On Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:47:18 -0400, "Percival P. Cassidy"
wrote:

I am planning to install a fence that will attach to brickwork at one
end, but I am not sure what is the best way to attach it. The options I
see a

My 42 inch picket fence, built by a major fence company around here,
Long Fence, with 3 locations in Baltimore and Washington, is not
attached to the wall at all. The first post is right next to the wall
and afaict inserted just the way the other posts are, and definitely
not connected to the house. FWIW It has 4" diameter round posts. It
hasn't moved in 28 years.

1. Use a regular 4x4 fence post attached to the wall;

2. Use a skinnier piece of wood attached to the wall;

(And in the two cases above, which is the best way to attach the wood to
the brick wall? Adhesive or bolts/screws?)

3. Attach the recommended metal brackets directly to the brick wall --
presumably with bolts or screws.

Have I missed anything?

What are the pros and cons of each method?

Perce