How long does a split rail fence last?

• <div><p>How long a fence lasts, including a split rail fence, will depend on the material from which it’s made. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-wood-fencing-last.htm">average lifespan of a wood fence</a> is about 15 to 20 years. However, split rail fences made out of premium materials, like composite, vinyl, steel, or aluminum, can last for 25 to 30 years or more, especially if you take good care of the material and carry out necessary maintenance.</p></div>

Should you sand your fence before staining?

• <div><p>On most untreated wood fences, there is no need to sand before treating. You typically only need to sand if there’s an old coat of paint or stain on your fence. If you do need to sand off a previous paint or protective coating (like an old stain or sealant), use medium-grit sandpaper.</p></div>

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My older home needs constant TLC. Rick Ferrin and his team repaired a fallen ceiling, painted two bathrooms, the wooden fence and front porch of my home last summer. I will call him again when more work is needed. He showed up when he said he would, did excellent work and even cleaned up...
MOV Painting
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Reviewed in August 2024
Very knowledgeable, professional and prompt. Whole crew worked efficiently and did a marvelous job with cleanup. They worked very well with the homeowners and made sure we were satisfied with the work. We had a large tree in a difficult place alongside a fence to remove, and they accomplished...
Kennon's Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2023
Knowledge, caring, experience, expertise, mannerly, hard workers, great clean up, no breaks even when I offered, pleasant, great work, great workers, fence just exactly what I ordered and wanted. You should definitely hire David Brennan Fence and Lawn Co. A+ review.
Brennan's Plants, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
Kenny shows up like clockwork to mow. However when it comes to trimming he would only do one side of the house, the front, and by a fence. But the other side is not done. I had a flowerbed along that side, but he never trimmed along the side. It had an edging. I would pull the grass by the...
Kenny W Cumberledge
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Reviewed in April 2022
The project was done guickly and we are so happy with the results. Mike worked with us and he was able to get my fence below our budget. It was a wonderful experience.
Crum Fence Company
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Reviewed in August 2020
you never knew they were there after the end of the day. everything was cleaned up and fence was put back in place. Doug and his crew were all very polite.
Monkey Business Removals
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Reviewed in November 2019
I am having a privacy fence installed for a newly purchased home. The crew did some removal of brush around the fence line but I needed complete cleanup of a very wild and overgrown backyard. Jimmy was able to start immediately and in just a couple of hours the yard size increased 30% because he...
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Twisted Metal Iron Works

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"Twisted Metal’s (Richard) work is outstanding, and the metal railings for my porch are of superior quality, custom made to fit in with the wrought iron already in place. Richard was willing to accommodate my schedule for installing the railings. I would rate his work at 10 out of 10. I highly recommend Twisted Metal for your project."

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"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."

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"Steve called back the same day that I made a request. We spoke about the project and came up with a price. He came the same day after getting the materials and completed the job in a timely fashion and took away the scrap material as well. Good experience. Thanks."

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Rust, bent or broken bars, loose posts, and weakened welds are common problems that require repair to maintain security and appearance.

How long a fence lasts, including a split rail fence, will depend on the material from which it’s made. The average lifespan of a wood fence is about 15 to 20 years. However, split rail fences made out of premium materials, like composite, vinyl, steel, or aluminum, can last for 25 to 30 years or more, especially if you take good care of the material and carry out necessary maintenance.

Corrugated metal is a strong, long-lasting material. A corrugated metal fence will typically last several decades, and the metal panels themselves may last for 40 to 60 years. The main thing you should be concerned about is the fence posts. Wood fence posts will last about five years if you purchase them untreated or about 15 years if you treat them after installation. Keep an eye on your posts and look out for insect damage and rot.

On most untreated wood fences, there is no need to sand before treating. You typically only need to sand if there’s an old coat of paint or stain on your fence. If you do need to sand off a previous paint or protective coating (like an old stain or sealant), use medium-grit sandpaper.

Most people prefer to keep the fence level by “stepping” the fence when running a horizontal fence over a slope. Stepping involves raising each panel between the posts as the fence moves over changes in slope, giving the fence line the appearance of stair steps. While this may be the preferred method of running a horizontal fence up a slope, there’s nothing wrong with installing your fence so it follows the undulations in the ground instead.

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