FENCES AND THEIR CONSTRUC- 

 TION 



IF the line of boundary, whether a 

 fence, a wall or a hedge is placed at 

 the border of your property with that of 

 some one else, it is well to consult the law 

 as to what constitutes a " legal fence." 

 The various States have their own laws. 

 They govern the height and the material 

 and proclaim usually that each party to 

 a boundary shall maintain his half, con- 

 sequently you have no control over the 

 portion which does not face your land. 

 If you wish complete control of the fence 

 or wall, it must be entirely on your prop- 

 erty. The above points might be kept in 

 mind when determining the form your 

 boundary line is to take. 



Fences are usually of wood, iron, wire 

 or their combinations. The commonest 

 form of fence, pure and simple, is of wood. 

 This is very natural as wood is our easiest 



