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Fences & Boundaries.

Understand load paths, sound foundations, and the animals a fence protects.

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Fences & Boundaries

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Fence Post Setting

Plan a small fence post around soil, frost, wind, and the load it must carry.

IntermediateHalf-day

Fences & Boundaries

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Fence Bracing

Follow the force from tensioned wire into a corner or end assembly.

Intermediate1 hour

Fences & Boundaries

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Gate Alignment

Diagnose a dragging gate by checking the opening, hinges and supporting post in order.

Intermediate45 minutes

Fences & Boundaries

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Wire Fence Inspection

Walk a wire fence safely and record failures before they become escape routes or injuries.

Beginner45 minutes

Fences & Boundaries

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Animal-Safe Fencing

Match an enclosure to the species, terrain and consequence of escape before choosing materials.

IntermediatePlanning day

Fences & Boundaries

Wooden Fence Repair

Replace a damaged non-structural fence board while checking posts and rails first.

IntermediateHalf-day

Fences & Boundaries

Garden Trellises

Plan a light plant support around crop habit, access and seasonal inspection.

Intermediate1 hour

Fences & Boundaries

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Dry-Stone Boundaries

Read a dry-laid boundary wall for movement, drainage and historic value before repair.

Beginner45 minutes

Fences & Boundaries

Living Fences

Plan a planted boundary while keeping animal containment and legal lines separate.

BeginnerPlanning day; seasonal care

Fences & Boundaries

⚠ Specialist review needed

Fence Tension

Recognize stored wire energy and diagnose sag without guessing a tension setting.

Intermediate30 minutes

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