It's KnotWood: It's Aluminum - Looks Great, Easy Install, Lasts Forever

[@ukpm]

Anyone know what Matt's favourite keller is?

[@RefinerSimilitude]

Solid body kyellers.

[@dus10dnd]

I noticed this first when he was talking about the James Hardie Color Plus siding. I did a search and could not find the Keller Plus stuff. To be fair, he seems to be really trying in this video. The "keller" is coming out only about 1/3 of the time. To me, as someone interested in language, that doesn't even seem like a normal variation of the word... like an accent. I couldn't say where that comes from.

[@RefinerSimilitude]

@@dus10dnd It comes from the heart Dustin... it comes from the heart. The first girl he ever loved was named Kelley. His nickname for her was Kellers. A part of him won't stop believing or holding on to that feeling...

[@MorryB]

@@RefinerSimilitude lmao!

[@mark9118]

@@RefinerSimilitude I wonder what his wife thinks about that?

[@956870733]

Horizontal fence board makes a lot more sense even for wood, because one can use the highest grade pressure treated lumber or higher grade toughened powder coated aluminum for the bottom slats but use lighter duty material and surface finish for the remaining slats for cost control. Even if the bottom ones are of the same low tier material and go bust, materials above the bottom slats don't need to be replaced (unlike vertical systems)

[@eh_bailey]

I did a horizontal cedar fence with PT on the ground before the slats start.

[@verohandymike]

I never thought of that. Also occurs to me I could mix and match the styles. So first foot or so from ground up can be horizontal (PT but still replaceable), then go with vertical above. The bottoms of those verticals should not rot because they'll be that far above ground.

[@waynemartin4453]

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[@enekuda05]

I'm glad you talk about surveys! I do land surveying and I see WAY to many times we come by after someone puts up a fence, doing work for their neighbor because they put the fence over onto the neighbors. Easily 80% of the time there are pi s missing, or the lines don't line up to your rear neighbors and stuff gets done wrong. We always reccomend setting the fence in at least 2" to be 100% sure there is no doubt it's on your side.

[@apilkey]

2 inches from the centre of the property line? So technically after your property line is staked out can you put the fence directly on the property line? so if the fence is 4 inches wide, it would be 2 inches on either side of center?

[@enekuda05]

@gotpilks no, if you are putting up a fence, you want the outward face of the fence to be 2-4" inside the line. Technically it can be right on the line, but that means the posts are inside by 2-4". We want the posts in closer to 6-8" depending on the fence.

[@apilkey]

@@enekuda05 thanks, so legally it’s the outward face of the fence that can be on the line and the rest of the fence needs to be inside the property line. For some reason I just assumed the fence being on-centre was fine but I’ve never actually looked into it

[@enekuda05]

@gotpilks yea, at least here in Nebraska Legally the entire fence you put up has to be 100% on your property. That creates an interesting Grey area like....how does your neighbor seal that gap between yours and the neighbors if they already have one and you don't wana build another 4" away from theirs.

[@apilkey]

@@enekuda05 it’s common where I live for neighbors to go halters on a fever between their properties and in that case they would agree to put the fence directly on the property line which is what one side of my house is like. The other side of my house borders a city street and I’m looking to install a fence their so I would have to install it like you said so as not to encroach on the city.

[@gold94chica]

Interesting fence system. For all of that, I would have liked it to see a tongue-and-grove option for the privacy fence sections to keep the slats all uniformly seated together, instead of uneven and wavy. Also, I would have installed the screws on the inside because I can't help but think of someone taking it apart from the outside. lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@FranciscoTChavez]

I was wondering if there's an option to have them filled with some kind of foam or other sound absorbing material. This will stop someone from looking in, but I get the feeling that it's not going to do much to muffle sound.

[@dav3eii725]

I second the fasteners on the “owner’s” side. One, for a little security, but I think more importantly, repairs or adjustments if needed can be better tended to from your side. Also t&g would strengthen the fence 10 fold.

[@MB-sh3uu]

A single top screw from the owners side could lock in all the horizontal pieces

[@aarondilley5266]

@@FranciscoTChavez this is already expensive but they are hollow. you can by foam and just fill them

[@owggarage723]

Those 4X4s are $415.00 each. The slats are $195.00 ea. Holy Cow! That doesn't cover the cost of the gate hardware or attaching posts! My coated chain link is 35 years old and still looks good. NO THANK YOU!

