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Post & Rail Fences in Edmonton
As the name suggests, a post & rail fence consists of vertical posts and horizontal rails that are commonly made of pressure-treated wood that will resist rot, insects, and other causes of decay. You can choose a two-rail wood post or a three-rail wood post depending on the look you want to achieve and your budget. But before you decide on whether to get two or three rails, you first have to ask yourself if a post & rail fence suits you and your needs.
Post & rail fences are usually found in ranches. The low cost of post & rail fences makes them a popular option for ranch owners because they need to put fencing around a large area of land. Note also that two-rail wood posts are less expensive than three-rail wood posts. Obviously, the former requires fewer materials, so upfront costs are lower. It also takes less time to install the former, so installation will also cost less if you choose this option.
However, if you have large animals such as horses and cows on your property, you might need to install a three-rail wood post instead of two. This will ensure the safety of the animals while also making sure that they don’t escape your property. In other words, three-wood rail posts are better for animal containment. Of course, you can also combine the two types of post & rail fences if you wish. You can use two-rail wood posts around your home, and then use three-rail wood posts in areas where your animals live and roam.
But you don’t need to own animals or live on a ranch to install a post & rail fence. If you like the rustic quality that this type of fencing adds to a property, then by all means, install a post & rail fence around your home. Although you also have to consider privacy before making a decision. Unlike traditional wood and vinyl fences, a post & rail fence does not offer any privacy to a home. Neighbours and passersby can see through it, so they will have a good view of your property and home. If you live in a suburban area where the houses are close to each other, this may be a concern that you need to think about. If you want privacy, then a different type of fencing may be better for you.
Overall, a post & rail fence is a great fencing solution for big properties where both humans and animals live. Although it doesn’t offer privacy, it is effective in setting your property lines and keeping things in.
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S&P did a great job on our deck and fence! We had S&P build a deck and fence for our new home. We needed the fence and gates built quickly as we have a little dog. The team was amazing and the fence was complete in a day and a half! We were pleased with the whole team, everyone was professional, respectful and hardworking. They kept us up to date on timing of work and were happy to do exactly what we asked for (we asked for skirting with a little storage hatch on our deck, they were happy to do that for us). The cost was very reasonable for the exceptionally high quality of work, we would use S&P again and have already recommended them to friends and family.read more
Mary Saretski
16:21 26 Jul 17
We just had our old and very long driveway replaced with stamped concrete and aggregate border. S&P's quote for the job was competitive with others but where they stood out was their communication and how quickly they got the quote to us. I'm very glad we chose them because they were so easy to talk to about the job and our driveway looks great. Steve and his crew did an excellent job and we're very happy with the end result. So happy with them that we've asked for a quote for new siding.read more
Sharon Allan
16:32 24 Aug 17
S & P worked on my exterior fence just a few months ago and we are so pleased with the results. The consultation was so helpful and concise, Sterling gave us great advice and clear explanations as to what was required to complete the job. The quote was detailed, clearly understandable and we thought very worth the reasonable price. This company is timely, professional, reliable, and helpful - I would reccommend them to everyone. Tear down of our old fence and new posts being poured only took 1 day and then fence was done and completed a day later. The guys who did the fence were friendly, hardworking, quiet, and very respectful. You can feel safe having these guys working on your property. If you want your project done right and on time you can trust S & P Construction.read more
Karen Little
17:51 15 May 17
I found S&P on a google search when I was soliciting quotes for our backyard fencing job. I'm glad I did. They came in well under the other two quotes I received so I choose S&P. Still glad I did. They started the fence when they said they would. They cleaned up after themselves everyday. They did all the little extras we asked for. They came back the day after they thought they were done to fix a couple little issues. Their crew was professional, friendly and approachable. The quality and workmanship was very good and they did not nickel and dime us to death with extras even though they warned us in advance that here may be extra charges for problem digging and access etc. We will and already have recommended S&P Construction to our family and friends. Great job guys, thank you!A & Oread more
Arnie Meyer
15:18 02 Aug 17
Day 1: Our old, tattered fence was removed and the new posts went in. Day 2: New, beautiful fence completed. Not a small yard, either.S&P's prices are fair, their estimates are itemized and don't deviate wildly from the total (we added a few fancy fence things, so our total went up, which we had expected), their workmanship is quick and nearly flawless, and they are excellent communicators. They deserve their (ahem) sterling reputation.read more
Andrea Hankinson
03:38 06 Jul 17
From start to finish, the process was easy and stress free. The consult was quick but thorough, and Sterling offered suggestions while also understanding our needs. The team that came to build the fence was proffessional and friendly, and they worked very quickly but not at the expense of quality. The fence and gates look fantastic, the price was fair, and we couldnt be happier.read more
Hailie Rondeau
15:38 13 May 19
We have a new home in Spruce Grove and called multiple contractors for quotes and it was like pulling teeth to get anyone at all to come to our house. We googled searched contractors for a fence and concrete work and S&P showed up first for both searches. We called them and they came over the next day and were very professional and gave us a quote that very same day. We feel the prices are very competitive and the workers were really great. They dropped the supplies off and built our fence in a day and had the area cleaned up by 5pm. Talked with Sterling for the most part and he was a great guy and a big help. His concrete contractors were some nice hard working guys men who really cared about what they were doing. We really felt good about hiring S&P for our work and would hire them again in a second. Check out their FB page for great picks of their work. Stirling even gave us a great landscaper and would called them for us.read more
Jeana Schuurman
23:19 25 Sep 18
Couldn't be happier with the work that was done. They were extremely fast and professional, and they kept the worksite tidy. I've already had neighbors inquire about using the company's services. Definitely recommend.read more
Jason Fox
15:13 08 Oct 18
My Wife and I searched all summer for a contractor to build our build and deck. We went to the home and garden show to get some ideas and during our search we were very impressed by the display of S&P. There quote was about $10,000 less then classic landscaping and in all honesty you get what you pay for. What we got from S&P was the most amazing wrap around deck and it’s the talk on our street. People were coming to our house each day to ask us who is building our deck. Rob who is one of there workers did a amazing job all by himself and was completed less then 2 weeks. I would highly recommend this company to anyone and will be using them again to finish our landscaping.read more
Richard Hough
15:45 22 Feb 18
