While Teak may be a new idea in the world of backyard decks, it has been used for years to build boats. Teak is excellent in retaining its shape and form when subjected to water contact. It boasts low maintenance, longevity, and minimal expansion and warpage. It is a harder wood than Cedar or Redwood. With pre-drilled holes, Teak attaches well with hidden fasteners or deck screws. Learn more about it at beautifulwoodforest.com

FAQs - 78 Fence

Q: What choices of deck material are there?

When choosing what type of wood to use for your deck, there are some things to consider. Longevity and durability. Having your deck 'match' your home, which makes the deck become an extension of your home. Depending on your local supplier, you'll likely find that the list of recommended woods, listed according to relative cost, are treated Pine, Cedar, Composites, Redwood, Teak and IPE.

Q: Is Cypress a good fence wood?

Yes. We have found Cypress to be every bit as functional and attractive as Cedar fences. Cypress can be pre-stained like the Cedar, and it has natural insect and decay resistance. Read more about this fine wood at beautifulwoodforest.com

Q: Is Treated Pine wood treated completely to the center?

Most of the treated wood is only treated to a point into the wood and not all of the way thru. This of course varies with the amount of treatment applied and can vary from 1/2" on up. It is possible for a .60 2x4 to be treated all of the way to the center while a 6x6 post may not be. When the wood is cut this will be noticed as a lighter color and in order to make the wood last the longest the ends of the wood need to have a treatment brushed on.

Q: What are the differences in Treated Pine treatment levels?

Treated Pine is rated in pounds per cubic foot chemical retention. This can be found on the label on the end of the wood. .25 is rated for above ground use such as deck railings, decks and fences. The next level is .40 for ground contact use such as post and retainer wall boards. The highest is .60 for in-ground use such as buried foundations and piers under water.

Q: What are the basic ways an operator mechanically moves a gate?

The three basic types of drive mechanisms are chain drive, rack and pinion, cable and solid drive rail. The most common mechanism for slide gates is chain.

Q: Is it possible to do a sliding gate for an opening wider than where it slides into?

This is possible with what is called a tandem gate. A tandem gate is a two piece gate system that will slide into an area roughly 2/3 the width of the opening. In some cases it will require a larger operator because of the mechanics involved.