How a fence contractor can save over $262,000.00 a year

AT YOUR EXPENSE!

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Are you purchasing a wood fence for the backyard to keep in the children, contain pets, or just need some privacy from the neighbors? You may have a few questions to ask your potential contractor. Do you have the tough questions ready to ask? And do you know what the answers SHOULD BE from a quality contractor?[separator top=&#;40&#; style=&#;none, single, double, dashed, dotted, shadow&#;]

How a fence contractor can save  over $262,000.00 a year

AT YOUR EXPENSE!

TOP 10 WOOD FENCE QUESTIONS &#; FOUNDATION CONCRETE 

Are you getting the real thing or a batch mix of guesswork off a trailer?  Concrete is the foundation for your fence. If the concrete is not mixed correctly, the batch will be bad. If the concrete has inferior parts, the batch will be bad. To ensure the integrity of the concrete and your post foundation footer, always ask for PREMIXED 100% BAGGED CONCRETE for your installation!!! Why would a contractor mix a batch of gravel on the back of the truck? IT&#;S CHEAPER! Why take chances? Insist on 100% concrete! If your contractor doesn&#;t care about the longevity of your fence and cuts corners here&#;where else is he cutting corners?  AND&#; here is how they cut corners: Set concrete on ALL 4 sides or only 3 sides? Dirt from the post installation &#; who is responsible for that mess? Yes, you have a NEW FENCE in the backyard, but did the contractor leave piles of red clay next to your posts?  Are your children and pets tracking in all that red clay? ASK &#; WHAT ABOUT THE DIRT FROM THE POST CLEANUP?

Fencing contractors can save BIG MONEY by mixing their own concrete about $4.00 per post. That is your foundation support, and they&#;re saving over $20,000 over a year!

TOP 10 WOOD FENCE QUESTIONS &#; WOOD FENCE POSTS

Will they last? Here is the thing about wood posts: In the Southern States, especially here in East Tennessee, they WILL BE ATTACKED BY TERMITES. It&#;s not a question of IF they will be attacked, but when, how soon, and how much damage will occur.  East Tennessee is in the TERMITE BELT!  The ONLY WOOD POSTS TO SURVIVE TERMITES IN THE TERMITE BELT are WOOD POSTS SPECIFICALLY TREATED FOR TERMITES!  Other fence post materials such as spruce, fir, cedar, Chinese cedar, Atlantic cedar, white cedar, red cedar, cedar cedar &#; you get the gist &#; will have a 5-7 year life on average! That means that if you do not use POSTS THAT ARE TREATED FOR TERMITES your new fence will be FALLING OVER in 5-7 years if you live in the termite belt.  If your contractor doesn&#;t care about the longevity of your fence and cuts corners here&#;where else is he cutting corners?

Why would a contractor use an inferior wood post that has not been chemically treated and warranted for termites?  SAVES MONEY at YOUR EXPENSE!!  

Estimated savings for fencing contractors using wood posts not chemically treated for termites are about $2 per post. Over a year that can save the average fencing contractor over $10,000!  Is it illegal? No. Is it unethical? Yes, knowing you are installing a product that will decay rapidly.

TOP 10 WOOD FENCE QUESTIONS &#; WOOD FENCE NAILS

Nails for wood fencing&#; How many nails per backing rail? The backing rails are the support framework for your fence. Backing rails are the horizontal pieces (usually 2&#;x4&#;) attached to the wood post. If your fence contractor is only using ONE NAIL to hold in your backing rail (which supports the fence), that is shorting the job! You need two nails on each end of the 2&#; x 4&#; backing rail for proper strength. Why would a contractor use only ONE NAIL to attach the fence rail to the post?  SAVES MONEY at YOUR EXPENSE!! Doesn&#;t sound like much, but to a contractor, that second nail can save over $4,000 over a year!

Wood picket fences should have TWO NAILS per BACKING RAIL for proper support. By only using a SINGLE nail on the middle backing rail, fencing contractors can save over $1,000 over a year!

