Re: RC: Need Paddock Fence recommendations

[BMcCrary27@aol.com]

In a message dated 3/10/99 5:40:38 PM Pacific Standard Time, cdejong@cisco.com
writes:

<< I am debating between replacing with either pipe corals (expensive) or
treated post with 4 rails of flat plastic strappping (Centurian) , or full
wire mesh. I plan to continue to hot wire on the top rail.  Any
recommendations on a fence that will hold up to the normal chewing, leaning,
kicking that goes on and addresses safety issues, without costing an arm and a
leg.
  >>

Connie, we used to have board fences, obviously because they were less
expensive for us.  However, the time it required to replace rotten posts,
chewed, split or broken boards was getting a bit old.  I persuaded (insisted,
really) Lud to purchase galvanized pipe panels.  They went up much faster than
post and board fences, and we haven't had ANY maintenance since we bought and
installed them TEN years ago.  Definitely a saving in the long run.  More
original outlay, but a huge saving of replacement time and material.  And they
are safe, as well.  I wouldn't consider going back to wood posts and boards
for anything.

Barbara


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