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“Excellent source of information. Benke covers all the angles on fences…”

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“This guide contains all the information you need to build the right fence for your property.” –Los Angeles Daily News

 

“…the volume abounds with excellent ideas for designing and building all types of fences…..” –Library Journal

 

“…a one-stop resource for all questions about building fences. It covers a variety of materials (e.g., wood, metal) as well as a spectrum of designs, both practical and purely aesthetic. Clear and evocative photographs abound.” –Library Journal

 

…helping you plan, install and build fences and gates to match your home style and yard, no matter what size it is.” –Daily Press

 

“…this book will give you all the information you need…”

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“…all the options homeowners can consider for the yard or garden.”

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A fence is more than just a barrier. Used in imaginative ways, it can become an architectural feature that blends well with the style of your house, a landscape element that enhances the appearance of your property, or an accent piece that helps define a part of your yard or garden.

In The Fence Bible hands-on home improvement expert Jeff Beneke provides an in-depth, comprehensive how-to encyclopedia that enables homeowners to choose and build the fences and gates that are best for their landscape--both for appearance and function.

Beneke suggests the appropriate types of fence to keep the swimming pool secure, con fine the livestock, keep deer away from the garden, or create outdoor living spaces. He then discusses the essentials of proper fence design and provides step-by-step illustrated instructions for planning, building, maintaining, and repairing any style of fence.

Beneke covers every kind of fencing: wood, masonry, and metal, as well as shrubs, hedges, and trees.

Whether you have a tiny urban backyard, a sprawling suburban plot, or a small spread in the country, this book is sure to help you find the perfect fence.

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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (March 15, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1580175309
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580175302
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #77,831 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Review from someone who's not known as a handyman, July 5, 2006
By Skyfire75 (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews
I bought this book to build a 6' privacy fence. I didn't know the first thing about building a fence but this book takes you by the hand and walks you through each step. The author does a great job of keeping things simple for the reader/beginner and includes illustrations and photos to help you envision the process. I keep referring back to sections of this book as I continure to build. Highly reccomend this book to all beginners.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent purchase - highly recomended, January 15, 2007
By CT (Pismo Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews
The author (Jeff Beneke) has a nice way of explaining options in a approachable and casual manner making the project of designing/building a fence and/or gate much more fun. This book is very complete in it's review of latches, hinges, fence options for consideration along with beatiful photography and sketchs to illustrate ideas or concepts.
Even the guys at our local fence supply company where we bought our materials were impressed with this book when I used it to reference a particular piece of hardware.
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29 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fully lives up to its name, April 6, 2005
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Jeff Beneke is an expert woodworker, house renovator, gardener, and author of more than a dozen highly commended home-improvement books designed specifically for the non-specialist general reader wanting to renovate, remodel, or otherwise improve their home and property values. The Fence Bible: How To Plan, Install, And Build Fences And Gates To Meet Every Home Style And Property Need, No Matter What Size Your Yard is Beneke's latest (and in many ways) his best "how to" title to date. This 272 page instruction manual is superbly illustrated with full color photographs and exemplary illustrations from cover to cover. If you want any kind of fencing on any kind of property, then The Fence Bible is the complete reference on how to build one whether you choose wood, stone, brick, concrete, mesh, wrought iron, living hedges, or anything else. Also available in a hardcover format (1580175864, $34.95), The Fence Bible is one reference that fully lives up to its name! Also very highly recommended from Storey Publishing is Peter Jeswald's How To Build Paths, Steps & Footbridges: The Fundamentals Of Planning, Designing, And Constructing Creative Walkways In Your Home Landscape (1580174876, $19.95, paperback; 158017-5759, $29.95, hardcover)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fence Bible
Just what I wanted--a great overview of all sorts of fences, including info on gates. There are many materials covered, as well as basic assembly/construction info and details... Read more
Published 15 months ago by D. I. Smith

3.0 out of 5 stars Average "BH&G" style book
I didn't find this book to be especially strong in any area. If you are familiar with the "Better Homes & Gardens" style of "how to" book then you know what to expect from this... Read more
Published 21 months ago by J. Berry

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST OF THE BOOKS ON THIS SUBJECT
We were looking for a good basic idea book on fence styles and types. "The Fence Bible" fit the bill. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Blue

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for all levels of handy-ness
I couldn't disagree more with the review from "GloverEggs". I borrowed this book from my library to build my first fence, and not only did it provide ample guidance on the 6'... Read more
Published on November 27, 2007 by nmw

1.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Pictures
This book has lots and lots of pretty pictures of fences that are not explained or detailed. There is decent information about rock walls, but otherwise this book really lacks in... Read more
Published on January 16, 2007 by GloverEggs

5.0 out of 5 stars Fences: In thought, word, and deed.
"The Fence Bible: ..." by Jeff Beneke is an excellent, comprehensive guide. The title says it all, and the author delivers. Read more
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