Page 34 - Dockside Magazine Muskoka, Summer/Fall 2018

FENCED-IN
A well-built wooden fence Fcombines form with function
encing can be treated as “A wood fence is the perfect wood structures deftly crafted a purely functional piece finishing touch for your with a carpenters’ touch. ofaproperty:itprovides property,” saysRyanCool Addingsolarpostcapsorother
privacy and security for your family. But done right, fencing can also have a powerful aesthetic impact.
Skilled Red Seal carpenters can customize wood fences which tick all the important boxes on your wants list. They’ll be strong, durable and look fantastic.
of Bracebridge Fencing,
a carpenter for almost 15 years. “Wood fencing can also be combined with other materials for a variety of looks and functions.”
Bracebridge Fencing recently completed a project where the fencing melded beautifully with the driveway gate. Both are
lighting around the perimeter of your fence – especially on the deck – provides a safety feature when walking at night as well as more security.
Another client wanted privacy at the front and sides but didn’t want to
feel “boxed-in” by the solid wood fence. Backing on to a
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT TURNBULL
wonderful green space, they wanted to be able to see the flora and fauna with clarity.
“At the back of the property we added chain link fencing to create a very open
feel for our clients,” says Ryan, who also owns R
Cool Construction. “The combination worked out very well for function without sacrificing the visual appeal.”
Usingsix-by-sixpressure- treated wood posts, Ryan sticks to the one-third rule when setting the posts, burying a third of the post’s length to ensure everything remains straight and true for many years. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, and his team will set posts deeper where the soil conditions or fence design require it. Pressure-treated wood posts will last at least
15 to 20 years when installed by a certified professional, he says.
Bracebridge Fencing’s completed projects include farms, estates, commercial and industrial fences. These each have their benefits and place in the fencing world, but Ryan’s true passion is working with wood. He says the precision and attention to detail feeds the passion of his team of carpenters, and it shows in the final product.
“Wooden fences tie in wonderfullywithMuskoka’s natural environment. Much more than chain or other fencing materials are able
to do.” DS
BY CHRIS OCCHIUZZI
“Wooden fences tie in wonderfully with Muskoka’s natural environment.”
705-706-4909 ryan@bracebridgefencing.com www.BracebridgeFencing.com A Division of R Cool Construction
Ryan Cool, Owner
of Bracebridge Fencing