Summary: Wood fences come in a variety of options. While CCA treated lumber has
been pulled from the market, redwood, cedar and locust are some of the
best natural woods to withstand the weather. If you decide to paint a
fence, give the wood fence time to expel extra moisture before you
paint. Fence posts can also be set in tamped down dirt holes for easy
fixes.
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paolo
26 Nov 2007, 15:58
hi, i have a question.
i'm building a redwood fence.
i love the way it looks.
can i leave it natural, although with time it'll change color, or i have to
paint it or stain it to make it last?
and if i do, should i wait a while for the sap and moisture to come out, or
can i paint over it right away?
thanks
paolo
ATB
26 Nov 2007, 17:47
Please go read many of my past articles about deck sealing in my Deck
Maintenance category. You will discover there the right methods and the
right products to getting what you want.
Steve
07 Feb 2008, 20:58
Hi, I would recommend setting fence posts in concrete to avoid sway and
warping. I recently built a fence with wooden posts and wrought iron picket
panels. Keeping panels under 2.5 mtrs is a good idea also.
You can save on post caps by putting a 45 deg mitre on the top of the post.
If you want to be fancy you can also router a couple of channels under the
mitred top. Amazing what you can do with a few select tools.
deMichel
20 Mar 2008, 11:39
I am considering having a fence installed in my front yard. Many
contractors are using cedar. I live in S. E. Virginia which has some VERY
extreme weather. In the summer it is terribly hot and humid and in winter
can be bitter cold. Moisture is a year round concern but mostly in Spring
and Summer. Also, I get direct, full sun from 1-6pm.
Wood is more in my price range; would you recommend against it? should I go
aluminum?
I am worried about warping general deterioration.
Kindly let me know what you think.
Best Wishes,
deMichel
AsktheBuilder
21 Mar 2008, 15:38
deMichael,
I would consider aluminum. If you go wood, don't forget to include the
ongoing cost to maintain it.
deMichel
22 Mar 2008, 09:13
Ask the Builder,
Thanks.
Manny R. Jocson
12 Jun 2008, 19:38
Is a yellow wood pine a good quality fence wood? I live in Huntsville,
Alabama.
Please let me know.
Thanks.
Manny
Kevin Dunk
30 Jun 2008, 14:35
Good day, I'm a first year carpenter apprentice, that has a few side jobs
on the list. Since I'm just starting out how do I quote jobs, and give the
customer a fair price?
Thanks
Kevin
Roy Tolbert
14 Jul 2008, 19:01
I recently had a wood fence installed and had some hard rain recently. A
few days later I noticed green coloring on the wood. Is this normal? I live
in Chicago and I am waiting several weeks before sealing the fence. It was
recommended by the contractor. The wood is treated, each plank had that
information. Can you help with some information?
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