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Richards Construction & Flooring
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Serving Fort Drum, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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Small jobs welcome

"Ryan was very accommodating and flexible with bidding and working on our project. We have several small kids at home and he was respectful of our space and time. We are very pleased with the work he did for us."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Starr Property Services
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Serving Fort Drum, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were friendly, kept the cost to a minimum knowing our financial situation and did everything they said they would. They even tolerated the kids and dogs romping around. Will keep them in our phone for future projects and to share with friends."
Response time5 hrs
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Your wooden gate post hole should be a third to a half of the height of the post. Also, note that the diameter of the post hole should be three times the diameter of the post. You should set the post in concrete to ensure a long-lasting and durable post that will withstand the test of time.

When it comes to maintenance, vinyl fencing is your best bet for not having to worry about scratches, repainting, or wear and tear from the weather. Vinyl is a material made of polyvinyl chloride (also known as PVC) that can last for years without requiring repairs or maintenance. It’s also one of the lower-cost fence materials to build with.

If you have the time and the budget, we strongly recommend staining your fence, especially if it's looking a bit tired or hasn't been treated recently. While you may not see the same return on investment (ROI) as you would with a project like a kitchen remodel, staining a fence is one of the best ways to add a facelift to your property—a new fence stain adds serious curb appeal to your home. 

Since wood is weaker when installed horizontally versus vertically, a horizontal fence is prone to sagging. You can prevent this drooping from happening by building a sturdier fence. Use softwoods that are more stable, such as cedar and redwood, or denser hardwoods for your fence materials. If you can’t afford these pricey materials, use thicker two-by-six pressure-treated pine boards or shorten the span the fence boards have to cover by installing more posts.

Posts for a horizontal fence should be no more than 6 feet apart. Wood pickets are not as strong when mounted horizontally as when mounted vertically. As such, the fence panels on a horizontal fence can’t cover the same span between posts as a vertical fence can. If you install the posts further apart on a horizontal fence, the fence will lose stability, making the boards more likely to sag. 

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