Wood fences can last for decades if they’re well taken care of and that starts with a high quality stain and/or sealant. Wood itself has pores and the openness of these pores can determine how well the stain soaks into the material and in turn, how long that stain will last. First Stain: Wood fresh from the mill is not …
POUNDED POSTS VS. CONCRETE SET FOR CHAIN LINK
The traditional method of setting chain link fence posts is to “set” in concrete. When using this process, it is very important to dig post holes below the frost line (usually 24-36” depending on the area) and to bell out the bottom of the hole. Even with this strategy, the frost can eventually push the concrete footing out of the …