[@timgleason2527]

I complained when I had to spend $12 for 4x4’s this year!

[@jt5747]

Just get sponsored like Matt did.

[@daveklein2826]

LMAO, sure compare a orange to a watermelon

[@joebanks3698]

@@daveklein2826 your analogy doesn't hold water.

[@MorryB]

Were paying more than $20 for an 8 foot 4x4 PT here in Canada.

[@DocNo27]

So glad I live in the land of builder provided concrete block walls on every yard. Don't miss wood or other fences at all!

[@harryagrotis326]

I do fencing and this is an excellent product but people rarely want to pay the money for it. One nice alternative which can be a little more cost effective is where the inserts are either wood or PVC while the posts are aluminum.looks great

[@JL10007406]

What is the ~cost difference between this product and wood installed?

[@emmyzhang4782]

The aluminum is only 5 times price higher than pvc , but the lifetime is unlimited

[@RJ_Cormac]

"Lasts for Ever" has been said so many times, but never lasts. Next year will be stainless! 🤔😂

[@joebanks3698]

All fences are gangster until a big tree fall on them.

[@aa-kz7hc]

i was wondering why make the whole thing out of aluminium. like why not just have the posts be expensive and use wooden boards inbetween or possibly ceder yakisugi.

[@timothykeith1367]

polymer

[@lathiat]

Pretty much every fence here in Perth Australia is “Colorbond” much the same as this stuff I think. Does last a long time.

[@wasaglass]

@@aa-kz7hc I'm sure you could just buy the posts and then do that, but why wouldn't they want to sell the whole system and make more money? Also he did do part of the fence in cedar where it abuts the tree in his yard

[@sigma_kappa]

These are colourbonds I'm Australia. Used mainly in South Australia but uptake in other states at the moment. The systems are expensive but do work well. Only issue is strength...if they going to ever get side impact they will not last as long. So think twice about high traffic areas. They do fade but uniformly fade do that's ok. The original systems were a bit flimsy but getting better. You also have option to bolt posts to concrete floor using upside down T sections but again not as strong. Looks good and good to see we are exporting our gear to our neighbours 😉

[@Dutchypeepers]

We also have more UV exposure in Australia so fading is more aggressive(?) here.

[@Munromad]

@@Dutchypeepers I reckon where he is in Austin Texas would be pretty sunny too right? I'm in Adelaide which coincidentally is the sister city of Austin Texas where Matt is.

[@maeneak6981]

Colorbond is steel not aluminium

[@havabeer1]

Colourbond is just a brand name of powdercoated steel with their own "brand name" colours

[@tbix1963]

Looking great, have you given any thoughts on putting up a temporary section as a accent piece in the yard with the exact pieces needed to fill in for the tree. That way when the tree eventually fails you will have the pre weathered pieces needed to fill in the gap without any additional cost other than labor. With the added benefit that you will have matching finishes. Just thinking a neighbor could drive you crazy if they didn’t like the finish of mismatched sections. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Wishing you and your family the best.

[@Danirio96]

"The land of the free" where your neighbor can sue you if your fence's color is a bit off...

[@isaacbeckel2044]

Matt, thanks for everything you've taught me the last 7+ years. I really appreciate it! That being said, this channel has turned into one big pay to play advertisement, and that is not what OG Matt Risinger intended. People change, goals change I understand that but this channel just honestly doesn't offer anywhere near the value it used to and once all these other people got included in the build show network it really headed downhill fast IMO. I know people will probably disagree with that last sentence, but that's just my opinion. I wish you the best with everything Matt, but I'm headed elsewhere to continue my education as a tradesman because I need something different than what this channel currently offers.

[@SawHorseDesignBuild]

What exactly are you looking for? There are production costs associated with these channels and yes some do pay to play. That being said, the comments section is a great way to debate the merits of these products. I create content for manufacturers as well, however, I only talk about and represent the ones that I would be using regardless of their involvement in creating the content.

[@Adam_K_W]

@Issac Beckel - I agree with you 100%. While Matt still does a small amount of common sense content (things like waterproofing mistakes to be mindful of) that don't really add cost to a project, it seems like any product focused videos are always top of the market and totally out of reach for probably 95% of the population. It sort of reminds me of Top Gear. That show started out focusing on average cars and became a show about Ferraris and other super cars. But then, who would want to watch Jeremy Clarkson drive a Corolla... Anyway, Matt should just go all in and do a recap on his own house build. If he's honest, he'd say, "If you built this house using all of the materials and products I did. Your cost would be $465 per square foot; however, due to my hosting this channel, my cost was $150..." That would be honest and transparent. Why do I say that? Clarkson always told us what the Ferrari he just burned the tires off of cost.

