DIY vs Professionally Installed Fence In Polk County
A beautiful backyard wood fence in Central Florida has many benefits, privacy, security, and an outdoor living area without prying eyes from the neighbors lookin in.
But what kind of wood fence should you get and should you build it yourself or have someone install it?
We’ve all heard of the ‘Do It Yourself” fences you can purchase at a big box store. They typically come in eight foot sections and made with subpar materials.
DIY Fence Panels
You may be drawn to them because of their low cost, these fences are likely a lower cost investment than a custom built wooden fence by a licensed contractor. But before you jump in the truck and head to the hardware store, keep in mind what makes these fences so different.
While those seemingly inexpensive fence panels often found at big improvement stores may seem like an amazing deal, more often than not, they are ‘too good to be true’. The fact is, there is a huge range of quality when it comes to fences.
These fence panels are made with rough cut pine pickets panels are typically less expensive, corners are cut, inferior materials are used, which makes an overall substandard fence. In the end, it can end up costing you more because in a short time will need repairs.
They are also usually attached with small tack nails or staples, which are susceptible to rust and not very strong.
Custom Built Fences
Custom built fences are known as stick-built because they are built stick by stick. This means they are built with the best quality boards, for both thickness and type of wood.
Premium pressure treated rails that have fewer knots than standard pressure-treated 2x4's and so are more durable
This also goes for the hardware, decking screws and shank galvanized nails that resist rust, won't streak, and are much stronger than staples or small tack nails
The professionals at Fence Central always use high quality materials, excellent craftsmanship, and build it picket by picket, so you will be proud of how it looks for decades. Less hassle, a beautiful fence, and you can even save money in the long run.