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re: So I just got an estimate on some fencing and I need some honest advice...
Posted on 4/24/15 at 9:59 am to 777Tiger
Posted on 4/24/15 at 9:59 am to 777Tiger
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you didn't set your wood posts in concrete did you?
Yea, I didn't know any better. The 30 yr old fence I replaced had done it the same way, so I am hoping mine last 30 yrs.
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Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:00 am to GFunk
High or not I'm not sure I would go ahead w the project using 4x4 posts. Use metal and straps. Talk to another company or 2 and get some bids. JMO
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:04 am to GFunk
My RSMeans book lists bare costs of 6' treated pine fencing at $27.50 per linear foot
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:04 am to 8thyearsenior
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The 30 yr old fence I replaced had done it the same way, so I am hoping mine last 30 yrs.
temporary hijack because I'm not starting a thread about this, but my computer is trying to click on all of these ads on here, it's not me, anyone else experiencing this or is it just the NSA probing me?
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:05 am to GFunk
You getting screwed with no lube on this deal
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:09 am to GFunk
I just had 200LF of #1 grade cedar with heavy gauge steel posts board on board installed for $5800. This included 1 standard gate and 1 double gate to get cars in or out. Guy double posted both gates and set posts 3.5' down. Also included pressure treated 2x6 kick board and cedar trim on top. Looks great.
I'm in Dallas area BTW. I think $5800 was a decent price for the quality of the fence.
I'm in Dallas area BTW. I think $5800 was a decent price for the quality of the fence.
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:11 am to GFunk
If you live in Louisiana, you should make sure you know what wood is best for the humidity and termites and the like!
Go for cedar if it's cheaper unless the pine is guaranteed to withstand all of that!
Go for cedar if it's cheaper unless the pine is guaranteed to withstand all of that!
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:18 am to GFunk
I use fallen trees as my privacy fence, trashy but cheap
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:20 am to GFunk
Guy obviously doesn't wanna build your fence
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:23 am to Chad504boy
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Guy obviously doesn't wanna build your fence
that's only about $800-900 in labor, man gotta eat
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:23 am to GFunk
for pine, that's too expensive
19/ft max
19/ft max
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:24 am to GFunk
oh and the real answer to your question/concern is....
meheeecans from home depot
meheeecans from home depot
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:25 am to GFunk
You in Denham? I'll come help you build it
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:27 am to GFunk
Had one built, similar length, slightly linger, with cedar, $2400. Built one myself recently ~170ft with pine boards for ~$1200. I would say your quote is a little high but not un-fair.
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:27 am to GFunk
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I'm getting about 120 feet of 6' pine privacy fence and I just got quoted around $21.75/foot. Included in that are two gates. The quote is higher than that for cedar.
For cedar, I paid $11 / ft.
Your price seems rather high. I'd get two more quotes to get an honest apples-to-apples comparison.
And ask contractor to use wood screws, no nails.
This post was edited on 4/24/15 at 10:29 am
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:28 am to GFunk
quote:
I need some honest advice
perfect place for
quote:
honest advice...
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:28 am to 777Tiger
quote:
you didn't set your wood posts in concrete did you?
Whats wrong with this?
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:32 am to chickman1313
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Whats wrong with this?
was said sort of tongue in cheek because there are some fence post setting purists that think that is a terrible thing to do because it makes a concrete "shoe" that constantly holds water and decreases the life of the fence post and you might have to replace it in 30 yrs. instead of 31
all wooden fence posts will eventually rot at the ground level
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:35 am to GFunk
Rent auger two man auger
Ask buddy to help auger holes.
Auger every 8 feet
Put 4x4 post in holes
Mix quikcrete in wheel barrow
Fill holes with quikcrete and level post
As mix starts to set, continue check level and adjust if need due to movement
Wait a day
Fasten 2x4s to posts using galvanized screws or nails. Three bands per span of 8ft
Starting at one end of fence, fasten slats to bands. Two screws or nails into each band
Youtube gate design of your choice and build
Unless you just have zero time available, you are just paying somebody handsomely to do one of the easiest home projects. Building a fence is very simple.
Ask buddy to help auger holes.
Auger every 8 feet
Put 4x4 post in holes
Mix quikcrete in wheel barrow
Fill holes with quikcrete and level post
As mix starts to set, continue check level and adjust if need due to movement
Wait a day
Fasten 2x4s to posts using galvanized screws or nails. Three bands per span of 8ft
Starting at one end of fence, fasten slats to bands. Two screws or nails into each band
Youtube gate design of your choice and build
Unless you just have zero time available, you are just paying somebody handsomely to do one of the easiest home projects. Building a fence is very simple.
Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:36 am to GFunk
Have you gotten a quote from YOW?
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