I've pretty much had it with my extremely poorly constructed wooden privacy fence. Another couple of sections succumbed to the strong winds a few weeks ago. Seriously considering bucking up and putting in a nice vinyl one in its place. We'll likely be selling in the next few years and I figure it would be a big upgrade on curb appeal. Anyone done something similar and had a good experience with a company in the DSM area?
DSM area fence companies
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Billy at Capital City Fence has done 2 fences for me
515-689-8551
super nice dude and was significally cheaper than my other quotes. but he is a bit spacey. like left the job day 1 at lunch and said hed come back tomorrow
but 5 years later the fence is still holding strong
Billy is option 1:
No recommendation on my side, but what is wrong with your current fence? Did the panels come off due to the posts breaking at the base or did the 2X4 horizontal running from post to post come off? my thoughts.
1. if its just the 2X4 stringer that came off, get some long wood screws and put it back in place. We had a couple of stringers in our fence that came loose, put them back up using 5" timber lock screws and it held together just fine until we had to remove it for a remodel 6 years later.
2. if the post broke probably worth looking at complete replacement unless that post was in a wet soggy area of the yard. If you go with Vinyl double check what they do at all the posts (not just corners or at gates). Some still install 4x4 wood posts and the vinyl is just a cover. Other will use a galvanized post inside to stiffen the vinyl sleeve. Others may use a combination of the two but only at corners/gates.
1. if its just the 2X4 stringer that came off, get some long wood screws and put it back in place. We had a couple of stringers in our fence that came loose, put them back up using 5" timber lock screws and it held together just fine until we had to remove it for a remodel 6 years later.
2. if the post broke probably worth looking at complete replacement unless that post was in a wet soggy area of the yard. If you go with Vinyl double check what they do at all the posts (not just corners or at gates). Some still install 4x4 wood posts and the vinyl is just a cover. Other will use a galvanized post inside to stiffen the vinyl sleeve. Others may use a combination of the two but only at corners/gates.
This is the 3rd time sections have blown over. The posts have always given out at the base. Fence itself isn't sturdy enough to prevent the give that eventually snaps the bottom of the posts. I've done some of my own little reinforcements over the years but I'm the farthest thing you can get from a structural engineer and have zero carpentry skills. I just kind of feel like a whole new fence might be the way to go at this point even though it will be expensive.
sounds like the fence is giving up and past its useful life. I don't have/never had a vinyl fence so can't really compare, but I'm not a fan. Seems like most I see have chips/cracks in the stringers/panel/post where baseballs hit them, or someone gets a little aggressive with the mower. Also seem harder to maintain if something breaks vs just replacing a picket.
Whatever direction you go, get multiple quotes and ask for past project addresses (get some old projects +5 years old) so you can drive by and take a look at how they are doing. Also make sure they handle the permit process unless you know/willing to do it. Nothing worse than getting a fence built that lines up with the neighbors, only to find out the setbacks changed.
Whatever direction you go, get multiple quotes and ask for past project addresses (get some old projects +5 years old) so you can drive by and take a look at how they are doing. Also make sure they handle the permit process unless you know/willing to do it. Nothing worse than getting a fence built that lines up with the neighbors, only to find out the setbacks changed.
That’s all great advice o really appreciate it! I’ll admit I’ve kind of assumed that vinyl fences have little downside beyond cost so I’m glad you pointed those things out.
Thrive Fencing, they do work all around central Iowa and do a great job.
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Always go with galvanized posts. Most cities around DFW won’t allow wood posts. If you are doing a stockade privacy fence do the pre-stained(dipped)
cedar 1x6. Saves you from having to re-stain all the time
cedar 1x6. Saves you from having to re-stain all the time
I used Des Moines steel fence for an 6 foot wood fence. It held up solid for 15 years. Last year, I had to replace 3 posts and put up some steel reinforcements on the others.
If I was to do it again, I'd add these earlier. I pounded them down until they hit cement
If I was to do it again, I'd add these earlier. I pounded them down until they hit cement
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I’ve replaced a wooden fence with vinyl before, and it’s definitely worth it for durability and curb appeal, especially if you’re planning to sell soon. Vinyl holds up way better against wind and weather, so you won’t be dealing with broken panels all the time.
We also went with Huber for a wood fence. Wasn't the cheapest option we were quoted, but seemed the most knowledgeable, better schedule, etc. No complaints - the whole process went very smoothly and the fence looks good and has held up well.
We used Thrive fencing to install ours, they do a decent job, but could have been better. We had a problem with one of the gates they installed, a pole had shifted and they came out a plumbed it and its fine now. They are very prompt but not cheap at all.
As long as you pay for it, and have it on your side of the property line, you can put in your own fence. I would check with local code to see if the fence has to be set back so many feet from the property line. Some have to be set back, others allow you to build right up to the line.