[@SawHorseDesignBuild]

@@Adam_K_W What type of content are you looking for? There are lots of other creators out there as well.

[@Adam_K_W]

@SawHorseDesignBuild I'm not saying Matt's content is bad or has no value. It's just not realistic for the masses, and honestly, I don't think Matt himself would use all of these products if he had to pay full price for them. This fence costs as much as a block wall. Who can really afford that?

[@jenniferc9669]

@@Adam_K_W commercial projects as he said. Hotels, big apartments, some government projects and homeowners with deep pockets. So depends on your market. If I was a builder for custom homes in Charleston SC I would offer it. Deep pockets...

[@kt9495]

I’m from out West where all fencing is either metal or stone. I’m in TX now, a couple hours south of you, and recently purchased a home with all wood fencing. None of it matches as I can tell over time sections were replaced and not others. I wound up having to replace two panels due to a tree being planted decades ago, too close to the fence. Why, people, why? Anyway, I like the clean look of what you’ve done there, and imagine a future in which all my fencing looks the same. I’ve considered asking the neighbors if they’d like to go in together with something longer lasting but…priorities and all that. Looking forward to your landscaping vids as that’s my true passion.

[@theredcabin]

Awesome fence. I owned a fence company for 10 years. Our fence code is so stringent, however, that even if we installed those open channels to the neighbor side and capped them, we could be made to take it apart and put those on the owner's side. Code says that all hardware or "ugly" side must be to the owner's side and the non-hardware, or perfect, or beautiful side MUST be to the neighbor. On this style fence, not really a big deal at all. On other styles, lost lots of potential sales because customers couldn't understand why they had to have the hardware side. Eventually, out vinyl fence company came out with an entire line of fence called . . . "Neighbor Friendly." Same on both sides. No issues.

[@vvhitevvabbit6479]

A couple years ago I replaced my backyard fence with Simtek Ecostone composite fencing, which was a 200 foot parameter. What I love about this fence is just how durable it is and how it always stays clean. My backyard neighbor's dogs kept ripping apart the old wood fence, and I didn't want to deal with it anymore. This fence can take a hit with a sledge hammer and not leave a mark. It also doesn't seem to ever get dirty. It looks exactly the same as the day I put it up and I haven't washed it once. You can also easily spray off graffiti with a pressure washer. It cost me right around $10,000 for materials alone, since I put it up myself, but it's worth every penny for the peace of mind and 0 maintenance. The Simtek Ecostone fencing is difficult to source now day and would cost roughly $20,000 for the same project today, so I'm glad I pulled the trigger when I did.

[@losll]

Would like to revisit this in a couple of years to see how it’s holding up. No doubt the material will last forever, but just curious how the overall structure will hold up with high winds.

[@tysleight]

High winds and weed Wackers and hard water from the sprinklers?

[@ocdtechtalk]

@@tysleight weed Wackers will chip the paint and take a nice chunk out of the posts and bott rails over time.

[@aaronsbarker]

and in northern climates, frost. That bottom rail would need to be up enough to let the ground move as well as the posts themselves needing to be buried and cemented below the expected frost depth.

[@cryptickcryptick2241]

Trees and tree limbs falling are a very common occurrence in some yards with large trees. Some yards have tree limbs down after every major storm, which generally occur monthly. A large tree can break any fence and a large limb from a tree can do significant damage. A typical wooden fence is super easy and cheap for anyone with basic skills to fix.

[@Fallen7Pie]

forever no, it's aluminum that fatigue curve is always gonna get you but it should last decades before it starts falling apart

[@austinolson5302]

I’d be curious to see how hot that fence gets in the summer and how much it expands. I could see it being a huge disaster if you assemble it too tight on a cool day.

[@linmal2242]

No, it is aluminium ! It will just wriggle it self a bit loose with expansion/contraction on its fasteners to settle itself into equilibrium with its neibouring pieces. Another product, a bit more robust is Colourbond Steel fencing which is a lot stronger for more rugged sites !

[@oliviasfermi4465]

My sentiments exactly😮

[@jonathangorrell9674]

Hi Matt, I noticed that KnotWood also has aluminum decking. So many people now live in high fire prone areas this would be a good option and that also includes using the Al fencing. Structural metals just don't burn.

