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Yes, Duck Fence & Deck is fully insured.
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6' tall fences have posts set at a minimum of 2 feet deep and 8' tall fences
are set a minimum of 2.5 feet deep. The important question is how the concrete
is prepared. You can set a post 3.5 feed deep, but if the concrete is not
mixed correctly you'll be able to pull it up or watch it bend over next season.
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Duck Fence & Deck mixes all concrete before pouring it into the post holes.
We chase out all air bubbles before setting.
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6' tall fences have posts set 8' apart and 8' tall fences have posts set
6' apart.
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Duck fence does not use nails. Over time, nailed planks tend to slide out
and expose loose boards. People end up repairing this problem by using screws.
We use ceramic coated screws when we build your fence. Screws are torqued
in and will not come loose. This also makes small repairs such as replacing
a damaged board easier to do.
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Duck Fence & Deck only uses #1 Grade or Clear Cedar or #1 Grade Spruce.
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Since Spruce is a less inexpensive fence, we use 2x3's to frame Spruce fences.
All Cedar fences are framed with Cedar 2x4's. Duck Fence does NOT use pressure
treated 2x4's on any fence, due to the tendency they have to warp.
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Posts are very important in determining the strength of a fence. Duck fence
& Deck uses only .095 galvanized steel posts which is the heaviest grade
post, regardless of the height of the fence you pick. The use of weaker .065
and .080 posts can result in the posts bending in high winds.
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Duck Fence & Deck overlaps each picket approximately 1" on each side of
the picket. Board-on-board fences are installed for total privacy, if the
pickets are overlapped any less than 1", sun cracks are very likely to occur,
which reduces the expected privacy.
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Duck Fence highly recommends staining all Spruce fences. Spruce is a less
expensive wood and needs stain to help extend its longevity. Cedar does not
need to be stained; however, it will turn grey. Cedar has a natural sap to
the wood and if built correctly Cedar fences can last 20-25 years. Staining
Cedar has a very beautiful effect; however stain will need to be re-applied
every 3-6 years.
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Pre-dipping wood ensures deeper penetration than spraying. Duck Fence &
Deck has your lumber pre-dipped prior to construction. The advantages of pre-dipping
are as follows:
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Total wood coverage. The bottoms of pickets are sealed and will not
allow water to penetrate. Wooden posts are sealed underground. The back
of framing, the underside of caps, and board-on-board fences are totally
sealed, not just what is visible.
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You won't have to schedule the staining treatment after the installation,
and there is no worry about wind or other weather delays.
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No overspray! You do not have to worry about your plants, grass and
pollution of soil, pool/pool deck, windows, garage door, eves, cars or
metal posts being cleaned properly. It's better for our environment!
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Some companies dip their wood in inferior stain, so be sure to ask what
brand they use. Duck Fence & Deck uses a 100% pure oil base commercial grade
stain from Ready Seal. This specially formulated penetrating oil contains:
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Powerful U.V. light absorbers to protect against sunlight.
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Mildewcides to eliminate and prevent mildew and fungus.
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Pigments natural tone colorants that beautify and help reflect U.V.
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Resins bond the wood with the product to maintain cohesiveness.
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Water repellents keep water out and wood safe from rot.
The longevity and deep penetration of the oil helps extend the woods life
and prevents cracking, warping and splitting of your fence. This stain has
been tested and recommended by the Texas Forest Service.
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