I'm not much help. I have a non-treated fir stockade on treated posts that has
been up for more than a decade. Still looks fine. Weathered, not rotted. Not
much incentive for plastic here.
I did put up plastic railings on the cedar deck I put over our front steps,
though.
Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
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----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eugene D Abbondelo" <eabb at loc.gov>
> To: "shop-talk" <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2011 7:24:33 AM
> Subject: [Shop-talk] New query: What's the hot ticket for a new privacy
> fence?
>
> Along the lines of recent posts on new deck materials to use, I need
> to
> replace my 6' privacy fence which was the old stockade style pressure
> treated
> wood sections.
>
> Would like some opinions on the new non-wood plastic-type fencing
> available.
> Recommended brands, maintenance issues, if any, etc.
> Thanks,
>
> Gene
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