Backyard Dog/Pool Fence

johnesher

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I was able to use my TS55 with the CT26 and my RO125 to complete my "prototype" fence in the rear of my property. It's 42' long and runs from the house to the woodshop (one car shed) near the edge of my property. My wife and I couldn't agree on anything pre-built from wood, and the vinyl was too expensive, not to mention ugly. So I made my own from 4"x4" posts, 2"x4" top rails, 2"x6" bottom rails, 5/4"x6" pickets and leftover (from the deck) 5/4"x6" decking as a cap. It has a 48" gate made using the Adjust-A-Gate AG36 frame with self closing hinges and a MagnaLatch Series3 pool latch.

Having put in a post and rail fence at my previous house with a pre-built (from the fence company) gate that I never liked, and a gate I built myself out of 5/4"x6" decking, I can't say enough good things about the Adjust-A-Gate, at least at this point. It was painless and my gate is square and swings true. I guess the true test will be in one year, but if you have an inch in width to spare on your next build, look into it.

Considering it was my first fence I've ever built, I'm fairly happy, but will use 6"x6" posts on the next section. I'm not happy with the reveals on the rails and pickets at the posts. Probably will also purchase the PT earlier and let it dry and finish prior to install as I'm not looking forward to the finishing job forthcoming.

The first photo is the neighbor's side, and the second is the dog's side. I put a sanded brick stepping area on the inside of the fence at the gate that I haven't photographed yet.
 

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Nice job but, It seems obvious that you don't have a Golden Retriever who would dig under that fence in 10 minutes or less ;-)
 
jacko9 said:
Nice job but, It seems obvious that you don't have a Golden Retriever who would dig under that fence in 10 minutes or less ;-)

Or jump over it! That seems quite short for a dog fence.
 
jacko9 said:
That seems quite short for a dog fence.

It's 52" to the top. Certainly high enough for the mutt, but I'm sure the GSD could clear it if someone provoked her...
 
jacko9 said:
Nice job but, It seems obvious that you don't have a Golden Retriever who would dig under that fence in 10 minutes or less ;-)

Yep, mine would too!

I also had a mutant monster beagle years ago .. he would have chewed through it [eek]

Our pool fencing is metal with a concrete and stone foundation. Regs on pool safety in my part of Oz are pretty heavy, so its best to apply overkill here.
 
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