Measurement 3

Fencing

W.Open type fencing

W.2 Post -and-wire fencing

Post-and-wire fencing shall be given in meters stating the height of the fencing, the gauge and number of line wires, the method of attaching the line wires to the posts and the method of straining. Barbed wire shall be described stating the spacing of the points.

W.3 Post and rail fencing

Post-and-rail fencing shall be given in meters stating the height of the fencing, the size and number of horizontal rails and the method of fixing the rails to the posts.

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W.4 Chain link and wire mesh fencing

Chain-link fencing and wire-mesh fencing shall each be given separately in metres stating the height of the fencing, the gauge and number of line wires, the method of attaching the line-wires to the posts, the size of mesh and gauge of wire in the fabric and the method of attaching the fabric to the line wires.

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W.5 Cleft pale fencing

Cleft-pale fencing shall be given in metres stating the height of the fencing, the spacing of the pales, the number of lines of binding wire and the method of fixing the binding wires to the posts.

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W.6 Palisade fencing

Palisade fencing shall be given in metres stating the height of the fencing, the size and the number of horizontal rails, the method of fixing the rails to the posts, the size and spacing of the pales, the treatment of the tops (e.g. pointed, shaped, etc.) and the method of fixing the pales to the rails.

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W 7 Metal bar fencing

1. Metal bar fencing shall be given in metres stating the height of the fencing, the size, spacing and arrangement of the bars, the treatment of the tops of the bars (e.g. pointed, shaped, etc.) and the size and number of the rails, the method of assembling (e.g. riveted, welded, etc.) and the method of fixing rails to the posts. Side-stays, back-stays and struts shall each be deemed to be included.

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Close type fencing

W.8 Close -boarded fencing Close-boarded fencing shall be given in metres stating the

height of the fencing, the size and number of horizontal rails, the method of jointing the rails to the posts, the type of boarding, (e.g sawn or cleft) the type of joint between boards and the method of fixing the boarding to the rails.

Weathered capping and supporting fillets shall be given in the description stating the size of the members and the method of fixing to the boarding.

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W.9 Built up concrete fencing

Built-up concrete fencing shall be given in metres stating the height of fencing, the size and

thickness of the infilling units between posts, the method of jointing the units to the posts, the

size of cappings and the method of fixing the cappings to the infilling units.

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W.10 Corrugated fencing

Corrugated fencing shall be given in metres stating the height of the fencing, the size and the number of horizontal rails, the method of fixing the rails to the posts, the kind and gauge or thickness of the corrugated sheeting, the extent of the laps in the sheeting, the treatment of the tops of the corrugations and the method of fixing the sheeting to the rails.

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Gates W.11 Generally 1. Gates shall be enumerated stating the size and the

method of construction. Hinges, locks, fastenings and the like shall be given in the description. Gate-posts (other than those forming part of the fencing) shall be enumerated stating the size. Holes for gate-posts shall be given in accordance with clause W.14.

2. Wicket gates shall be enumerated as extra over the item in which it occurs stating the size, method of assembly, fixing including framing, accessories, etc.

3. Gate-steps, gate-catches and independent gate-stays shall each be enumerated separately stating the method of fixing. Excavating and bedding in concrete shall be given in the description stating the composition and mix of the concrete.

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SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS Mild Steel Post and Bracings

2.1 Unless otherwise shown in the Drawings, mild steel angle posts and bracings shall be of size 57mm x 57mm x 6mm. All steel members for fencing and gates shall be free from rust, scales and other defects and shall be to the approval of the S.O. Previously used steel members shall not be used in the construction of new fencing and gates. Before delivery to the Site, the steel members for fencing and gates shall be precut and assembled at the Contractor's workshop and painted with one coat of approved metallic primer.

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SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS Chain Link Mesh, Straining

3.1 Chain link mesh, straining wires and barbed wires shall be made of galvanized steel and of approved quality. The mesh shall be of size 64mm made up of 3.25mm (10 gauge) diameter wire. Straining wires shall be of 4.06mm (8 gauge) diameters and barbed wires shall be of 2.64mm (12 gauge) diameters.

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