Frequently Asked Fence Questions

No. Estimates are done at the job site by appointment. Please take a look at our online fence gallery. 

Yes, we do vinyl, chain link, ornamental iron and wire fencing as well.

Yes, we carry full liability and workmen’s compensation policies. Certificates are available on request. Licensing for fence installation is not required in Massachusetts.

Labor is guaranteed for two years, gates for one year. Jerith aluminum fence material has a lifetime guaranty. All Country Estate Fence Products (vinyl fences) carry a 50 year non pro-rated warranty. The Master Halco Spectra chain link fencing carries a 12 year limited warranty.

A pin is a steel post set in cement lagged to a wood post. This can be used instead of replacing damaged posts or to support new posts when needed.

Understanding Fence Post Cracking: The Process of Checking

Introduction:

Explanation of “Checking”

     “Checking” is a natural result of lumber seasoning or drying out, particularly noticeable in round or square wood timbers.

Insights from USDA Research:

     The USDA Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin, has extensively studied this phenomenon.

     According to USDA Bulletin #1187, round items are more challenging to season due to the presence of heartwood and sapwood, leading to stresses and the development of V-shaped checks.

Understanding the Drying Process:

     When a full round or square timber dries, the exterior surface (sapwood) shrinks faster than the inner heartwood, resulting in checks.

     This checking is not technically a split or crack but rather a natural adjustment of the wood during the drying process.

Comparing Different Timber Forms: 

     Checking is less visible but still possible in boards and planks due to more even drying from being cut from larger trees and sawn on four sides.

Assurance of Strength:

     Laboratory and field tests indicate that the natural checking of full round materials does not impact their strength.

     Users of full round timbers or dimensional members can be confident that checking, though likely to occur, will not weaken the structural integrity of the fence posts.

Depending on the type of fence you choose, installations typically occur 3-6 weeks after the contract is signed and we receive your deposit.

Most Installations Are Completed in 1-2 Days.  

In most communities, there is no law requiring you to give your neighbor the good side. However, it is considered a courtesy to do so.

We recommend that you install 1-2 feet inside your property line so that the installation and any maintainance can be done on your property.

That depends on how tall the fence is and what city or town you live in. Some require a permit for fences over a certain height, and others require them for all fences. The building department in your town issues permits if required.

It is not required to consult or notify your neighbor before you install a fence, however, it is considered a good practice.

Typical depth is 3′.

We install fences in most Metrowest communities. Check our our service area here.SERVICE AREA

Yes, please fill out the online request for an estimate. We will set up an appointment, measure your fence line, and discuss your needs. Typically your estimate will arrive within 2 business days in your email box.