Cedar Privacy Fence - Lowe’s

I would really consider using metal posts. The fence will last a lot longer.

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I want to, but the wife (no pics) doesn’t like the look of them.

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Face them "out" where you can...if not wrap them in cedar 1x4's to create the look of a post.

I'm not trying to hijack, but I've gotten 2 quotes to do 155' of fence in my back yard.. Both contractors want over 3k to do it.

I figured up all materials from Home Depot and even figured in 15% extras and it will cost 1k. I realize its labor intensive, but jesus christ..

Thank you for that. I didn’t know if they were roughly the same or one was a little better.

If you are buying enough material, start a pro account and Home Depot will price match a lot of the material.

I used 6x6 posts so I could shadow box both sides. It's been 5 years and I have yet to finish the inside.

Lowe’s uses the WORST contractors for their jobs. I would pay much more to have Lowe’s NOT do any work. I had terrible experience with them for appliance delivery, removal and installation and would never use them for anything again. I also had a friend use Lowe’s for her fence and it’s falling down after 6 month

I built a shadow box privacy fence last year when I bought my house. Two quotes from fence companies both over 6k.

I built it with a few friends. My material cost was $2600.....I’m sure the fence companies get a much better rate.
I guess the point is there is a shite load of markup. Price out the materials to make sure it is fair.

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Fence would be cedar with treated pine posts. Anyone had experiences or know of someone who has used Lowe’s? Quality of the cedar pickets? Any suggestions/comments help.

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First, as someone else mentioned, use galvanized fence posts. They won't rot on you and will last longer.

More importantly, i would try to look elsewhere for fencing material. I put up a 275ft fence and spent almost 7K but i knew from the beginning I wasn't going to box stores. The box stores don't have a good selection of true numbered fence boards (ie #1 best, #2 mid grade, #3 low grade). True fencing companies will have a TRUE #1 board that will last a little longer and won't buckle under expansion and contraction from rain/sun. The box stores also will not be overly selective for you about getting the best boards and at 237 ft, I can almost assure you you'll have alot of bad boards.

I'd recommend Sequioa Outdoor supply in Metairie. That's where I went to get my fence material and while i paid more, I got a good product. The owner helped me through the entire process and lent me a nail gun for free.

4 years later, my fence is doing well with no warped boards.