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It's 'Buyer-Beware' For Do-It-Yourself Fencing Construction


Submitted by: Global Marketing Media


2008-12-09 00:02:50

Don't be overly tempted by those sales you see on fencing materials at the big chain hardware store outlets says a fence industry expert. Low prices usually means inferior materials and more headache than they're worth.

(OPENPRESS) December 9, 2008 -- In this age of do-it-yourself housing projects such as remodeling a home fixing up an old house for example,you can rely on the big outlets like Home Depot or Lowe's to provide you with the right material to do the job and do the job right. But there is an area of construction where the would be home craftsman might be a little more cautious when it comes to handling the project themselves building fences.

"Building a fence is a little different then other types of projects where someone might be motivated to try and do it themselves," says Gary Siewert of S and S Fence (www.fencing-contractors.com
), one of Sacramento, California's leading fencing companies. "There's actually a lot more to putting u a fence than meets the eye. There are many instances where someone has chosen to put up a fence themselves, only to find out later that they wasted a lot of time and effort-and expense.:

Siewert isn't necessarily referring to the white picket fence that a homeowner might put in their front yard. Such fences are more decorative than function, and can certainly be done by the do-it-yourselfer. When it comes to a fence that is going to stand the test of time, however, things get a little more complicated. The choice of material, for example, becomes extremely important if you want a fence that is going to last.

"Unfortunately, when it comes to fencing, there is a big tendency to get inferior materials from the big supply stores," says Siewert. "The prices for fencing materials such as chain link or ornamental iron can be very attractive at a place like Home Depot, but most of the time those materials are just not suited to really do the job. In the end, the fencing consumer doesn't save money, he actually pays more in the long run when he find he has to replace his entire fence."

Fencing materials like chain link comes in a wide variety of strengths and sizes, also known as gages. The same is true for the various fittings and fence post. Fencing that is not of the proper thickness or gage is simply not going to last very long. After a few years, or sometimes after only a few months, a cheap fence is going to start to break down fairly rapidly. The signs of fence failure are usually fairly obvious: sags, bent fencing poles, and an out-of-alignment look are all signs that the fencing materials weren't strong enough for their intended use.

Siewert, who has three decades of experience in the fencing industry, has seen his share of fencing failures. Says that fences, particularly cyclone fencing, is often under a lot of tension and environment stress. By design, a chain link fence must be erected with a lot of tension build into it to keep the sections of fence straight and looking the way it should. The stress of the environment-which can include such factors as weather, soil and dirt, animals, and people banging or running into it-can dramatically increase the wear and tear. A well made fence can take the punishment and abuse. An inferior fence will begin to show deformities rather quickly

Siewert, however, doesn't necessarily blame the consumer. He points to the seller of the fencing materials as the real culprit.

"It really is a matter of "buyer beware" when it comes to buying fencing materials at the do-it-yourself stores," warns Siewert in reference to some of the better known big hardware store chains. "The salesperson should know better if he or she knows what they are doing. I really blame them for making poor recommendations to the consumer. A cheap price just is not worth it in the long run."

Siewert's consumer warning doesn't just involve chain link fencing. It includes vinyl, ornamental iron, and even Redwood fencing as well.

"Cheap vinyl fencing is notorious for losing its vinyl covering very quickly. Same for ornamental iron. Cheaply made ornamental iron can look really bad relatively quickly due to the elements taking their tool on the iron and weathering," he says. "Even the lumber for a Redwood fence can be suspect. Many times, a low grade of wood is sold for Redwood fencing, and this wood can quickly wear down and look terrible once the fence is erected and exposed to the elements."

If you're going to build our own fence, Siewert recommends that some research should be done to find out what the actual industry standards are for the type of fence that you are going to be building. He says that for all intents and purposes, the job should be approached just as a fencing contractor would approach the job. Don't try and skimp on the quality of the materials. If you are trying to save money by doing it yourself, save the money in the cost of labor, not in the cost of materials.

"I'm not against people building heir own fences or looking for deals on materials," says Siewert. "In fact, we sell fencing materials to those who want them at competitive prices. Just be very wary of the kinds of specials you see at the big chairs. Treat the sale as a kind of red flag and really question the salesperson to see whether or not the fencing materials are actually up to industry standards. If they are not, don't buy them regardless of the price. You are almost certainly going to regret it."

For more information about this article please contact Gary Siewert at 916-682-1100 or visit the website at www.fencing-contractors.com.




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Global Marketing Media
Phone: 818-660-1411
Website: http://www.GlobalMarketingMedia.com
4845 Fountain Ave #73
Hollywood, Ca. 90027



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Metro Area: Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA Read More from this Metro Area
Country: United States Read more from this Country
Industry: Advertising / Marketing Read more from this Industry
Press Keywords: fencing contractors, chain link fencing, fencing, sacramento fencing companies, sacramento business, fencing industry, home depot, lowes
Press Company: S & S Fence
Press Site: http://www.fencing-contractors.com


 


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