Abstract

This specification covers the design, fabrication, and installation practices for wood fences, including fences combined with wood and other materials, that are based on fundamental construction principles combined with long-standing traditional fence building skills. This specification also provides a systematic method of purchase, inspection with basis for rejection, and certification of manufactured wood fences by the fence industry. The generic classifications for wood fencing covered here are the rail fences (Type I), board fences (Type II), picket fences (Type III), and solid panel fences (Type IV).

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers all wood fences, including fences combined with wood and other materials.

1.2 This specification covers three classifications of wood fences. This specification is based on fundamental construction principles combined with long-standing traditional fence building skills, and covers the design, fabrication, and installation practices of wood fences.

1.3 This specification also provides a systematic method of purchase, inspection with basis for rejection, and certification of manufactured wood fences by the fence industry.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. Acceptable industry-wide SI equivalents are being developed.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

A641/A641M Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire

A809 Specification for Aluminum-Coated (Aluminized) Carbon Steel Wire

B221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes

D2605 Specification for Volatile Petroleum Solvent (LPG) for Preparing Pentachlorophenol Solutions

D3225 Specification for Low-Boiling Hydrocarbon Solvent for Oil-Borne Preservatives

D3506 Specification for Inhibited Grade Methylene Chloride for Preparing Pentachlorophenol Solutions

F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Fence Framework

F1667 Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples

Federal Standards

Canadian Standards Association Document

National Forest Products Association Standard

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.090 (External structures)

DOI: 10.1520/F0537-01R07

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ASTM F537