F.A.Q.

There are many things to consider when having a new fence installed. These include:

• The Purpose of The Fence (Privacy, Pet or Pool Enclosure, Property, Etc.).
• Where The Fence Will Be Located (In Existing Location, New Surveyed Location, Etc.)
• What Type of Fence You Want (Materials, Height, Style, Features and Accessories).
• When You Plan To Have The Work Completed.

Generally a 6' fence post is set at 24” deep in concrete

We find it helpful if you are at home for the first day of installation, that way we can answer any inital questions you may have. After that you don’t have to be there at all. We also like the customer to be there on the day the fence is completed. That way we can walk the job with you, answer any questions and adress any concerns you may have then and there. This way we can ensure your complete satisfaction!

We use hot-dipped galvanized ring shank nails on the boards (fence pickets) and galvanized nails on the 2X4 rails.

No, we do not paint or stain fences.

Redwood is the most popular type of wood used for residential fence pickets. It is a very stable wood that resists warping and shrinkage better than many other types of wood. It also contains oils that repel insects and help prevent rot. Posts can be pressure treated or steel.

Yes, redwood fence boards are a natural product and not treated in any way, because every tree is unique in color and grain, the fence boards will be too.

Fence pickets are the most expensive part of a fence, posts are the cheapest. When the cheapest part (posts) rot out, the most expensive part will ‘hit the ground.’ You can think of it like a foundation for a house. You wouldn’t want a great house on a weak foundation. Steel posts only add about 15% to the cost of a new fence, but can add many years to the life of the fence. In fact, some steel fence post manufacturers offer warranties of up to 30 years on their products!

Steel fence posts are designed to have some ‘give’ built into them. You may find your new steel fence feels more flexible than your old fence. This is normal, and is in fact an advantage in windy conditions. This flexibiility is similar to the way an airplane wing flexes in the wind, that flexibility gives it strength when under stress.

We offer a One Year craftsmanship warranty. This covers our workmanship. It includes the opening and closing of gates, everything that fastens it together and the footings in the ground. This does not cover materials. We use the highest quality products, but wood is a natural material and is exposed to sun, wind and rain. Consequently there will be some natural variation.

We collect payment upon completion. We ask that the primary contractor collect payment from neighbors involved when sharing costs. This is often the easiest way to share the costs of a new fence and ensure quick efficient service.

So you have decided it is time to replace that old fence around your yard or add a new fence. Whether you are replacing an old fence or building a new one for the first time, there are many things to consider when making this important decision.