Thinking about a new pool fence.

[Macanude]

Our fourteen year old six foot wooden privacy fence is crooked, sagging and nasty looking. (I can identify with that.) Vinyl fences look very pricey, but if anybody has any personal experience with them, please post your opinion.

[Macanude]

Our fourteen year old six foot wooden privacy fence is crooked, sagging and nasty looking. (I can identify with that.) Vinyl fences look very pricey, but if anybody has any personal experience with them, please post your opinion.

[foux003]

I don't have any experience with plastic. I like wood, just my perference. If you buy pressure terated wood fencing it should out last you.

[nudeM]

There are some very nice vinyl fences out there, but I wonder of it's durability after a certain time being exposed to the elements. Here in the Central Valley of California, the summers get quite warm and everything is exposed to the summer heat. I'm sure it takes it's toll over a certain amount of time.

Wood fencing, personally, would be the better choice for it could withstand the elements much more, and if treated properly with a water sealer, then the lifetime of the wood is greatly extended. Vinyl, on the other hand, there is no way to treat, as far as I know.

Getting pressure treated 4 x 4's and setting them in concrete as the main bearer, the fence should be more durable and much more stronger.

Personally, being more of a wood-type fence fan, add myself as another preference for wood to your list of comparisons. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/smoking.gif

[Nu]

Our neighbour built a 50 foot wooden fence in a three day long weekend.
He did have to work morning, afternoon, and evening to get it done.

[WacoTX]

I use galvanized steel posts and cedar pales.

[foux003]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Nu:
Our neighbour built a 50 foot wooden fence in a three day long weekend.
He did have to work morning, afternoon, and evening to get it done. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
50 feet of fence, thats only 5 or 6 sections. The ground must have still been frozen.

[EricNY]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by nudeM:
Getting pressure treated 4 x 4's and setting them in concrete as the main bearer, the fence should be more durable and much more stronger.
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Actually you should not set pressure treated posts directly in concrete.

[nudeM]

Posted by ercNY: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Actually you should not set pressure treated posts directly in concrete </div></BLOCKQUOTE>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

That may be true, but so far it has worked out for me. It may not be the correct thing to do, but so far, the treated posts has worked far better than non-treated.

Maybe I'll learn the hard way, but I am still open to different suggestions. But, it is too late, at this time, as I have just done that to my fence. We'll see. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/smoking.gif

[EricNY]

Sorry M....What I meant was...Using pressure treated posts was the correct thing to do.

It is a common error that they get set directly in concrete. The should be either set directly in the ground with no concrete. and the dirt compacted around it. Or... if concrete is used you place a bracket on top and bolt the 4x4 to it.

I opted for no concrete at all and my fence is as straight and solid as it was on day one...plus save a bunch of $$$.

[Nudeinbama]

Not doubting your knowledge, but whats the harm of the treated post in the concrete?that puts it away from the water in the soil.
nudeinbama

[EricNY]

Pressure treated wood is designed to be wet and be in contact with soil/water.

In fact it performs best if it is kept damp . (if you notice pressure treated decking that dries in the sun looks pretty rough after a relatively short time)

When you set the post in concrete it actually promotes deterioration and decay.Pressure treated wood is designed for direct soil and below grade contact.

[denney44]

Water seeps down between the wood post and the concrete which excelerates rot. If you have ever noticed the way a deck is constructed,the posts are mounted on the top of the concrete piling.


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ercNY:
Pressure treated wood is designed to be wet and be in contact with soil/water.

In fact it performs best if it is kept damp . (if you notice pressure treated decking that dries in the sun looks pretty rough after a relatively short time)

When you set the post in concrete it actually promotes deterioration and decay.Pressure treated wood is designed for direct soil and below grade contact. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>