We install pressure treated picket, privacy, split rail, and board rail fencing. Wood fencing is a good economical alternative for certain fencing needs. Wood products require more maintenance and have the shortest lifespan of all fencing options.
There are several points that should be taken into consideration when deciding on a wood fence:
> Checking: Cracks that occur in boards, rails or posts
> Shrinkage: All wood will shrink. Most fence boards will shrink by at least 1/8th of an inch.
> Warpage: All wood may naturally warp. It is impossible to determine which piece of lumber may warp.
Southern Yellow Pine wood is typically treated with alkaline copper quaternary (ACQ), copper azole (CA) or micronized copper azole (MCA). These compounds are designed to slow natural decay and resist various elements that cause rot and structural degradation.
We use industry standard (construction grade) #2 grade treated southern yellow pine wood for most fencing applications. #2 grade wood will have moderate sized knots with some degree of visible wane. #1 grade treated lumber is not readily available. When #1 grade wood is available, it costs 50% more and requires dedicated shipping options. If considering #1 treated wood material, we strongly recommend considering a lower maintenance alternative product with a longer life span.
Wood is used less frequently today in all exterior building applications including fencing. Due to government regulations, treated wood products do not last as long today as treated wood products from the past. Additionally, wood fencing will require the greatest amount of maintenance of all products offered.
While treated wood fencing is advertised to last 10 to 40 years, warranties from suppliers are written to be impossible to process for materials, are limited in nature and do not cover any labor. Considering the natural characteristics of wood, we will replace any warped boards or posts discovered within the first 10 days of installation. We guarantee our workmanship 100% but do not offer a warranty to replace materials due to the natural characteristics of treated wood.
