What The Fence has seen it happen. A fence that was seemingly sturdy gets hit by a gust of wind and falls over. Why the collapse? Think about it in terms of a building. We’ve seen the aftermath of poorly constructed buildings collapsing due to structural issues. You cannot necessarily see the construction defect, however, when some level of stress happens, the building falls.
I grew up in Missouri and remember the tragic events of an indoor bridge collapsing at a Hyatt hotel in Kansas City during a party. Sadly, many people died. Afterward, it was determined that the cause was a wrong-sized bolt on the support system so the weight of the people on the bridge caused it to fail.
A fence falling hopefully does not cause the same type of destruction as a building collapse, but the general principles of causality are the same. What The Fence understands that the longevity and sturdiness of a fence depend upon the following major factors:
- Quality of picket
- Quality of screws and nails
- Placement of screws
- How the fence is braced
- Depth of posts proportional to soil type
- Staining
- Design of post (this is the big thing that What The Fence does that others do not)
A 4×4 post has been used for centuries in fence building. They were coated with chemicals that are no longer considered environmentally friendly. What The Fence prefers to use Postmaster Plus posts that are specifically designed to withstand major wind.
Our craftsmen know how to properly install fences and take pride in their work. Every What The Fence installation is monitored for quality control. The entire job site is cleaned and organized at the end of each day of production, to ensure safety and a steady workflow.