Austin / Texas / United States
At Patriot Fence, customer satisfaction is our highest goal! That is why any wood fence, iron fence, chain link fence, or any other fences we build in Austin are of top quality materials and craftmanship We often get the question before we install a fence "How deep will the posts be set?" Our response varies depending on the ground. In situations where the ground is majority soil or clay our recommendation is two feet deep for a six foot tall fence wood, iron or chain link. Ground that is very heavy in limestone or flint rock we recommend sixteen to eighteen inches. We recommend setting all posts in concrete for longevity and strength in all fences. A post is always more sturdy in rock and at the same time much harder to dig. Austin is very lucky to have a competitive market full of skilled fence companies who are eager to work and please clients. So why choose Patriot Fence Company? Because we are honest, hard working, and our online reputation speaks for itself. We won the Angies List Super Service Award for the last three years. Call us to schedule an appointment and we will book an appointment on the spot. After discussing wood privacy fencing with countless clients in Austin, Texas, we would like to elaborate on common questions that we encounter. First I would like to discuss some details about Western Red Cedar Pickets. It is important as a consumer to know what grade of Western Red Cedar Pickets you are using on your wood fence. There are three grades of Western Red Cedar used in fence installation. Grade #1 is top grade or select pickets. Grade # 1 pickets are known as having no knot holes or blemishes and being best of all grades. Grade #2 is the most common grade of fencing used by Patriot Fence Company. Grade # 2 wood is known for its good looks, knot holes usually less than 1 1/4" thick, and a reasonable price. Grade #3 pickets are what are left over with natural defects, knot holes that have fallen out and of any size. These pickets are the least expensive and still get the job done. We recommend that Cedar Wood Privacy Fences be weatherproofed at least once a year to maintain their luster and prevent water rot. For many rental properties and clients that need wood that is extra resistant to decay, termites, and water rot is treated Pine Pickets. The least expensive of outdoor rated pickets treated pine is pre treated with a copper based preservative which makes it the longest lasting wood out of the two. The disadvantage of using treated pine products is that it naturally warps. All of these boards are recommended to be fastened with Hot Dipped Galvanized Ring Shanked Nails or Deck Screws.
