APRIL 2015
INSIDE THIS MONTH'S ISSUE:
Fencer's Field Report • Industry Calendar of Events
Fence ordinances from around the country • Reminiscing through the years, by Jim Lucci
A business lesson from the Roof Rake King, by Tom Luby
Work safer when using nail guns • January construction starts climb 9 percent
The importance of traditional follow up in a non-traditional business world, by Russell Trahan
Through the years with World Fence News – 1985 to 2015
Celebrating our 31st year of publication • Be sure to visit us online at www.worldfencenews.com
Beautiful split rail fence brings touch
of history to Virginia countryside
An unusual combination of board fence and split rail "snake" or "zig zag" fence contributes to the picturesque beauty of this farm in Appomattox, Virginia. Snake
rail is a type of fence constructed out of timber logs, usually split lengthwise into rails and typically used for agricultural or decorative fencing. Such fences require
much more timber than other types of wood fences, and so are generally only common in areas where wood is abundant. Interestingly, during the American Civil
War, split rail fences were a major source of fi rewood for both the Union and Confederate armies. (© fotosearch.com)
