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There are perhaps 10-12 different wood species that are acceptable and commonly used for fence applications. What is best for you will depend on what is readily available in your area and adaptable to the soil and climate conditions on the property works. BACK TO TOP

The American Fence Association (AFA) recommends that you consult with an experienced local fence contractor (preferably an AFA member) to ensure the type of wood you choose is compatible with the soil in your area. BACK TO TOP

Fence-All controls the woodworking process from the forest right through to the completed fence or deck. Our careful wood selection process, internal grading systems, and in-house shop facilities allow us the opportunity to match different lumbers to different budgets. Every piece of lumber is cut specifically to fit a Fence-All Wood Fence or Fence-All Wood Deck Design. Milling to the proper size and proportion results in better looking, longer lasting fences and decks.

Yes. We have found Cypress to be every bit as functional and attractive as Cedar fences. Cypress can be pre-stained like the Cedar, and it has natural insect and decay resistance. Read more about this fine wood at beautifulwoodforest.com

Wood caskets typically do not feature a rubber gasket around the opening that makes them resistant to the entrance of water found in the ground around the gravesite. Wood is a porous material, which renders a gasket ineffective. If this is a concern, the use of a vault will protect the casket from elements found in the soil at the gravesite. Some wood caskets are available with inner liners constructed of metal with a rubber gasket around the opening of the liner.

This mainly will depend on the weather. On average a Pressure Treated Pine deck can be sealed in approximately 45-60 days from installation. A Cedar or Redwood deck can be sealed within 21 days. If you have a fair amount of rain you will need extra time for drying the wood out. Essentially you are making sure you don't seal in any moisture as this will promote rotting from the inside out.

Yes. After powerwashing your fence, we recommend using a minimum of two or three heavy applications of one of The Boss™ tinted formulas, topped off with a coat of clear formula. The tinted formulas contain extra ingredients which are specifically designed to help protect your fence from UV damage. In addition, the resins and oils contained in The Boss™ will provide long term dimensional stability to your fence.

Actually Vinyl Fence is not more expensive then wood. Although your investment is more initially, this is where your expense ends. The cost difference is quickly eliminated once the substantial cost of maintenance and repair of a wood fence is considered. Vinyl is the most economical way to go, confidently saving you money year after year backed by their lifetime transferable warranty!

Unlike wood, PVC products keep their good looks year after year with just an occasional rinse with a garden hose. That’s the real beauty.

A Generally wood fence lean is because of ground movement & wind. When a wood fence is installed, usually on wood posts, the posts are not cemented in. For various reason wood posts are not cemented. For example; they rot faster or snap at the ground during high winds. Some homeowners have their wood fence installed on steel posts. Steel posts can be cemented in the ground. Although you can't guarantee shifting because of ground movement, it is less likely to be noticeable with steel posts.

Although there are times when an alternative might work better, the most cost effective method of installing wood fences tends to be to set them in concrete.

There are several products on the market that contain a bleaching agent and when applied to wood, bring back a newer finish. Again, we recommend you check with your local paint store for the proper method of application.

A Initially the price of a wood fence will look cheaper the PVC. In the long run a PVC fence is cheaper because you will most likely replace your wood fence are least 2-3x's within the life of a PVC fence.

A Each town has it's own ordinances, check with your local building department. In NYS if you have a pool, the finished side needs to be faced out. Some options are to get one of our Neighbor Friendly Fence's, where it's finished on both sides.

Wood that is touching the ground will rot at an accelerated rate and may cause the entire fence to heave with frost.

Never use Pressure Treated Lumber around edible products and contact with vines or plant life will encourage rot in untreated non-cedar wood types.

Black stains are caused by natural wood extracts interacting with the metal. Moist wood increases the likelihood of this interaction. To help avoid this Fence-All uses only hot-dipped galvanized spiral nails and fasteners. For ACQ Pressure Treated Lumber, which leaches copper, special double galvanized fasteners are required.

Typically, all wood fence should not be stained or painted until a minimum of 60 days after installation. We recommend you check with your local paint store for the proper method of application.

Afsco cedar wood fence installed to the recommended specifications of your experienced Afsco Fence sales associate will last fifteen to twenty years.