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Schedule D: Fencing Specifications
D.1: Solid Wood Fence
- All posts and rails shall be rough sawn of "No. 1 Structural" grade, pressure treated with a wood preservative non-toxic to surrounding plant material, in accordance with CSA Standard 080.2 and compatible with staining requirements below. Stain to match fence boards.
- All fence boards and planks shall be rough sawn of "Quality Fencing" grade, finished with penetrating stain with preservative, conforming to CGSB Standards 1-GP145M and 204M, applied to all surfaces prior to installation and on any cuts thereafter.
- Line posts shall be minimum 8.0 ft. in length and at least (standard) 4"x 4".
- Corner posts shall be minimum 8.0 ft. in length and at least (standard) 6"x 6".
- Fence rails (min. 3) shall be maximum 7.5 ft. in length and at least (standard) 2"x 4".
- Cap rails shall be at least (standard) 2"x 6". Cant to drain.
- The finished height of opaque fencing shall be at least 6.0 ft.
- All nails used in fence construction shall meet the following specifications:
| 8.1 |
Minimum gauge of nails used - #9, common in post/rail connections |
| 8.2 |
Minimum gauge of nails used - #11.5,common in rail/fence board connections |
| 8.3 |
Galvanized - CSA G164 |
- Line posts shall be placed no more than 8.0 ft. O.C. and be firmly anchored in the soil to a depth of not less than 2.0 ft.
- The fence shall be constructed in accordance with these specifications and details provided in the Schedule D.1 drawings which forms part of these specification.
A - 2" x 6" cap rail
B - 2" x 4" top rail
C - 4" x 4" post
D - 2" x 4" middle rail
E - 2" x 4" side support
F - 1" x 6" fence boards
G - 2" x 4" bottom rail
H - finished grade
I - compacted fill
J - drain rock
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