5 Ways NOT To Save Money On Your Next Wood Fence

[@robertb8824]

Built fences professionally for over 5 years. The only point that I'm not in total agreement on is the bagged concrete. When I was mixing (and training) I always made it rich (extra Portland cement). Not ridiculously, but enough to know I was better than the 4:1 ratio standard. I never had any problems with my concrete. On a side note. Years of experience isn't necessarily an indicator of competence. I remember going out and repairing much more experienced installers shoddy work.

[@JoeEverest]

Both are fair points, I appreciate you weighing in!

[@jaywesselink8709]

I am underway with my fence project and now realize the benefits of using steel posts. As I install future sections of fence, in stages, I plan to use steel posts. In Minneapolis frost-line 4 feet!

[@jeffreykershner440]

So, basically, don't skimp on anything. Cement, post, pickets, and fasteners, that's the whole fence.

[@toTheWatcher]

Really appreciate, my buddy is trying to get me to help replace his fence & i know he would try to skip on some of this stuff.

[@ZachGinnOfficial]

Love Learning Joe!!! You're a great teacher!

[@jaywesselink8709]

The two sections (56 feet and 68 feet) I’m working on now are 4”x4” pressure treated posts 44” deep.

[@danielseaton984]

You recommended a minimum 8 inch hole. Assuming that size and using a steel post, how much concrete do you use, a 50, 60, 80 lb bag or simply fill the 8 inch hole to the top? Some will fill half full using a 4x4 and backfilling with dirt.

[@HereThereBeMonsters1975]

I have looked all over the internet and I can not find where to purchase the Master Halco Postmaster fence posts. I am beginning the process of putting up a fence and would like to know where to get them.

[@emsroks]

Your videos are always easy to understand and well put together! Do you mind sharing how you edit your videos or what software you use? I'd like to put some together for our fence company in FL but not sure where to start. Thanks Joe!

[@rogerbettencourt9654]

Nice share. I agree with the labor factor, in every industry.

[@sharleneb3760]

Used motor oil mixed with diesel 50/50 dried then painted with roof coating for wood posts will last 30 plus years. I’ve seen it with my own eyes. That’s the country way of protecting wood longer!

[@fairweatherfoundry715]

I am thinking of doing my fence piecemeal, as I have a large property to fence in. Do you have any opinions on this?

[@fairweatherfoundry715]

@@JoeEverest Thanks for the reply! I very much enjoy your videos

[@jessetreanor]

Would you recommend driving the Postmaster posts, or digging and using concrete?

[@mikeywalsh5941]

Hey, I have to be honest on the concrete option. Ive had good luck with menards bagged concrete. Just personal experience

[@JoeEverest]

Good to know! I’ll check them out!

[@jsoto003]

Have chain link fence in place, want a 6' privacy fence next to it rather than removing c/ link. What's best?

[@tabcobra]

Being you’re up in the Midwest, and I’m in the South, would you mind letting me know what your company pays for labor? Six foot side by side and gates.

[@danielwenske1107]

If I have an existing hurricane fence with metal poles can I use the same polls dig them out a little bit readjust them so they’ll be straight cover them back with concrete around the existing concrete and use wood? That was a run-on sentence

[@petethehandyman9185]

Hey Joe, what are your thoughts on sherwin Williams semi transparent woodscapes stain?

[@daleking4481]

My fence is over 20 years old and we used treated lumber posts buried in concrete and I have not had one failure.

[@JoeEverest]

Wow, that’s incredible! Unfortunately, the treatment used in today’s posts is very different that what was used 20 years ago.

[@paulliquori4824]

Can you do a video showing how to properly install a rot board with a 3 rail system?

[@george5697]

Dang I just got an order in for 33 4x4x8 I'm late

[@m.bet4]

Any chance you can do a video of a fence that includes hog wire?

[@Odin31b]

Find any good videos or recommendations on the post for hog panels?

[@TheAhhleena]

Trying to move an existing fence over 8 feet. Would it be okay to reuse the panels between the posts? Or is it worth buying new wood?

[@JoeEverest]

If possible, I'd suggest buying new wood. It's incredibly difficult to get the existing wood panels to fit back together perfectly.

[@jaywesselink8709]

Cedar pickets take the Wolman F&P stain much better than pressure treated pickets and look so much better.

