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Posted by peter on July 10, 2005, 5:47 am
I asked several contractor to bid on replacing a section of wood fence.
Most use the same size fence pressure treated post 4x4, which actually
measured 3.5x3.5 inch.
However, one of them says they use a 4.125 x 4.125 size post. I've never
seen this size before. Is it better than 3.5x3.5 or do you think the
contractor just happened to have a cheaper source for this size post?
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Posted by on July 10, 2005, 7:04 am
> I asked several contractor to bid on replacing a section of wood fence.
> Most use the same size fence pressure treated post 4x4, which actually
> measured 3.5x3.5 inch.
>
> However, one of them says they use a 4.125 x 4.125 size post. I've never
> seen this size before. Is it better than 3.5x3.5 or do you think the
> contractor just happened to have a cheaper source for this size post?
Hi Peter, what is the length? And the cost difference? Upon inspection are
you happy with one over the other? Myself I prefer 8' PT land scape timber
for posts. Usually on sale at Menard's or Lowe's at $3.00 each.
(still have to paint them though...)
:-)
best.
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Posted by Harry K on July 10, 2005, 7:16 am
peter wrote:
> I asked several contractor to bid on replacing a section of wood fence.
> Most use the same size fence pressure treated post 4x4, which actually
> measured 3.5x3.5 inch.
>
> However, one of them says they use a 4.125 x 4.125 size post. I've never
> seen this size before. Is it better than 3.5x3.5 or do you think the
> contractor just happened to have a cheaper source for this size post?
Since that size is not a standard lumber size, I suspect he is using
rough cut, i.e., not planed. Nothing wrong with that if he is and as
long as it is pressure treated. The rough surface would be a problem
with painting but might add a bit of achitectual interest. For sure
look at a sample of his posts before you sign a contract.
Harry K
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Posted by John Willis on July 10, 2005, 8:49 am
scribbled this interesting note:
>I asked several contractor to bid on replacing a section of wood fence.
>Most use the same size fence pressure treated post 4x4, which actually
>measured 3.5x3.5 inch.
>
>However, one of them says they use a 4.125 x 4.125 size post. I've never
>seen this size before. Is it better than 3.5x3.5 or do you think the
>contractor just happened to have a cheaper source for this size post?
>
To my mind, the actual post used is more important than one that would
be just slightly larger.
Pressure Treated posts that are not center cut tend to warp and twist.
Think about it, in this application, what would be most important, a
post that stays straight and true, or one that has a larger load
bearing capacity? The larger wood post isn't necessary since all it
really has to do is hold the fence upright. Yes, I know when the wind
blows, fences sometimes blow down, but that is usually due to rotten
posts or thin walled metal posts.
In short, go with the better contractor. Stress you want center cut
posts so they will stay straight. That extra .625" isn't as important
as workmanship.
--
John Willis
jdwillis12357@airmail.net
(Remove the Primes before e-mailing me)
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Posted by on July 10, 2005, 12:48 pm
Most women would agree that bigger is always better. On the other
hand. men are generally satisfied with 3.5 inches. Find out who will
be using it the most.
>I asked several contractor to bid on replacing a section of wood fence.
>Most use the same size fence pressure treated post 4x4, which actually
>measured 3.5x3.5 inch.
>
>However, one of them says they use a 4.125 x 4.125 size post. I've never
>seen this size before. Is it better than 3.5x3.5 or do you think the
>contractor just happened to have a cheaper source for this size post?
>
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