size of the pickets are up to you.
Building and Installing a Wood Picket Fence
To build a wood picket fence, you should first plan for post placement and gates. Check the zoning laws to see if they permit picket fences. Pre-cut and pre-treat your wood pickets before installing. It will save you time during the installation and will keep your wood picket fence looking newer for longer.
Chain Link Fence
If installing a chain link fence as a do it yourself project be sure to follow some installation pointers. Select a quality grade strong fence to install, not a flimsy chainlink fence with small posts. The Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute has an eight-step guide on how to install chain link fence.
Quality Chain Link Fence Checklist
A chain link fence is strong and long lasting if installed correctly. The Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute has published a twenty-point chainlink fence checklist for before, during and after installing a chain link fence.
AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show July 16 2005
Tim opens the show talking about soil moisture problems caused by the dry weather. Caller questions include removing deep mildew stains from grout, condensation on basement walls, the best roof ventilation, wall cracks from dry soil and sewer rats in a city house. Yeeech!
Books on Fences
Fence building requires planning and reading. The following books about fencing will be labor and time savers and give you some great fence design ideas.
Engineered I Joist Advantages
Engineered I joists offer many advantages. The floor joists can be purchased in varying depths with different flanges on the top and bottom. The I joists install in the same way as a traditional wood floor joist and make for a stiffer, squeakless floor.
Approved Engineered I Joist Manufacturers
Engineered I joists now have a uniform set of manufacturing rules for quality control. The following is a list of the manufacturers of engineered I joists who make joists that meet the PRI-400 guidelines.
Installing Engineered I Joists
Engineered I joists are similar to traditional floor joists, but have a few special care requirements. I joists should be stored upright and not come in contact with moisture and need to be blocked to prevent rollover. Here are some tips for installation and cutting holes in an I joist.