Fences and Gates - Fence installation resources

Can anyone recommend a book, video, or website that goes into the details on the methods and tools necessary to install a no-climb type of fence?

Also, how do you find out if a particular type of fence is permitted?

I'm buying a home, and considering installing a fence to keep my dog in myself, since contractors seem to be charging ridiculous amounts in labor around here.

Thoughts and suggestions welcome.

Aldyrin,

Welcome to the forums.

What do you want to use for the fencing? Wood, vinyl, masonary, chain link, wrought iron or aluminum, wire, ... ALL can be done "no climb" as long as the only consideration is keeping the dog in. If it has to be done "no climb" because there's a swimming pool on the property, that will eliminate a few possibilities that could be used for the fencing.

Before we can suggest books, videos or web sites that will tell you how, we have to know what you are considering for material.

I was thinking ranch style fencing, like REDBRAND's Non-Climb Horse Fence, which is a wire mesh type fence. I'm not sure whether or not I should use metal posts or wood.

The reason I'm thinking along these lines is mainly because it ought to be able to keep my dog in, and it is my impression this is much cheaper than other fence alternatives.

For complete peace of mind, I'm also probably going to get an underground dog fence for my golden retriever, since he loves to dig, and is smart.

The fence will probably be about 280 linear feet, in semi-rocky soil, and about a 15 degree slope.

That's the cheapest fence that you can put in.

Books, videos, websites ... Doubt that any exist. The fence is self explanatory.

T-bar posts, the driver to drive them into the ground, and the wire ties to attach the fencing to them.

The use of a split rail or post and rail type of fencing with the use of a heavy gauge vinyle coated or galvanized coated wire is the better way to go. Cost depends upon your area. Ease of installations is purely about the ease of digging a hole in your ground. Depth is typically about 30 inches. But even that depends on the materials used.

I would suggest attaching the wire fencing with 1 1/2" galvanized staples . Driving the staples in with a hammer. A very easy task.

If you have an aggressive dog, one with enough strength push a door in with his body or nose, I would suggest the use of a 1 1/2 mini mesh. The size of the diamond would make the fence very difficult to climb.\
This option is not cheap.. Mini mesh in a 4 foot height usually costs about $3 plus a foot.