From 6cb6f5808f44f30b07245ad8b325821da8261717 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andreas Nygard Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:37:12 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] fencing: Choice - picket fence $400ish --- docs/playground/fencing.md | 43 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 38 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/playground/fencing.md b/docs/playground/fencing.md index 8f455cc..82521bd 100644 --- a/docs/playground/fencing.md +++ b/docs/playground/fencing.md @@ -4,16 +4,49 @@ Boundary is `3570` x `2800`. `6370` total. 1.2m seems good against Augie. -## Exploration +Has a gate. + +Rails 150mm down from top and up from bottom of pickets. -Bunnings: +> Fix the rails to the posts with two 75 x 3.75mm galvanised bullet head nails. Joins in the rails should be butted together in the centre of the post notch. Stagger the joins in the rails over different posts. +> Don't use plain steel nails, as they'll eventually rust and leave brown stains on the fence. Use galvanised fasteners for all outdoor fixings. + +## Exploration 1. [70mm H3 Treated Pine Picket 1.2m](https://www.bunnings.com.au/70-x-19mm-fence-picket-h3-treated-pine-windsor-1-2m_p0051791): $4.95 2. [90mm H3 Treated Pine Deck 4.8m](https://www.bunnings.com.au/90-x-22mm-decking-h3-treated-pine-4-8m_p8032591): $23.90 3. [2.2m x 1.2m Pool Fence](https://www.bunnings.com.au/rapidfence-2200-x-1200mm-dark-grey-square-tube-pool-fence-panel_p0261643): $89 -Cost: +Costs: -1. 70mm gaps gives 45 pickets (should be less after plinths): $223 +1. 70mm gaps gives 45 pickets (should be less after posts): $223 2. 70mm gaps gives 40 1.2m cuts; 10 planks: $239 -3. 3-4 fences gives: $267 - $356 \ No newline at end of file +3. 3-4 fences gives: $267 - $356 + +### Picket Fence + +Also need. + +1. Rails + +- [70x35mm 3.6m](https://www.bunnings.com.au/70-x-35mm-outdoor-framing-mgp10-h3-treated-pine-3-6m_p8032107): $19.08 +- [70x35 3.0m](https://www.bunnings.com.au/70-x-35mm-outdoor-framing-mgp10-h3-treated-pine-3-0m_p8032105): $15.90 + +1. Posts: Need 4 rect and 1 square + +- [90x45mm 4.8m](https://www.bunnings.com.au/90-x-45mm-outdoor-framing-mgp10-h3-treated-pine-4-8m_p8032180): $40.80 +- [80x80mm 1.8m](https://www.bunnings.com.au/88-x-88mm-1-8m-f7-h4-kd-treated-pine-premium-post_p8423171): $49 + +Costs: + +- Rails: $70 +- Posts: $90 + +## Options + +1. Picket fence: $383 + hinges +2. Pool fence: $267 - $356 + +## Choice + +Go with the picket fence it's cuter. \ No newline at end of file