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 DOITYOURSELFINSTRUTIONP!"PLET 

Build Your Own

Picket Fences

No. 2

IMPORTANT: This instruction booklet has been produced to provide basic information and our experienced staff available to

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 A picket fence can add the finishing touch to your home. When you

build it yourself, with the help of Kusasa 360 Proects and !ardware, you can create the e"act look you want # and you$ll sa%e

money. &our fence will keep the kids and family pets safely insideand keep unwanted guests outside, gi%ing you the pri%acy you want.

With a%erage handyman skills you$ll ha%e your own fence in no time.

'hoose a design that complements your home and garden, make sure you$%e the right tools and materials, and you$re on your way.

To do the *ob correctl it is important to select the ri%ht timbers for 

outdoor use" These are called 1durable timbers1 and will last for alon% time when buried in the %round or exposed to the weather"

Tpical timbers which are suitable for a picket fence are0 treated

 pine$ cprus pine$ *arrah$ hardwood$ and red %um" 2our &usasa'() Pro*ects and #ardware can help ou select the best local

timbers for our *ob" It is also important to use the correct si3es for the different members" -ome tpical si3es for a 4"5 metre hi%h

fence are listed below 0

Posts 465 x 75mm

Rails 4)) x '8mm

Plinth 45) x 65mm

Pickets 9) x 7) x 66mm

 

colour and turn %re" Therefore the application of a coat of paint +or 

stain, will enhance the appearance of the fence$ as well as provideadditional protection from the weather" -everal tpes of paints and

stains are suitable for external use$ our &usasa '() Pro*ects and#ardware experts can help ou select the ri%ht colour and paint

tpes for our pro*ect"