Here’s a common homeowner question: When considering
your wood fence options, is it better to purchase a less expensive wood that's
been pressure-treated, or a more expensive wood that has not? The answer to
that will vary greatly by the specific situation at hand, and the area of the
county you live in. Pressure-treated pine is the standard when it comes to
building a long-lasting affordable fence. Pressure-treated wood may not be the
best looking of the wood fencing options, but for the price, it provides
excellent resistance to rot and insects.
More exotic tropical hardwoods, like Ipe, can be
quite expensive, but because of their density, can last for an extremely long time
in our Florida outdoor setting without employing any of the harsh chemicals
used to treat pine. Remember, wood fencing options are greatly available despite the fact that there other types of fences to choose from, such as ornamental fences, composite fences, aluminum fences, and pvc.
For wood fences installed in Florida, no matter what
kind of wood fence you purchase, you'll have the option of applying a weather
seal to it, and as result, extend its life. If sealed properly and annually,
you might get double the duration out of your fence, compared to leaving it
unsealed. When it comes to sealing pressure-treated wood, you may need to wait
several weeks before applying a water repellent. You can test the wood by
sprinkling water on it. If the wood absorbs water quickly, it's ready to be
sealed. If the wood doesn't absorb water, let it dry for several weeks before
sealing.
For more information on wood fences and wood gates,
contact us at All Fencing and Repair, your local Florida wood fence contractor.
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About us:
All Fencing and Repair has
been in the business of installing commercial, industrial and residential high
quality fences throughout South Florida since 1997. Our fence company provides full fence design and
installation services on aluminum fences and gates, chain link fences and gates, wood fences and gates, PVC fences and gates and ornamental/iron fences and gates. For more information regarding
gate and fence installation services in South Florida, contact us at:
All
Fencing & Repair: 954-605-6236
allfencingandrepair.com
