How can I get a more durable fence that doesn't need to be replaced?
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I am tired of replacing my fence. It's been replaced 3 times in 19 years. What can you recommend? Thanks
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powder coated galvanized steel, I believe, would last the longest.
Are you painting or putting any kind of protective coating on it? You can't paint pressure treated wood until it has cured properly (3-6 months). Water seal twice a year or paint with an enamel paint once it's been cured and primed.
They make some poly (plastic ) fences in many styles that are actually quite attractive . Some look almost like wood until you get close . At first I didn't like them , but higher quality , new varieties are very functional and little to no maintenance . Chintzy ones aren't as nice , so go with quality . Some have good warranty .
If it is to keep pets in and your neighbor's pet out I would use the poly If it was just to look the part try pipes. You can do the whole thing in water pipe, or larger. I made hand rails with 2" water pipe--EASY and neat and inexpensive.
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