[@markchilluffo9638]

No but in a forest fire I’ll bet melts

[@Cozmicsaber]

Where I live people never give thought to putting in a utility gate, glad you did.

[@aaronconner2010]

Excited to see the videos in the future about your patio and backyard. Would also love to see how Matt Risinger builds a shed

[@JTDesign1]

As an Architect, I decided to use Knotwood in wood grain finishes several years ago on my custom deck, with benches, planters and a trellis all done in Knotwood. My only regret was using it as a deck surface due to the scratching on a walking surfaces. Everywhere else looks like the day it was installed. No more staining and repainting every other year. I really only need 30 second deck cleaner and a hose to clean off my entire deck. It is a beautiful, albeit, expensive product.

[@oloilmann4288]

How does it feel on a bare foot on a hot summers day?

[@JTDesign1]

@@oloilmann4288 We have not had an issue, but then we live in Seattle and hot is a relative term.

[@oloilmann4288]

@@JTDesign1 thanks for your reply, I was concerned with sun beating down on the Aluminum decking, 20C(68F) 25C(77F) 30C(86F) somewhere between the lowest to the highest temp it must get uncomfortable to walk on. My grey asphalt driveway gets pretty un-walkable in bare feet at the mid to high temps.

[@JTDesign1]

@@oloilmann4288 I just would not recommend using it to walk on as it will scratch over time depending on the location of the deck to sand and dirt.

[@billberry4314]

The lawyers advise to NOT put a fence on your property line. They say that you have no right to be putting concrete in the ground on another property as you would be doing if the holes are exactly on the property line. Sacrifice 4"-5" and never have to worry about being taken to court for encroachment.

[@percyfaith11]

Then your neighbor occupies that 4-5" strip and after 20 years gets ownership by adverse possession.

[@billberry4314]

@@percyfaith11 You're correct but... In most states adverse possession begins after 7 years and you can prevent that from happening with a legal notice of what and why you did what you did. Adverse possession only happens when you take no action for 7 years to prevent it. We've all seen a property line with 2 distinctly different fences, one on each side of the line and belonging to their respective owners.. There might not be a 'perfect solution' to this but I think it is better than being told by a court to move your fence because you poured concrete on property that you don't own.

[@tysleight]

@@billberry4314 most fences at least around here are bought by both home owners because they are mandatory per the HOA. The only time they pull the fence back is when they both want the " nice" side of the fence and they put up back to back fences and it looks silly. Also we are a 20year state and to show use and willful abandonment ie not paying the taxes.

[@percyfaith11]

No wonder people move to Alaska in the bush.

[@pierrecastillothelifeofpierre]

Great advice sir! Surveys are very important in starting projects. God bless you more and more sir!

[@urbanjungle9600]

Looks fabulous Matt and I love how you scribed the trees into the fence line - nice aesthetic. Will you be detailing the landscaping work in future episodes?

[@bitehunter122]

I LOVE THAT KNOTWOOD! I am itching to change out our aluminum fence with something just as durable. KNOTWOOD looks like the perfect fence for me!

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[@reedtower]

Wow on that tree fix !!

[@MrTedflick]

Nice fence. Odd that so many are negative in the comments. I'm sure there are plenty of channels that show how to make a cheap sustainable fence.

[@handle1196]

How did ypu attach the ends of the fence to the tree? Does the powder coating come off the fence if you have neighbours who use a grass strimmer up against it

[@KP-mr5nb]

I'm trying to find a modular fence system right now for a small backyard and would love to know where to purchase this fence.

[@buildshow]

Call them to see if they’re able to get you connected to a local dealer

[@KP-mr5nb]

@@buildshow Thank you. I will contact them.

[@Mateo_Bowie]

Your production quality is getting so good Matt. I run a production company out of OKC. If you ever have a question about ways to improve your video production feel free to reach out. Happy to help in any way.

[@jacqjacq5920]

It's official... if you show it, I will want it. Looking it up for replacements!

[@andythompson7725]

In 2013 Lowe's installed a 6 ft. high composite fence for me. It's about 500 ft long! 60 mph winds have started taking it down this past Nov. Fortunately, I can claim against my homeowners insurance minus deductible,

[@ChainringTours]

Matt, once the summer comes around can you put the temp gun on the fence and let us know the temp. I love the idea of a long lasting fence, especially in Texas, but my only concern is the temp if a kid was to touch it could it burn. Aluminum dissipates heat, but I know some lawn furniture gets really hot.

