Frequently Asked Questions
- What is
Fiberfence?
- What
types of fences are available?
- How
is fiberfence panel for a stockade, picket or shadow box fence
constructed?
- Can
I purchase individual components and build the panels myself?
- What
kinds of post are used with a Fiberfence systems?
- What
is the life span of the difference type of posts ?
- I
already have posts installed. They are in good condition. Can I use
them with a new fiberfence system?
- How about
doors and gates?
- What
is the maximum height of a fiberfence system?
- Will
a weedeater machine damage a fiberfence?
- What
other products are made of the material fiberfence is made of?
What is fiberfence
?
[Fiberfence is a fiberglass fencing system.]
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What
types of fences are available... ?
[The fences available are: privacy, picket, shadow box,
ornamental, ranch and board on board. Basically any fence that is
currently built with wood, plastic or metal can be manufactured with
Fiberfence components.]
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How is
a Fiberfence panel for a stockade, picket or shadow box fence
constructed?
[The panels are built like wooden panels with individual rails and
slats. The slats are fastened to the rails with aluminum rivets.]
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Can
I purchase individual components and build the panels myself?
[Yes, you can buy the components individually and build the panels
yourself.]
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What
kinds of posts are used with a Fiberfence system?
The posts used for a Fiberfence system are: metal, wood or fiberglass.
Metal and wood posts are the same posts that are presently used for
fence installations all over the world. The fiberglass posts are square
profiles designed to enhance the strength and beauty of the fence.
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What
is the life span of the different types of posts?
A 4" x 4" treated wood post will last between 10 to 15 years. Although
it might start warping after the first year.
A 2-3/8" round galvanized metal post will last about 30 years.
A fiberpost will last more than 50 years. It will not corrode, warp or
crack.
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I
already have posts installed. They are in very good condition. Can I
use them with a new fiberfence system?
[Yes you can use them easily if that they are not set more than 8'
apart from each other. The widest fiberfence panel is 8'. If you provide exact widths center to center on these posts you can order specific panels for those widths.]
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How about
doors and Gates?
Doors and Gates are built utilizing the same hardware that is used to
build doors and gates for steel or wood fences. The frame of the privacy gates can be
strengthened by adding a metal frame to the back side and attaching the metal frame to the hinges, thus not improperly using the fiberglass panel.
[Yes you can use them, providing that they are not set more than 8'
apart from each other. The widest fiberfence panel is 8'..]
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What
is the maximum height of a Fiberfence system?
The height of a Fiberfence system is only limited by local regulations.
Normal heights are 3', 4', 5', 6' and 8' and your design.
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Will
a Weedeater machine damage a fiberfence?
No, a Fiberfence will resist damage from a Weedeater or any other
similar device used for trimming grass that grows next to the fence.
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What
other types of products are made with the materials that Fiberfence is
made of?
Fiberglass is all around us. It is being used to make airplanes, boats, cars,
ladders, diving boards, ice chests, snowmobiles, trucks, buildings,
water rides, recreational vehicles, camper tops, bridges, utility
handles, etc.
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