Build Your Own Walls and Fences

Appealing to enthusiasts and beginners alike, this series offers detailed information on planning, costing and constructing for specific DIY tasks. This text is an illustrated guide to building your own walls and fences.

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A variety of walls, hedges and fences combine to form the basic framework of the garden. This practical approach to the construction of walls and fences shows in the number of ways in which they may be used on the boundary of a property; for privacy and security, and sometimes to block out an unsightly view; to delineate certain areas as independent segments; to provide a protective screen from the elements, reduce noise and increase the value of your property. Guidance is provided for initial planning, costing and materials and step-by-step projects are illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Intended for both the experienced and inexperienced DIYer, hints and tips are given on the varities of boundaries and the style of home for which they would be suitable.