Wayne Boatwright wrote:
On Sat 19 Jul 2008 08:21:54p, willshak told us...

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
We would like to fence in our back yard with 6' x 8' wood fence panels
(I would guess using 4" x4" posts). Wood choices would be probably
white pine, white cedar, red cedar, or redwood for the panels. The
total perimeter is approximately 200 lineal feet. We would probably
need/want two gates. We will probably use either Home Depot or Lowe's
for both product and contracted installation. We live in Mesa,
Arizona, so would only be concerned with heat issues since we get very
little rain and (obviously) no snow or ice. Overall cost is some
consideration.

I would welcome opinions on choice of material as well as any
recommendation of Home Depot vs. Lowe's. I understand that both
companies engage or arrange for independent contractors for
installation.

We're not quite ready to get estimates, so thought I would ask here
first.

TIA

Why HD or Lowes? No fencing companies in your area of Arizona?


I'm sure there are plenty, but my guess is that they would be more
expensive. Cost is a consideration. When we get to the point of getting
estimates, I'm sure we'll include other options beside HD and Lowe's. But I
did want opinions...


Lowes or HD do not have their own installers for anything. They contract
local installers for everything they sell, and usually at the cheapest bid.
Compare before you buy, anywhere.

--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
in the original Orange County.