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INSIDE THIS ISSUE • Becoming partners with your suppliers is important part of "value chain" • National Drowning Prevention Month publicizes lifesaving practices • Proper classification of workers can avoid much grief from the IRS JUNE 2013 Celebrating our 29th year of publication • Be sure to visit us online at www.worldfencenews.com Huge privacy fence isolates neighborhood from electric substation Main Line Fence Co. of Cumberland, Maine recently completed a major wood fence project that utilized a 12' tall by 168' long pressure treated privacy fence to block the view of a new $100 million electric substation located virtually in the backyards of several residential properties. Handling fence materials of this size and weight is always a challenge, and complicating the situation were the tough Northeast winter weather and rugged terrain. But the project was completed on time and to everyone's satisfaction, said Main Line Fence estimator and project manager Ryan Cianchette. "We were contacted by the general contractor to come up with a long lasting solution to complaints from the surrounding residents about the view of the substation," said Cianchette. "It was determined that a 12' tall solid fence would be adequate to restrict the ironworldfencing.com Fused & Extruded Wire Golden Gate Slide Ornamental Iron Fencing & MORE! view and minimize the impact of the new giant structure. The design we came up with has best been described as a 'deck on its side' and consists of Pre Galv & Aluminized PVC & Polyester Coated Pipe 8" x 8" x 16' rough sawn pressure Wire treated posts set in 24" wide by 48" deep concrete footings. The backing rails are pressure treated 2x6s mounted to the posts using galvanized joist hangers." All the vertical members are 5/4" x 6" x 12' pressure treated decking planks, he noted. Top and bottom trim boards were added, and these serve to improve the look. "Due to the scale of the fence we wanted to try and break up lines as well as keep everything proportional, At top, the 12 foot tall pressure treated privacy fence provides separation of the to try and avoid the fence looking like large electric substation from adjoining residences, and the wood construction a giant, utilitarian wall," said blends into the natural Maine landscape. To support the fence, uprights were set in 24" wide x 48" deep concrete footings. Above, 5/4" x 6"x 12' pressure treated Cianchette. "Second, the trim boards deck planks were used for the pickets. At left, Main Line Fence crew members help counter twisting Justin Kinne, Privacy Panels (90 and Scott Golding raise one Gates any warping andCorrugated SteelZane Campbell, Ryan Oakes mph wind protection) of the 350 continued on page 11 WE SHIP EVERYWHERE! pound support posts into place. (Main Line Fence Co. photos) 1-888-487-3448