A decorative addition to any landscaping project is the inclusion of post caps that are secured in place on top of a fence. Typically when constructing and erecting a wooden fence the design of the slats are nailed to a set of beams that are firmly cemented into the ground and stand tall as the supports of the structure. On these solid square cut shafts are placed the cross timbers that link one post to the next that are usually spaced about six feet apart.
Using a support rail that will hold the individual planks which make up the perimeter in place, the most common form of wooden fencing incorporates three-horizontal 2 x 4s that are set at the bottom, the middle, and the top of the pillars connecting one beam to the next. Once the framing of the boundary marker is established it is only a matter of nailing the vertical boards in position to finish the project.
Because the wider supporting pillars are anchored into the ground through the use of a concrete foundation the spacing of the posts provides the strength to keep the structure upright in all types of inclement weather. As the exposed turrets of the beam sit a few inches above the measured line of the slats some homeowners have taken the advantage of the opportunity to give their surrounding border a special architectural element through individually lighted or specialty post caps that give an air of sophistication to the otherwise bland look of the outer perimeter of their enclosure.
Working in metals of iron, steel, and aluminum artists capture unique and familiar images that enhance the beauty of the surroundings. Rigged with outdoor wiring and light bulbs some of the caps are perfect for creating mood lighting as the symmetrically spaced intervals between the beams provides an ideal environment to separate the fixtures, while still providing a pleasant level of illumination to the interior yard and garden. By adding a feature that finishes off the overall appearance of a planned rockery or fountain and waterfall the use of engraved caps can reflect the themes of a Japanese pagoda or invite the native woodland creatures into the yard with replicas of squirrels and other small animals that are found in the open forests and gentle hills of the countryside.
With the inclusion of ornate fixtures that are perched atop the stabile fencing posts which encircle a piece of property, the owner can feel that while protecting their privacy they are still showing the neighbors that that have a sense of style and whimsy.
Author Resource:-
McFrugal (http://mcfrugal.com/) sell Welding Supplies & Accessories such as post caps allows you to store an unlimited number of items in a favorites basket without logging in and without making any commitment to purchase the product.
![[Valid RSS feed]](http://newezinearticles.com/images/icon_Rss.png "XML Feed For RSS"){kind=icon}
Category Rss Feed
Print This Article
Add To Favorites
