I am looking to build a fence that will last for many, many, many years without having to redo rotten posts, or dig out concrete. This fence will be in a dirt/ground area. Please give me your thoughts with ideas that may incorporate the latest technology and materials.
2007-10-30 09:38:41 · 9 answers · asked by buniot 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
4x4 Pressure treated posts & fence. Forget about plastic. It can crack & break in the real cold weather if hit by any thing. just like plastic trash cans do.
2007-10-30 12:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Best Fence Post Material
2016-12-08 13:58:31 · answer #2 · answered by gerrit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-22 13:21:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go for treated wood posts (set properly) and 2" electric tape. It gives if necessary, has some stretch rather than breaking. The posts of course are a little more trustworthy than fiberglass. The only time I've had problems with it was when it got hit by lightening... the metal mesh melted out, but the plastic was just fine - no escaped horses! I don't like wire due to the thinness - I don't think it's fair to put an animal with such poor eyesight in wire. I've also seen my fair share of ligmanent damage due to horses getting caught in it. I like boards of course, but they require some upkeep.
2016-03-13 08:52:09 · answer #4 · answered by Patricia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When living in Virginia I put up a post and 3 board fence made of reinforced concrete. It is made locally by the Smith Cattle Guard Co, same company that make barricades and noise walls in the DC Metro area. It comes in colors or you can stain it yourself. RScott
2007-10-30 14:13:30 · answer #5 · answered by RScott 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several thoughts...
1.) Use composit materials (like trex)
2.) Use chemically pressure treated wood
3.) Sink a metal bracket into the concrete with the top above soil level. Bolt the post into/onto the bracket. It will keep moisture off the wood and if it does ever rot you can unbolt the post and bolt on a new one with no digging. I did this with a mail box 15 years ago and it is still like iron.
2007-10-30 09:46:52 · answer #6 · answered by Michael 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I put up my fence about two years ago. I used galvanized fence poles. They come in different lenghts at Home Depot. They are great. I treat the wood every year with Armor-all Wood Treatment. I also do not want to ever put up another one.
2007-10-30 10:08:04 · answer #7 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Home Depot.
They have this recycled hard plastic
Sorry dont know the technical name - but they will know
what you want.
2007-10-30 09:42:18 · answer #8 · answered by Fuzzybutt 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
4-inch square aluminum tubing.
2007-10-30 09:42:08 · answer #9 · answered by HyperDog 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