Introduction Chapter One: Planning, Design, and Layout Fence Law - Fencing with a Purpose - Style and Other Design Considerations - Creating Plans - Plumb, Level, and Square - Before You Start Digging Chapter Two: Wood Fences Choosing the Wood - Fasteners for All Seasons - Setting Posts - Attaching Rails - Post Top Details - The Picket Fence - Vertical-Board Fences - Louvered Fences - Lattice Fences - Vinyl and Other Wood Alternatives - Choosing and Applying a Finish Chapter Three: Metal Fences Ornamental Fences - Chain-Link Fences - Mesh Fencing Chapter Four: Gates Design Decisions - Gate Hardware Resources Index.