Jogs in the fence are architecturally
interesting and prevented damage
to the roots of a Bishop pine.

Fence Materials

• Paintbrush
• Posthole digger
• Measuring tape
• Pencil
• Level
• Carpenter's square
• Circular saw or table saw
• Hammer
• Cordless drill or screwdriver
• Spade bit (1/2-inch) for drill
• Drill
• Pipe cutter

Use cedar, redwood, or pressure-treated pine, as desired. For glass- or acrylic-plastic-frame assembly:

• Two 2x2s, 8 feet long, for the top rails (A) and bottom rails (B)
• One 2x2, 6 feet long, for stiles (C)
• One 2x4, 8 feet long, for cap (D)

• Three 4x4s, 8 feet long, for posts (E)
• Two 2x4s, 8 feet long, for top rails (F) and bottom rails (G)
• One 2x4, 2 feet long, for middle rail (H)
• Four 1x2s, 8 feet long, for middle-rail cleats (I) and bottom-rail cleats (J)
• Two 2x2s, 2 feet long, for pipe rails (K)
• Six 1x4s, 2 feet long, for half-slats (L)
• Eighteen 1x4s, 5 feet long, for slats (M)

• Crushed rock (enough for 6 inches in the bottom of each posthole)
• 6 bags concrete mix
• 2-inch galvanized or stainless-steel deck screws
• 3-inch galvanized or stainless-steel deck screws or 10d galvanized finishing nails
• Exterior stain or sealer
• Four 8 x 21-1/2-inch pieces glass or acrylic plastic
• Clear silicone caulk
• Three 36-inch lengths of 1/2-inch copper pipe
• Verdigris finish for copper (optional)