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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1955
Page
3
Instructions by J Ralph Dalzell on building wooden fences for privacy and patio wind protection. Describes planning with stakes and string, post spacing, hole depth, string alignment, concrete mix, and ensuring posts remain plumb and level. Includes practical measurements and sequence for constructing a typical fence.
The guide details lowering the concrete, waiting a week to dry, and assembling horizontal members E and F from 2x4 boards. E is nailed to posts tops, F is toenailed between posts. Use level, three grooved nails for holding power, two at E and three at F. Install 1x12 panels starting at G and H, then add J K L M etc. staggered four inches apart. At N and P, four 2 1/2 inch nails at tops and bottoms per panel. Nail bottom 1x2 strips along lower panel ends on both sides. Cap the top with a 1x8 or 2x8. Wood options vary by region: pine or cypress in Midwest/East. Douglas fir or redwood in West/Southwest. Special oils and paints available for redwood.
The advised method is to use a crosscut hand or power saw equipped for crosscutting. Ensure the blade is appropriate for presswood and sheet materials and that the cut is supported and guided to prevent splintering and inaccuracies. Use clamping and slow, steady feeds for clean results.
A reader asks how to stop cats from climbing trees and disturbing nests. A practical tip suggests wrapping an 18 inch wide band of sheet metal around the trunk a few feet above ground and extending three inches out from the tree. Also notes enamel bulbs for outdoor lighting to deter night flying insects. The rest hints at a practical approach without magic in the yellow.
Lighting specialists note a yellow lamp attracts fewer insect pests than a white bulb of equal wattage. Available in 60 and 100 watt sizes, the bulb features a fixed glass coating that resists wear and washing off.
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