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Tips for cedar fence installation
Posted on 10/26/24 at 3:41 pm
Posted on 10/26/24 at 3:41 pm
Approximately 355 LNF
1. Choosing cedar over pine
2. 3 horizon runners for 6 ft. fence
3. 4-inch gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground
4. Utilize galvanized rink shank nails
5. Spray with weather sealant every couple of years
Anything else I am missing?
Edited. Price is around $9,100.00 - Baton Rouge area.
Also, any concerns about using cedar boards in the humidity of Louisiana?
1. Choosing cedar over pine
2. 3 horizon runners for 6 ft. fence
3. 4-inch gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground
4. Utilize galvanized rink shank nails
5. Spray with weather sealant every couple of years
Anything else I am missing?
Edited. Price is around $9,100.00 - Baton Rouge area.
Also, any concerns about using cedar boards in the humidity of Louisiana?
This post was edited on 10/26/24 at 4:14 pm
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Posted on 10/26/24 at 4:15 pm to Will Cover
Not an expert but here's what I notice:
Lower to 2 inches instead of 4? Seems awfully high off the ground and allows for any critter to get in with ease. Maybe even go as low to the ground as allowed without touching?
Also, I have noticed a lot more H&G people say to go with galvanized steel fence posts instead of wood, which would drastically increase the cost. I may be wrong on the specific steel mentioned.
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4-inch gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground
Lower to 2 inches instead of 4? Seems awfully high off the ground and allows for any critter to get in with ease. Maybe even go as low to the ground as allowed without touching?
Also, I have noticed a lot more H&G people say to go with galvanized steel fence posts instead of wood, which would drastically increase the cost. I may be wrong on the specific steel mentioned.
Posted on 10/26/24 at 4:24 pm to Will Cover
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Spray with weather sealant every couple of years
I would stain it instead of using Thompson water seal or related product. It’ll hold its color better and will look 10x better 5 years from now. A real stain would probably be best but it’s gonna be too much work to backbrush in stain for 350 feet. Ready Seal is self leveling and super simple to apply (sprayed out of a pump sprayer), that’s what I’d do if it were me.
Posted on 10/26/24 at 4:26 pm to Sir Saint
I like the Thompson water seal but applied very lightly. Makes it look more natural
Posted on 10/26/24 at 4:36 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
quote:
Lower to 2 inches instead of 4? Seems awfully high off the ground and allows for any critter to get in with ease. Maybe even go as low to the ground as allowed without touching?
I have big dogs, and I am not concerned about them slipping under. I thought being higher would help with my weedeater not chewing into the boards. Will 2-inches still accomplish this?
Posted on 10/26/24 at 5:42 pm to Will Cover
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Will 2-inches still accomplish this?
How high off the ground do you weed eat? 2" is plenty and doesn't invite your big dogs to try and dig out
Posted on 10/26/24 at 6:47 pm to jmon
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How high off the ground do you weed eat? 2" is plenty and doesn't invite your big dogs to try and dig out
I'll look at adjusting to 2".
Posted on 10/26/24 at 8:30 pm to Will Cover
Cedar will be fine in LA. I do not seal, just let it turn a natural gray.
Just peeked at my back fence and the boards are straight across the top, but do vary from 2-4" from the ground.
Using metal posts?
Just peeked at my back fence and the boards are straight across the top, but do vary from 2-4" from the ground.
Using metal posts?
Posted on 10/26/24 at 9:13 pm to ItzMe1972
Going with 4 x 6 posts. Trying to save a little where I can.
Posted on 10/27/24 at 10:13 am to Will Cover
Place top horizonal board about 8" from top of fence. Place too low, then top of your fence boards will start to curl as they weather. Also use decking screws always. Nails will slowly start backing out. For poor boy treating, I used half and half mixture of cheap motor oil mixed with kerosene. That was years ago. Sorry, motor oil not cheap anymore. Best to use your Company's motor oil stockpile tanks. They won't miss 3 gallons. I wouldn't tell the neighbors nor the tree huggers.
Posted on 10/27/24 at 11:45 am to Will Cover
Going with 4 x 6 posts. Trying to save a little where I can.
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What's the difference in price between metal and wood posts?
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What's the difference in price between metal and wood posts?
Posted on 10/27/24 at 12:26 pm to ewilliams000
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Place top horizonal board about 8" from top of fence.
I had read 5" from the top, which I thought may be too high. 8" seems more reasonable.
Posted on 10/27/24 at 12:27 pm to ItzMe1972
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What's the difference in price between metal and wood posts?
4 x 6 post are around $40 each. I thought metal would be more expensive, but a quick glance, unless I am looking at the wrong thing shows them to be less expensive.
Is this right?
Posted on 10/27/24 at 12:27 pm to ewilliams000
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Nails will slowly start backing out.
Correct, regular nails will back out. The rink shank nails aren't supposed to do that. At least from what I have read.
Posted on 10/27/24 at 12:34 pm to Will Cover
4 x 6 post are around $40 each. I thought metal would be more expensive, but a quick glance, unless I am looking at the wrong thing shows them to be less expensive.
Is this right?
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I don't know, but ask for another quote with metal.
I have 40 year old galvanized posts that are still good.
Is this right?
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I don't know, but ask for another quote with metal.
I have 40 year old galvanized posts that are still good.
Posted on 10/27/24 at 1:54 pm to ItzMe1972
4x6 posts are fine but susceptible to warp
I used deck screws - no nails
I used deck screws - no nails
Posted on 10/27/24 at 3:02 pm to ItzMe1972
Approximately $25 LNF is good price today for cedar?
I'm going to check on the price difference for galvanized steel posts vs. cedar posts (4 x 6).
I'm going to check on the price difference for galvanized steel posts vs. cedar posts (4 x 6).
Posted on 10/27/24 at 11:53 pm to Will Cover
DIY isn’t hard if you can run a string line, you’re set.
Spray or roll cedar with oil stain, not sealant.
Preferably do board on board with treated pine
2x6 toe(4” seems too high but may be necessary if elevation is whacky). A 1x4 cedar top face and 2x6 cedar top plate really enhances the look and gives extra inches. Wood gates will sag over time. I prefer metal frame. Not sure about humidity(DFW here) but cedar can last a very long time if you keep it oiled.
Use metal posts but remember to put the caps on them.
Price for fence described is $20-24 DIY and $36-40 contractor.
Spray or roll cedar with oil stain, not sealant.
Preferably do board on board with treated pine
2x6 toe(4” seems too high but may be necessary if elevation is whacky). A 1x4 cedar top face and 2x6 cedar top plate really enhances the look and gives extra inches. Wood gates will sag over time. I prefer metal frame. Not sure about humidity(DFW here) but cedar can last a very long time if you keep it oiled.
Use metal posts but remember to put the caps on them.
Price for fence described is $20-24 DIY and $36-40 contractor.
This post was edited on 10/27/24 at 11:56 pm
Posted on 10/28/24 at 8:00 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
We have galvanized posts. They’ve held up from “the storm” onward. Ida did crack one so it was replaced. Otherwise, all has been good. I can’t imagine wooden posts hold so well.
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