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[@TXReb06]

Do you make a home maintenance list for your new build clients? Annual, semi-annual, quarterly, and monthly check items? Along with a book log and manuals, receipts, contractor info for all mechanicals in the home?

[@trevorhardy3544]

why put the side you’ll need for maintenance facing your neighbours yard if it looks just as good on both sides?

[@mawrmcmahan]

Holy cow! That neighborhood has some amazing trees!

[@buildshow]

It’s a 70’s neighborhood and they kept quite a few big trees when it developed decades ago. We love it here.

[@MorryB]

Concrete's very alkaline and corrosive to aluminum. Even with the (thin) powder coating, I wonder how long it will hold up. Especially in wetter climates.

[@jaxturner7288]

“How long it will hold up” as in how long until it falls over? Well if it has a twenty year warranty just for the color fading…. I don’t think you need to worry about it failing any time soon.

[@joebanks3698]

Long or not, you ain't gonna see me put this stuff around my mobile home any time soon.

[@daveklein2826]

I'm sure the manufacturer has taken that into consideration

[@eddyarseneau4822]

A sleeve would do the trick

[@aayotechnology]

Yes, I’m surprise they didn’t separate those two materials somehow

[@alexj.vasquez9730]

Love the fence! Nice editing on the video. I like how you explained everything step by step. I will be subscribing! Thanks!

[@MrTexasDan]

I bet your neighbors are thrilled to have one side of their yard different from the others. A simple cedar fence will last 20+ years, and you can DIY it pretty easily from box store materials. More overpriced, sponsored, and out-of-place products ... ooooon the build show! PS: The color will not fade evenly.

[@francisishere9871]

Jeez, I bet your the life of any party u attend. Wife must b so proud to bring u around🤣

[@mattbrew11]

A brand new wood fence put in when theirs is aging isnt going to match and likely wouldn’t be the same style either and maybe not even the same stain or painted color. Id be thrilled if I was the neighbor because it looks better and ill never be chasing the current or subsequent owners to “go in” on a new fence.

[@MrTexasDan]

@@francisishere9871 Lighten up Francis.

[@MrTexasDan]

@@mattbrew11 Standard cedar fence, looks pretty similar no matter what - vertical, wood, etc. and looks identical in 6 months. Never looks as shitty as the yuppy horiz metal monstrosity.

[@francisishere9871]

@@MrTexasDan says the guy with issues about a fence he doesn't own or never will see😂

[@Anthony69420]

Dude. This channel is dope. Knot wood is new to me

[@simonliddell1897]

Hey Matt I've been loving your show for years now and the whole low energy passive house side of things. So I just thought I should call out the next step on the journey is low embodied carbon in construction and as much as I initially like this material its supper high in embodied carbon compared to the wooden fence so my friend the challenge is a measurement of life cycle carbon on your materials. It may last forever but the site may get smaller or the next owner may prefer wood so lets say its got 50 years before it's decommissioned and recycled or worse scrapped. That's my challenge to you Matt you've nailed a passive house retrofit, awesome, lets see how you can help us to get to net-zero by 2050 with bringing that embedded carbon in materials down through measurement.

[@eh_bailey]

Pretty sure he would be at net zero with solar. Even a pretty inefficient house can hit net zero with enough solar. There will always be some "next" thing. Once the carbon fad passes and people remember that plants have to have CO2 to grow it will be the next thing (embodied water, rare-earth minerals or whatever).

[@Eric998765]

Granted I live on a farm and have a lot more linear feet of fencing, as well as many more trees, but it never fails anytime I put up a new run of fence a limb or tree falls on it within a year. I wish your fence luck and hope it is easy to repair if it does ever get damaged.

[@travismorgan4249]

Looks awesome! I wish there was more video on how you finished the top piece and capped the fence so that they were all level with each other. It looked like you may have ripped that last piece a different width to make them all the same height.

[@DonTruman]

Matt, you're presuming it never gets scratched, bent or dented. You can't powder coat a scratch so you either paint over it (which would stand out no matter how well it's done) or replace the slat, which also might stand out if the other slats are 10 years old. And replacing a bottom slat means unscrewing and removing ALL of the slats above it. From your neighbor's property, the way you installed it. The 'perfect' look of it means imperfections will stand out more. For 8-10x the cost of wood I'd rather go with masonry. For a much lower cost option that's low maintenance, vinyl.

