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How to Build & Repair Fences & Gates
 Whether it's meant to keep animals in or out, to mark a boundary, or to provide a little privacy, a proper fence can make the difference between a world of trouble and peace of mind.
For every situation, there's a type of fence that might work better than others. Wood posts or steel, electric mesh or barbed wire or rail: this book will help you figure out what kind of fence you need and how to go about building and maintaining it.
A writer and adviser on sound farming practices, Rick Kubik offers clear and expert advice on what works best in certain areas and for particular purposes. His instructions for planning and constructing each variety of fencing take the guesswork out of a job of critical importance to most landowners, because good fences make good neighbors.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Start in the Right Place
- Planning the Fence
- Assessing Whether to Repair or Replace Fences
- Types of Fence
- Tools and Equipment
- Choosing and Installing Fence Posts
- Installing Wire, Boards, and Rails
- Fences for Specific Situations
- Fences for Environmental Management
- Removing Fences
- Silicon Fences
- Appendix
- Index
How to Build & Repair Fences & Gates, the first and essential tool for anyone thinking of building a fence, spares first-time and seasoned builders alike the wasted time and money of endless repairs and reconstruction.
About the Author
Rick Kubik is a certified crop adviser and lives in Strathmore, Alberta, Canada.
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 PRODUCT DETAILS:- Publisher: Voyageur Press - 2007
- Author: Rick Kubik
- Binding: Paperback - 8¼ x 10½ inches
- Pages: 128 - Over 200 color photos and illustrations
- ISBN: 9780760327746
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