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August 11, 2009
Contempory Ipe Fence
Can anyone point me towards resources that illustrate how to construct a modern fence such as this. I'm not looking for a contractor to take on this project. Looking for insight into the structure and design of creating such a fence. Many thanks.
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Look online at Fine Homebuilding
Posted by: Arkady at August 11, 2009 4:10 PM
Fine Homebuilding looks like an excellent source. I'll have to do some lengthy scouring of their pages. Thanks Arklady.
Anyone else have any other suggestions?
Posted by: moderncontemp at August 11, 2009 4:34 PM
check out steve@urbanexteriors.biz
Posted by: lilacgirl at August 11, 2009 6:01 PM
Try going to a bookstore and browsing the Architect's Graphic Standards. There are details for the construction of fences like this. With minor tweaking, you can slightly modify those details to suit a more modern aesthetic.
Posted by: 60designers at August 11, 2009 6:43 PM
Not for nothing, but that looks like Cedar, not Ipe.
Pretty simple detail, really. Set 4x4 posts every 6 feet. Screw 1 x 6 Ipe planks to the posts. Cover joint with 1 x 4 Ipe applied vertically.
Posted by: bugleg at August 11, 2009 7:34 PM
A quick comment about this kind of fence design: while the OP may put a premium on privacy or blocking a bad view, be aware that this will also block sun and air circulation. If you plan to do much gardening, that could be an issue.
Posted by: grand army at August 12, 2009 11:31 AM
Agreed on all counts- that's not ipe, and that should be as easy as pie for anyone with even basic construction skills. Be sure to use outdoor rated fasteners to avoid rust or staining.
Don't see how these would block air circulation with gaps between the boards.
Posted by: houseowax at August 12, 2009 12:30 PM
Well, houseowax, I'm not suggesting anyone need worry about suffocating! But this design is to all intents and purposes the equivalent of a solid fence, and experienced gardeners will tell you that's not ideal in the narrow bowling alley-like conditions of Brooklyn backyards. Ideally you want air to be able to move around as much as possible. With poor air circulation, odd microclimates of stagnant air can develop where plants become susceptible to ailments like powdery mildew.
Posted by: grand army at August 12, 2009 5:47 PM
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