That's not always true. Many people put the smooth side out for aesthetic reasons, and to
prevent people climbing on the wood members to get over the fence. In our area, one side
faces in, one out. It definitely doesn't declare property lines. If it does, I can tear
down my neighbors fence today. Of course I won't, but I can.

On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 02:36:28 GMT, "John" opined:

Usually the original installation of a wooden fence has the smooth side
towards the house that installed and who's property it was installed on.


"Dave" wrote in message
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"J Kolenovsky" wrote in message
Brian Anderson's answers were good. I'd persue. IF your neighbor does
replace it, can you lay your trellis and vines face down on the ground
during construction and then raise it back up afterwards?

That's actually my backup plan if he does replace the fence, but at this
point I'm not too excited about tearing up my yard and messing with
everything if I have any say in it.

-D