[@GTAHomeGuy]

Matt, I know you stand behind quality but if you power washed enough you had to see the bowing of some pieces. On camera, we see some sinking back and punching out. Would love to know if there is a centering ability post install.

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[@Re5ist_ance]

Neighbor is like "nice" - awesome new fence for free 😁 Their property value just went up.

[@williamshore6355]

Great now I want this fence, looks so much better then my current setup.

[@richardpellis]

Majority of fence failures I see here around Houston area are due to post rot. Same with mailboxes. I wish fence builders offered sq. steel posts as an option. Fences would last probably twice as long and we'd cut down less trees. Aluminum could be an option, however in my experience near the ocean, even the powder coating breaks down and peels after 4-5 years. As observed on aluminum patio furniture. I built my mailbox out of sq. steel tubing cemented in the ground. It's not going anywhere.

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[@victordragano8863]

Great call filling that post. I think the fence looks great! There are automotive epoxy paints that are very fade resistant, so in 20 years when you need to paint that fence, a paint like that should make it new again.

[@TheGavrael]

Yeah, except it's powder coating and in order to paint over it and have it last, you'll need to near-white blast it for prep. It's 'zero maintenence' until it requires nearly as much work as the original install to refinish.

[@FranklynGrullon]

Wow. Showing off the legit nice new Milwaukee tools like the Jack hammer with new batteries. 👍🏼

[@86spirit60]

Aluminum is actually better left uncoated over its life unless it will be maintained, no matter the coating it will oxidize eventually. Your biggest concern should be galvanic corrosion, particularly on the fasteners that are used. Dissimilar metals+salt air over time=rust never sleeps. 3-5 years life on a coating is terrible. There is Kynar, coraflon and many more options for 20+ years. Even aliphatic acrylic polyurethane will do better than 3-5 in the outdoors. It comes down really to what kind of abuse is the coating facing over time. Example, if the sprinkler is spraying it every other morning expect that section to look extra shitty in a couple years.

[@allanlindsay9414]

In our last house we had cedar fence all the way around the back yard and it was a pain to maintain. I replaced 15 panels one year only to have a wind storm come through and blow down 10 of them including snapping off the posts..... arrrgg. When we moved to the current location, no one has a fence around the whole block, so the center of the "rectangle" is a giant open park area. Lots of giant oak trees and grass. Kids never went to the park a block away they all just congregated in the back yards.

[@ef5842]

Certainly a good solution to the vinyl fences that attract algae, mold, and dirt. Thanks for sharing this product. I'd like to see a driveway fence addition to a front yard fence, either with a hinge option or sliding feature that rolls behind the front yard fence.

[@timberwolf9363]

I'm wondering how is expansion and contraction of aluminum handled, especially at those lengths.

[@rachelcronin766]

We have huge hail storms at times, wondering about such an issue with the fence and a metal roof (also wonder about no matter how much insulation is put in how the sound barrier would actually hold up or the extent of what needs done)...

[@TD-zc4zi]

Any concerns about temperature being in Texas and the fence is black? Around here we see issues with kids getting serious burns on aluminum wall panels.

[@mackes3683]

I like how the tree is going through the fence.

[@karladial62]

Best use of a traffic cone I've ever seen. :) As a funnel.

[@joesheeder4280]

Don’t forget Utility right of ways. In most areas you have to provide access for utility companies to access their plant. In some cases a utility company can remove a fence to get access and are not responsible for damages.( most still provide reimbursement) I work for a utility company and it forever boggles my mind why people fence in utilities and provide no access.

[@jzrezilient]

Yes very much so .. yet another reason to check one's property survey which typically shows easements.

[@kevinnapier8996]

I like the presentation. The product is REALLY COOL! #LoveIt & #StaySafeEveryone!

[@RealtyByLance]

Incredible Matt! Thank you!

[@joshdoughty3206]

I think it looks great the only issue I see that can occur is the scribing to the tree I normally give customers a flex zone 1-2 inches for the tree to flex in the wind/storms because it will buckle those wood sections I see those needing replaced pretty regularly or I box the tree out giving a decorative bump out I work for a very large fencing company that cover the Carolina's and it's just some food for thought.

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[@nickfamous8825]

Great job explaining this product. Can you advise what gate locks did you use.

