Traditional Fence Building in Newfoundland and Labrador
Name : Traditional Fence Building in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Category : Home and Garden
Files Source: www.heritagefoundation.ca
File Added : May 27, 2010
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This online pdf contain a traditonal fence building. Share information about how to make Paling Fence, Longer Fence, Picket Fence, Riggle/Wriggle Fence, Wattle Fence.In Newfoundland, fences were built for a number of reasons including keeping animals out of gardens and delineating property lines.
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“There are five main traditional fence types in Newfoundland: the Paling Fence, the Longer Fence, the Picket Fence, the Riggle Fence and the Wattle Fence; and each was used for a different purpose. It is difficult to discern the exact origin of each type of fence, but it can be assumed that all types have European origins especially in Ireland, Scotland and England. The function and style of each fence type is outlined in this brochure. Fences are an important part of our history and landscape and are worth preserving. The paling fence is the most refined of these five fence types and was used mainly in front yard for decorative purposes and to demarcate property lines. This type of fence was constructed by using two horizontal planks with evenly spaced vertical palings nailed to them. The palings for these fences were usually a standard size of approximately four feet long and three inches wide. To make these fences more attractive the tops of the palings were often rounded or pointed and the entire fence was usually painted or stained. The longer (lunger) fence is similar to the stake and rail fence type that is common in other regions. The longer fence was used to keep sheep, cattle and other large livestock out of gardens or meadows in order to protect the crops. One disadvantage of the longer fence was that it was not very effective in keeping smaller animal out of gardens and……….”(download for more information)
