I am looking to put up a picket fence this spring. So far the quotes always seem to be about $2,000 it doesn't matter if it is vinyl or wood it's about the same. I am going to do it myself I just need the matterial. Does anyone know a good store virtual or real to buy supplies at a lower cost.
2007-01-26 10:08:49 · 6 answers · asked by aimee21420 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
My parents house had redwood fencing for years. A few years ago, him and his neighbor agreed to replace it with concrete block fence. The contractor stripped the old redwood fence and trashed them. I'm sure it cost him some money to rent the trash bin and have it hauled away. What I'm trying to get at is contact as many fencing contractors as possible and ask them if they have been asked to quote to replace wood fence with concrete block fence. If you find one, volunteer to them that you will remove the old fence and haul it away. Even old wood fences have enough good pieces to make a decent fence. Isn't free better than inexpensive?
lightpulse
2007-01-26 10:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by lightpulse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To put up a picket fence, you need two things: Posts and picket fence panels. The posts are generally 4x4 treated wood posts, and the panels are generally 6 feet long. You should find a local lumberyard that sells both. Look in the yellow pages under "lumber dealers". I know that everyone picks Home Depot and Lowes, but you can't get any service there or talk to anyone who knows about your project. If you have people telling you that vinyl fencing is the same price as wood fencing, they are lying to you. Vinyl fencing is much more expensive, but it lasts forever without painting. You will need a pair of post hole diggers, and some basic tools for prying and putting the parts together: hammer, screwdrivers, etc.
2007-01-27 06:09:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will get the best prices from the Big Box stores. Installation can be difficult unless your experienced at installing fences properly. You must take into consideration the grade of the yard, type of soil the posts will set in, the number of gates and the placement of the fence. Never install a fence directly on a property line....keep it at least 2 inches inside. Installing a fence in a straight line also takes experience, knowledge and the right tools.
If your property is not level (most are not) you must decide if you want the fence to follow the grade or install it level at the top. Yu will then have space at the bottom that could be an issue if you are trying to keep animals or kids inside.
2007-01-30 06:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the major big chains should be competitive as far as price goes. Many try buying a few pieces from now until the time you plan on installing the few so the prices doesn't seem so overwhelming. Go with vinyl, low maintenance, no painting required.
2007-01-30 07:40:54 · answer #4 · answered by 1TON 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a Lowe's or Home Depot - they both have a decent selection and very reasonable prices!
2007-01-26 12:41:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds fine as long as they dont get tangles up. By the way feel free to check out my profile; much appreciated.
2016-03-15 00:25:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