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

This looks so good! We are thinking of installing a Colormax fence, but this caught my intention. 😍

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[@jacklucas7265]

The most common homeowner tenure is six to ten years. Of course many live in their homes for a much longer period but six to ten years is about the most common length of time. If one replaced a fence with the product being demonstrated the longevity of the fence would far exceed the expected tenure by the homeowner who installed it. The question then becomes, in the absence of a hazard like termites, would one recapture the value at sale? That is, would a buyer pay a premium for the fence? I would argue that would not be the case and that either a wood fence or at best a vinyl fence would be a better choice for the average home. Just my opinion, ymmv.

[@gracilism]

I did a similar fence, but it was all cast concrete. Stained and sealed to look like wood.

[@kathleenmccarthy4510]

Who was the supplier & approximate cost of? Thanks

[@teetee_555]

Wow.....I love 💕 that fence!

[@TheReverendRobDiesel]

I'm curious how the frost/snow/hail will treat that here in Texas. Also, does it need some margin to allow for heat expansion?

[@emilytucker4437]

Can you go into detail on the cost breakdown of your home renovation?

[@ocdtechtalk]

A couple of things from Florida. 1. I use powder coat exclusively for my automated gates. No way you are getting 15 years without fading. At least not in Florida. 2. The gate post that you filled with cement. The cement is a bad idea. First it will not strengthen the post. Of the post leans it will simply crack the cement. Second you would have been better off to use a thicker wall instead of cement filled. Filling with cement will greatly hinder any welding that you want to do to the gate post for hinges. These things I've learned the hard way. Thank you for sharing.

[@aayotechnology]

What you mean by thicker wall? I think all the pieces are standard sizes

[@ocdtechtalk]

@@aayotechnology I'm sure the kit has standard sizes. A local aluminum supplier will have a 4x4x0.5 that could be painted to match (as long as the color is solid). I'm not sure the wood grain choices are powder coated. Most likely a wrap.

[@stevebabiak6997]

Kids playing basketball, and their missed shots, tend to send the basketball into fences. I wonder if this stuff will get dented from such activity. Plus: how will it hold up at the bottom of the kids’ favorite sledding hill? It looks like this wouldn’t do too well for fencing in the sides of the yard that has a good slope to it, like that sledding hill.

[@Creator_Veeto_PAEACP]

Looks pretty thick to me, but I’d like to see tests of basketballs, lacross balls, baseballs, and soccer balls.

[@taiyin1162]

I really love this! How much did this cost you?

[@MartyMasterjohn]

How deep did you set the posts in the ground for your 7’ fence?

[@scooter98144]

My thought was to set it up for low voltage wiring so you could add accent lighting or even outdoor wifi and security cameras depending on your location and possible needs now or in the future.

[@conanthedentist]

Hey Matt. I've been dreaming up a type of fence that can withstand Plugerville's expansive clay soil. I've been watching my fenceposts drift apart over the years. Is it possible to use this fencing without screwing the slats to the posts and leaving them free floating? Would that really even fix the expansion problem?

[@MrBiron1]

Helix piles might do the tricks

[@mattbrew11]

A girl I dated a long time lives there. She had a white vinyl fence put in and the contractor home depot buckets. Drilled holes and let rebar stick outside about 6” in several spots. It was weird to see but 8 years later her fence is still there.

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

I can’t imagine this fence during a tornado situation…. Have you putted any thoughts for this fence flying like knives during high wind situation?

[@tricia8727]

This seems like an awesome product. I wonder if you could make an initial investment in the posts and framing pieces, and then just use wood slats until you save enough to switch out the aluminum panels? Form the video it looks like this might be possible? 🤔

[@joebanks3698]

Wouldn't you rather be saving for retirement?

[@danielstoscup755]

Looks great, can’t wait to see the landscaping

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[@TW---]

The most shocking thing is being a builder/contractor and deciding to live in an HOA neighborhood.

[@mattbrew11]

Indeed

[@ocdtechtalk]

@Richard Cranium I'm happy to live in an HOA community. Better than living next to cars on blocks, over grown yards, etc. Trick to living in an HOA is to know the law, and get involved. So you help to control the craZy. Not looking to highjack this video thread but I wanted you to say you know someone who doesn't mind living in an HOA.

[@jeffstanley4593]

@Richard Cranium We have an absolutely toothless HOA but I am glad we have it. At least it is a start. If we could get some teeth put into the covenants it would be great.

