Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsMendocino Forest Products ManualsFence Hardware3/4 in. x 8 in. x 5 ft. Tongue & Groove Redwood Fence Picket

18"

6'0"

18"

Redwood fences

for

all r

easons

There is something deeply

satisfying about a fence. Whether

we’re talking about a simple, rough-

hewn structure that meanders

around your property or an

intricately designed barrier for a

pool and patio, a fence adds quality

to your personal spaces.

A perimeter fence is an attractive

way to separate your property from

the neighbors and to more fully per-

sonalize the land around your home.

If there are children next door, a

solid fence can help keep baseballs

from rolling into your flower beds,

and it can discourage passers-by

from taking an occasional shortcut

across a carefully clipped lawn.

Fences are also great for those

who value privacy. Cozy spaces

can be fashioned for reading and

relaxing that are totally sheltered

from the outside world, or you can

section off larger areas—even an

entire yard—to form an area that is

personal and protected.

Fences also define areas for

specialized use, such as a pool and

patio, a dog run, or an area for a

private garden, while smaller

sections of fences can be employed

as an integral part of the property’s

overall landscaping design.

For the security-minded, a solid

surrounding structure serves as a

psychological, as well as a physical,

deterrent to intruders.

Depending on where your home

is located, noise and traffic from an

adjacent road can be bothersome, or

prevailing winds and harsh sunlight

may interfere with your enjoyment

of the outdoors. By softening

sounds and providing a barrier to

wind and sun, a fence can extend

the time you spend outdoors and

increase the pleasure of outdoor

living. In addition, by reshaping the

exterior spaces, a fence will con-

tribute to your home’s overall

ambiance, appearance and value.

Window box design

This perimeter fence

affords both

maximum privacy and an opportunity

provide a backdrop

for

plantings.

Though

projecting a highly finished look, the fence

made from an economical grade

redwood. The Merchantable

grade

redwood used

for

the fence boards

con-

tains a

combination

heartwood and

sapwood. A 2x4

intermediate

rail

adds design interest.

2"x6

cap

2"x4"

rail

1"x8"

fencing

6"x6"

post

2"x6"

2"x6" cap

1"x8"

2"x4"

2"x6"

cap

4"x4"

2"x6" rail

2"x4" trim

Sturdy screen divider

The screen divider has an attractively

massive look with diagonal

fence

boards

adding a touch

lightness

the

solid,

box-like design. Knot-

containing

garden

grades

redwood—

Construction

Heart

and Construction

Common—are ideal

for

a structure

of this

type. These

grades

provide the

strength

and durability redwood

known

for

economical

price.

6'0"

4"x6"

rail

2"x4"

framing

4"x6"

post

1"x4"

fencing

4"x6" rail

1"x4"

4"x6" post

2"x4"

framing

4"x6"

rail

Summary of content (8 pages)

PAGE 1
Redwood fences for all reasons There is something deeply satisfying about a fence. Whether we’re talking about a simple, roughhewn structure that meanders around your property or an intricately designed barrier for a pool and patio, a fence adds quality to your personal spaces. A perimeter fence is an attractive way to separate your property from the neighbors and to more fully personalize the land around your home.
PAGE 2
Post-board-and-rail fence Here is an ideal design for enclosing a back yard or corner lot. The height of the fence effectively screens out street sights and sounds, and the spacing of the boards can be varied to accommodate a specified amount of air flow and privacy. Built of Clear grade redwood, the contrasting sapwood2"x4" heartwood content rails adds color interest to 1"x4" and the design.
PAGE 3
Craftsman-style fence This fence is characterized by the use of rounded edges and custom craftsmanship. Situated along a front and side yard, the fence echoes both the Japanese character of the landscaping, and the Craftsman elements of a classic shingle house. Fenceboards are spaced apart allowing for a visual connection 2"x6" cap rail between the sculpted 1"x3" nailers plants and the 1"x4" and 1"x6" garden within.
PAGE 4
Post-and-rail boundary fence Blending with an existing arbor, this simple post-and-rail style fence offers both security and elegance. Design details such as the kickboard and 2x6 cap rail create visual interest. Custom latticework on the gate is contained by a 2x8 intermediate rail. Fenceboards are 2"x6" cap rail alternating 1x4’s 1"x4" nailers and 1x6’s with 1"x3" trim 1 inch spaces.
PAGE 5
Intricate pool-side screen Visual interest and privacy for a spa are provided by combining two different fence designs. The elegant lattice, built with 2x2’s which alternate front to back, creates a decorative and airy screen, while the louvered screen provides privacy and wind protection. Overhead trellises are used to shade benches and support hanging plants, while built-in 2"x6" cap rail planters complete 2"x2" vertical rails the inviting setting.
PAGE 6
Grapestake fence A rustic, yet contemporary six-foot-tall grapestake fence creates security and privacy in a front yard. Grapestakes are rough-cut, pointed 2x2’s which vary in width, thickness and length. Support rails, top and bottom, are 2x4’s. Brick columns, topped by antique-type lights, frame a 1x6 redwood gate and help to create an impressive 2"x4" cap rail entrance way.
PAGE 7
Privacy fence for spa The Clear All Heart redwood fence allows privacy while permitting air and light to filter through to a 8-foot spa and beyond to the master bedroom. Redwood decking, planters and bench complement the 1/4x4-inch bender board fence. The 1x2 vertical nailers are 2"x6" cap rail attached to both sides of the fencing 4"x4" post to provide structural 1"x2" vertical stability and strength.
PAGE 8
Build and hang the gate Fig. 11: GATE FRAME & BRACE There’s something deeply satisfying about a gate that opens easily, swings freely, and closes securely with a reassuring click. Building such a gate requires you to exercise care and craftsmanship in each of the five steps of gate construction: setting the gate posts, building the frame, adding fencing boards, hanging the gate and installing the latch.