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Horse Fence Options: Board, Vinyl, Wire and Electric
Horse fence options compared: board, vinyl rail, no-climb wire, high-tensile and electric tape, with safe heights, visibility, post spacing, gates and costs.
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Building a Fence Near Wetlands, Streams or Lakes in Connecticut
A fence near a wetland, stream or Candlewood Lake in Connecticut can need inland wetlands review. Upland review areas, shoreline rules and low-impact designs.
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Fences and Old Stone Walls: Building Alongside, Behind or On Top
Fencing beside an old Connecticut stone wall: placing posts without disturbing it, fencing behind or on top, gates through gaps, and who owns a boundary wall.
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How Long Does a Fence Last? Lifespan by Material in New England
Fence lifespan by material in New England: wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link and steel, what shortens fence life here, and signs it is time to replace.
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Neighbor Fence Questions in Connecticut: Shared Costs, Repairs and Removal
Shared costs, repairs, removal and spite fences: what Connecticut law says about fences between neighbors and the practical steps that settle most questions.
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Electric Fencing for Horses and Livestock: How It Works and What It Takes
How electric fencing for horses and livestock works: energizers, joules and ground rods, warning signs and town rules, common faults and cost compared to wire.
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Split Rail Fence With Wire Mesh: Uses, Costs and How It Is Built
A split rail fence with wire mesh keeps dogs in and keeps the rustic look. Wire types, attaching mesh, cedar or pine rails, post depth, heights and costs.
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How Tall Can a Fence Be in Connecticut? Height Rules for Front, Back and Corner Lots
Fence height limits in Connecticut are set town by town. See typical backyard and front-yard limits, corner-lot sight lines, slopes, permits and variances.
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Call Before You Dig: Marking Utilities Before a Fence Goes In in Connecticut
Call Before You Dig rules for fence posts in Connecticut: the two-day notice, what 811 marks and what it leaves out, paint colors, and hand-digging zones.
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