Abstract: A fence post anchoring system embedded in a deck for providing anchoring holes in the deck includes a plurality of anchor links, and a plurality of post anchors that interconnects ends of the anchor links together, each post anchor having an opening sized to receive a fence post therein. In another embodiment, the fence post anchoring system includes an anchor base with side walls that define a channel, and a post anchor received in the channel, and the post anchor being retained in the channel of the anchor base in an upright position. Methods for providing anchoring holes for fence posts are also provided including pouring concrete to embed components of the fence post anchoring system while forming the deck.

Abstract: A modular drain system and connector therefor, the drain system including drain tube sections with a body having side walls that extend upwardly, and a connector partially received in each of the drain tube sections to interconnect the drain tube sections together. The connector has a base, and at least one extending flange that extends at least partially upwardly from the base of the connector. The extending flange contacts at least one of the side walls of the drain tube sections at an angle to a vertical axis of the connector to minimize relative movement. The extending flange of one embodiment is biased outwardly against the side walls of the drain tube sections. The extending flange may be implemented as a planar funnel that opens to an access channel.

Abstract: A mesh fence including a mesh, and a pole assembly secured to the mesh. The pole assembly includes a receiving member with a channel and a retaining member, at least a portion of the retaining member being dimensioned to be received in the channel of the receiving member together with a segment of the mesh retained in the channel. An anchoring device is also disclosed for securing a fence pole to a surface. Another aspect of the invention is a method for assembling a mesh fence.