Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com - View Single Post

redpoint5 · 11-07-2017, 02:41 PM

I've only ever installed metal livestock fencing, so I'm hoping to get some words of wisdom about residential privacy/pet fencing.

I have a wooden fence surrounding 3 sides of my back yard. 2 of the sides are faced inward (meaning I own it?), and 1 faces outward.

The long run facing outward from me (owned by neighbor?) is very roton and I don't believe any of the boards are worth salvaging. The metal posts appear to be in sturdy condition.

The other 2 sides have roton posts needing replacement, but the boards might be in good enough shape to reuse. Should I go metal posts here? Do I set them in concrete?

What wood should I consider for the side needing all the boards replaced, or should I go with a different material?

My goal is to have a long lasting fence that requires as little maintenance and attention as possible while being not too visually offensive.

11-07-2017, 02:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
redpoint5 Human Environmentalist Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 12,431 Acura TSX - '06 Acura TSX 90 day: 24.19 mpg (US) Lafawnda - CBR600 - '01 Honda CBR600 F4i 90 day: 47.32 mpg (US) Big Yeller - Dodge/Cummins - '98 Dodge Ram 2500 base 90 day: 21.82 mpg (US) Mazda CX-5 - '17 Mazda CX-5 Touring 90 day: 26.68 mpg (US) Chevy ZR-2 - '03 Chevrolet S10 ZR2 90 day: 17.14 mpg (US) Model Y - '24 Tesla Y LR AWD Thanks: 4,206 Thanked 4,387 Times in 3,361 Posts	Any Fence Building Tips? I've only ever installed metal livestock fencing, so I'm hoping to get some words of wisdom about residential privacy/pet fencing. I have a wooden fence surrounding 3 sides of my back yard. 2 of the sides are faced inward (meaning I own it?), and 1 faces outward. The long run facing outward from me (owned by neighbor?) is very roton and I don't believe any of the boards are worth salvaging. The metal posts appear to be in sturdy condition. The other 2 sides have roton posts needing replacement, but the boards might be in good enough shape to reuse. Should I go metal posts here? Do I set them in concrete? What wood should I consider for the side needing all the boards replaced, or should I go with a different material? My goal is to have a long lasting fence that requires as little maintenance and attention as possible while being not too visually offensive. __________________ Gas and Electric Vehicle Cost of Ownership Calculator Give me absolute safety, or give me death!