Ring shank nails vs smooth shank nails.  Ring shank will grip and hold the lumber, while smooth nails will pull out, which saves the fencing contractor $1,000 over a year!!!

Galvanized vs interior nails&#;another $1,000 over a year! How do you know? Look at some of the contractor fences you are considering, and then look at how well the construction is holding up after 2-5 years. After all, that will be you in 2-5 years.

Cedar fences have highly corrosive acids in the lumber and the best nails to use are stainless steel nails. Contractors not using stainless steel nails in cedar lumber will have nails rusting out very quickly! By not using stainless nails for a cedar fence, a contractor saves over $25,000 during a year.

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TOP 10 WOOD FENCE QUESTIONS &#; WOOD FENCE PICKETS

This is a huge area for bait and switch fencing contractors: Thickness of the pickets, whether or not treated for termites and warranted against termites.

Cedar fencing is the worst for bait and switching. Cedar has multiple grades for the same picket, ranging in price from 30 cents on the low grade (loose knots, some bark allowed) to $3.25 on the high end (clear, no knots). Savings for the contractor here are astronomical! An average customer thinks they are getting a quality western red cedar #1-grade fence, but receives a &#;cedar fence with cypress.&#; They will see a difference of $2,000 per project!!!

That is $2,000 per job a cedar fencing contractor can pocket at your expense!!!

On this cedar bait and switch, the customer has little recourse. The contract does specify cedar, just not what kind of cedar, grade of cedar, or warranty for cedar (there is no warranty). Over a year, this could save the cedar fencing contractor $200,000.

FAQ Page

Can you ship anywhere in the US?

On smaller items like hardware pieces and tools we can generally ship to you anywhere in the US. On large loads like fence posts, gates and post-pounders for example, it becomes difficult to ship across the US.

We limit items like this to be shipped in our general area, and require a set load size before we can commit to delivery. Please call 800.837. for in-depth shipping and delivery information on your potential order.

How Much Will It Cost To Deliver?

Delivery Fee will be added onto the amount of your order. The delivery fee will very depending on how far the delivery location is from our plant. Our truck drivers will deliver anything within a 4 hour drive from our plant. Any order outside of this area will need to be carried out through a broker truck. We will be more than happy to help you find the broker however, we can not guarantee price until we contact them first.

How Will My Order Be Delivered?

Here at McArthur, we offer a few different ways of having your order delivered. Depending on the size and availability of heavy equipment we will determine the best way to have your order delivered to your destination.

For orders with more than 6 bundles of treated fence posts we will load onto a semi trailer. Our semi trailers can hold up to 18 bundles of treated fence post, depending on the length of the posts. There must be adequate room at the delivery location for a semi to safely park and leave. You must have adequate equipment to safely unload your order.

For smaller orders we have a roll-off trailer or a straight truck we will use to not take up as much space. Orders with 6 or less bundles will be able to put onto a smaller delivery vehicle.

Any order going through a broker will be loaded by our operator onto their choice of trailer then sent to your destination. We are not responsible for unloading once your order leaves our plant on the brokers trailer.

What If I Don&#;t Have Heavy Equipment To Unload My Order?

Our Roll-off trailer has the capability to roll bundles of treated fence post onto the ground with no heavy equipment needed. For larger orders, we offer a semi load with our moffitt attached to the rear. Upon arrival, our driver will operate our moffitt to unload your order.

Can I Buy A Single Treated Post?

Yes! We sell to the public, contractors, and anyone who comes through our gate wanting to buy fencing materials. We offer the highest quality at the best prices. Come see us for all your fencing needs.

How Much Does A Bundle Of Treated Fence Post Weight?

Our treated fence post vary from sizing to dryness when it comes to weight. On average our bundles weight approximately 2,000lbs &#; 5,000lbs each.

What Is The Best Payment Method?

We accept cash, check, or credit card. When paying with a credit card there will be an additional 3% fee added to your order. We advise customers to bring cash or a check with them to avoid the fee when paying with their credit card.

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