Wooden Fences
Fences have many purposes, including security, privacy, and  ornamentation, but not all wooden fences are alike. Do you want a  rustic post-and-board fence or a colonial white picket fence? Do you  need a gate for the driveway or a trellis for the roses? With some  thought and planning, the fence you build can both fulfill your needs  and enhance your property. George Nash describes the many types of  wooden fencing and recommends certain kinds of wood (all common  hardwoods, he says, are generally unsuitable, as they swell, warp, and  rot too easily). He also tells how to apply for a building permit,  develop a site plan, establish the level line, lay out, build, and  maintain all the parts of the fence. It's one of the best references  available on the subject, and certainly the most beautiful.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.