[@ahwhite2022]

Gorgeous fence... erhhh... wall. So happy to see they offer basic colors without fake wood grain. I despise fake wood grain as much as I despise fake shutters, 2 things that need to go away. Materials need to own themselves.

[@Wolfiecolada]

that tree going through looks so cool!! what happens when the wind blows?

[@dandroid42]

I assumed you got a discount when I saw that this is a paid promotion, but you could have mentioned early on that this isn't a reasonable option for most people. The Milwaukee fuel slow-mo shots and Champion power washer segment start to push this into infomercial territory. Still a big fan of your work and congrats on finishing your remodel.

[@JoeNielsen44]

Love the look!

[@vrnicastro6353]

What is the final cost breakdown for this home? Realistically what would a home of this quality cost the average consumer? How long would it take to recoup the initial cost vs energy savings?

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[@sandranichlos5446]

What's holding up the cedar boards around the tree? Especially if you didn't put any post near the tree roots!

[@toppcatt5113]

beautiful. I wonder if there re spacers if you dont want a solid fence.

[@josevarghese8146]

This work looks great. May I know the color code?

[@robertmontgomery7158]

The tree is going to grow. The fence will have to be redone every year to allow the tree to grow

[@sciencesaves]

hi there, thanks for the video. You said "6 inches or a foot" several times when referring to the distance of the fence into the neighbors' property. What is the legal margin I must stay between? If I am 2" off is that an amount that would make me move my fence? 4"? 5"? Thank you for your help

[@linmal2242]

Another answer is to use hot-dipped galvanised steel posts with treated timber rails and palings ! Very much stronger than aluminium!

[@aayotechnology]

How would you set the posts?

[@evanlahtinen3523]

Hey Matt, do you have a list of all the products and companies that you used on your remodel build? I’m in the planning stages of my build and I love all the products you have used over the years but it hard to track them all down within all the videos. Thanks! Love the show!

[@dansklenicka8403]

Beautiful fence Matt

[@eh_bailey]

Ugh, I need Matt as my neighbor to share a fence with (hearing Mr. Rogers in my head). Does it have to be put in with concrete, or can you use foam? For the concrete fill post, should the hardware be installed first so it is anchored too?

[@alexlewis8143]

But then you have 3 sides you need to match

[@eh_bailey]

@@alexlewis8143 but 25% off, eh? 🤔

[@joebanks3698]

Foam "concrete" for setting fence post is one of the worst invention ever.

[@eh_bailey]

@@joebanks3698 I used it for metal posts for a wood fence and it has been excellent. We are at the south end of tornado alley and can get some strong wind. It still looks like the day it went in (~3yrs).

[@aayotechnology]

Or why not set the posts on top of the concrete with bolts? Probably more labor but much easier to replace with likely future damage or tipping

[@masonwall4864]

So, do you have to go into your neighbors backyard to replace a panel if need be? Love the fence, but I don't like how the screws are on the opposing side.

[@pweb4941]

I am not a rabid environmentalist, but FFS aluminum takes such crazy amount of energy to produce, that it is just insane to be using it in this manner

[@SamuelBiller]

I’m building a house in Tampa, FL. Reached out to the Knotwood company in Atlanta, GA multiple times over the phone and via the website. I could not get an estimate for the material associated with my residential fence. I suspect it would have been way out of my maximum budget. I do have a small section of 6ft CMU wall in the front and it was extremely expensive. I ended up settling for a horizontal vinyl fence from a local fence company. I was hoping for a black color but the premium for black was 4x the cost of white.

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[@squeekhobby4571]

Matt’s neighbor is a lucky guy. Looks great

[@damham5689]

Since aluminum is a good heat sink I am wondering if it might be a problem during summer. Especially in places were it can be over 100 degree for days on end? Could kids get burnt on it ?

[@OisinHiggins]

How are you preventing the aluminium from reacting with the concrete? I've always been told and read that aluminium is reacts in an alkaline environment.

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[@shubinternet]

Speaking for myself as a member of the FireWise committee in a different neighborhood in Austin, I appreciate that the fence you took out looks just like the ones in Steiner Ranch that led to wicking the fire from one house to the next, and you’ve replaced that with something much more fire resistant. However, I’m also in the market to replace our wooden fence, and while I want to use something fire resistant, I don’t think I have your budget. Do you have any suggestions for less expensive options? Maybe something based on Hardie board?

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