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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-09-13, Page 29PRESSURE TREATED 71 -4 For Patios For Fences, PIaiPlain or Fancy A Dock or Diving Raft... . . . TM FOR EVERY BUILDING. NEED NEW CONSTRUCTION • OFFICES • HOMES COTTAGES • CHALETS • FOUNDATIONS Because it's pressure impregnated with clean, water -borne preservatives that become locked in the cellular wood, fibers, ALL WEATHER WOOD is im- pervious to decay, rot and insect attack. That's why it's so ideal for outdoor projects such as the patio shown at left. All Weather Wood comes in a variety of sizes 1X6 c p PER FOOT. - 21(4 PER FOOT 4x4 PER 100T 2x8 PER FOOT • Economy and Added Value Building with ALL WEATHER WOOD'S adds value to builder and buyer alike. From the very first day of construction, the preserved permanence of ALL WEATHER WOOD® means full wood - grained beauty and protection. Far surpassing untreated wood, the economy and versatility of ALL WEATHER WOOD® is not permanence alone. Equally important, it is maintenance free; ALL WEATHER WOOD® needs no painting or staining. It doesn't require it, but if you wish you can paint or stain AO Weather Wood.It will simply act as an in- depth prime coat. 'Page 5 The best way to space pickets .is,to use a picke as a "spacer: It's taster and it insures.uniformity. y+' WOOD SP14cE{Z CENTEa MARK BLOCK ON ST{�ING Before you begin, make sure your property roperty line is correct, and check your local building by-laws. How To Set Your Posts Gates Are Easy Too Shown here is one design that's easy to build But regardless of which design you choose, allow a minimum width of 36" between " posts for easy accessibility. The first thing to do is to make sure your posts are in line. The simplest way of aligning posts is to begin with two end posts. Set one per- manently and fix the other one to adjust slightly. Then stretch twine at bottom and top and align the in- termediate posts before' cementing them in place. Space and dig your post holes every 5' or, 8' apart (never more than 8' apart or your fence will sag.) Then put stone or gravel at the tiottorn of the. hole for drainage. Treat the ends of the posts with preservative and thejn anchorthem in the hole with ready -mix concrete. Use, a level to make sure that each post is exactly vertical. Brace the posts until the concrete has set. It's a good idea to build a small concrete mound around each post to stop " water from collecting at,the base. Brace the corner posts in ' both direc- tions. Let the posts stand for 2 or 3 days before adding the fen- cing.