Fence Installation & Materials Flashcards
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When installing a split-rail fence, how are the rails typically connected to the posts?
Answer: Inserted into pre-drilled mortise holes in the post
Split-rail fence systems use mortise (routed or pre-drilled) holes in the posts to accept the tapered tenon ends of the rails, requiring no fasteners.
What is the maximum recommended height for a residential fence without requiring engineered drawings in most US jurisdictions?
Answer: 6 feet
Most US municipalities allow residential fences up to 6 feet in height without requiring stamped engineering drawings, though local codes vary.
A galvanized chain-link fence shows white corrosion on the wire. What does this indicate?
Answer: The zinc coating is actively protecting the steel beneath
White rust (zinc oxide) on galvanized chain-link indicates the sacrificial zinc coating is corroding to protect the underlying steel, which is normal zinc behavior.
Which post-setting method is preferred in freeze-thaw climates to prevent frost heave of fence posts?
Answer: Concrete footing poured below the frost line
Pouring a concrete footing that extends below the local frost line prevents freeze-thaw cycles from heaving the post out of the ground.
What is the function of a 'stretcher bar' in chain-link fence installation?
Answer: A rigid bar threaded through fence fabric at the terminal to allow even tensioning
A stretcher bar is woven through the end of the chain-link fabric so tension can be applied uniformly across the entire fabric height.
When installing aluminum fence panels into routed post channels, what material is applied to reduce metal-to-metal wear and noise?
Answer: Plastic end caps or nylon inserts
Plastic end caps or nylon inserts on rail ends prevent galvanic corrosion, reduce rattling, and protect the aluminum from direct metal-to-metal contact.
A fence contractor must install a 200-foot wood fence on a lot with a 3% cross-slope. How many stepped sections are needed if each step can drop a maximum of 6 inches?
Answer: 12 steps
A 3% slope over 200 feet equals 6 feet of total drop; dividing 72 inches by the 6-inch maximum step height requires 12 stepped sections.