Instructions / Assembly

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Building Fences
material is highly recommended for its
durability. Cedar and redwood are other
appropriate choices.
Post Caps
McFarland Cascade
®
post caps will provide the
finishing touch you’re looking for.
See post caps in more detail on page 10.
Getting Down To It
Building a fence is easy if you follow these
six steps. Once you get started, you’ll find that
there are no real obstacles. Because of the
repetitive nature of fence building, your skills
will improve as your fence goes up.
1. Choosing Your Fencing Styles and
Accessories
The basic fence is formed by a series of 6’ or 8’
horizontal sections that can be easily covered
in a number of
attractive ways.
Shown here is one
simple fence with
a basic materials
list. Other fencing
options are also
illustrated. Most have
siding boards that are 1”
thick, such as 1”x6”s and 1”x4”s.
Materials List
Solid Board
Privacy Fence
6’ Tall, 8’ Section
• 2 Posts, 4” x 4”- 8’
(One post for each next section)
• 2 rails, 2” x 4” - 8’
• 16 Siding Boards 1” x 6” - 6’
• Galvanized Fence Brackets (optional)*
• Galvanized Nails*
• 2 Bags Ready Mix Concrete (one bag for each
next section)
2. Sketching Your Plan
Choose a fence style from the Fencing Styles
section in this brochure and then roughly
sketch out the planned location of your new
fence. Include in the drawing any property
boundary lines, structures, large plants or
walkways that may be near your fence. Make
a note of the fence height that you are consid-
ering. You may have a 6-foot fence planned
for the backyard and a 3-foot fence in front.
Check your local zoning codes for fencing
regulations which may include height restric-
tions, boundary line set-back requirements
and materials restrictions. If your fence will
be built near a property line, check its loca-
tion carefully. If you are unsure of the loca-
Board on Board — Horizontal and Vertical Curved Panel Picket
Alternating Boards and Alternating Panels Diagonal Board
Horizntal Louver Lattice Top Closed Post and Board
(May also be vertical)
Ranch Rail and Post and Rail
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*See Pg. 4 for
recommended hardware.