[@danielwenske1107]

I’d love to email you some pictures and some ideas of what I want to do with my fence. It’s a small fence area maybe 20’ 30 feet at the most

[@conrael4965]

What about oak fence vs cedar fence?

[@petethehandyman9185]

No one in our area Central Florida, uses steel posts, they don’t sell them in the home stores

[@petethehandyman9185]

@@JoeEverest thanks for the reply, the steel posts make sense, every thing here is PT pine, no cedar or redwood

[@YellowBoltTC]

I put my 4x4 directly in dirt with no cement 4 feet deep

[@GeorgeMinton-jb8ky]

My fence is 18 years old. I have replaced two posts and no foam does not work. I will say that staining a fence is very important and adds to the life of a fence. I prefer solid stain and periodically will go around and stain certain parts of the fence multiple times in the same year on the cut edges across the top. This keeps water from penetrating the boards. I cannot tell you how many fences around my house look like tee total crap. If you are going to have a fence don't be that neighbor who doesn't know how to care for and maintain a fence. Periodically clean your fence. My neighbor bought a fence and he has lived behind me for five years. His fence is almost black with mold. So disgusting. Can we do anything about people like that in an HOA? Another maintenance tip is to go around and use stainless steel deck screws to tighten loose boards yearly. Ask your fence builder to use stainless steel deck screws to attach the pickets. They do not react to the chemicals in pressure treated wood. Use 15/8 inch deck screws to tighten pickets to the nailer boards so they won't go all the way through and leave a point on the back side of the nailer. Get your fence person to go around with a laminate saw and cut the bottoms of your fence about 1 inch away from the ground. Moisture rots fences. Keep all vegetation away from your fence. Moisture rots fences. NO, it was not easy to do this but it sure beats buying a new fence.(It is also easier to weed eat under the fence to keep grass away from the fence - you got it moisture rots fences) Upgrade your boards. My fence guy said he used spruce. I will have to take his word for it because I wouldn't know spruce if it bit me. I have also replaced some pickets maybe eight out of 500 and I would replace more if I had a truck to haul them over to my house but it still looks good even though the tree roots have me leaning in a few spots. Don't let you trees hang down on your fence. I keep them cut high enough I can walk under them to mow(push behind) . P.S. Birds love to poop on posts that stick up above the fence top.( Don't get fence post higher than the pickets. ) These are my recommendations from living with a fence for eighteen years and I hope yours will last as long but based on my neighbors I got a feeling that you are going to say I will buy a new fence before I spend anytime on my fence and you will pay. For those who care these tips will help you for years to come. I am not a fence contractor nor will I be. I am 70 years young and hope my fence lasts me until I am gone.

[@NewYorksFinest1]

we are going to pay extra money for the post master. it will cost more to the wood post removed and replaced than just using the steel post

[@NewYorksFinest1]

@@JoeEverest wood posts 4x4 is around $5. The post master is $29. But to me it is worth it cuz all I would have to do is change out the boards if needed. I've seen a lot of fences with wood posts being held up by wood cuz the 4x4 rotted

[@davidmatute7830]

@@NewYorksFinest1 can you please link where to find post masters for that price that is almost half the price that master halco charges and I would love to save the money on it

[@elijahtitone1500]

You forgot dont skimp on a survey, I've had people tear down brand new fences because they were over the property line

[@brandon152lee]

@@JoeEverest do you have a video or advice on this?

[@Miguel195211]

Wood vs Vinyl

[@Jackripster69]

The number one question on everyone lips - Have you done business with Marty Byrde yet?

[@graberfencecompanyjustgrab1358]

Come on Joe. Skilled labor and non skilled workers. If you have a good Forman he should be able to run a job to its finest quality so I personally think that's a dumb one.. Graber Fence Company

[@GingrBreadMan]

I agree, your team is only as good as the foreman.

[@danielnapast4955]

Who the hell tries mixing their own concrete? A bag of quikrete is literally $3, I dont think theres any way to source the individual components for less than that

[@GingrBreadMan]

60/40 with Portland is cheaper and stronger concrete.

[@GingrBreadMan]

Also a do not like the preferred method that quikrete has marketed to consumers, I've dug up enough old fences to know exactly what jobs were done with quikrete. The top will be solid enough but extremely easy to just break with a spud and the bottom and middle portion is just gravel basically.