Bober & BatyaStyle
Bober Bober
BatyaStyle BatyaStyle
BatyaStyle BatyaStyle
You know, I’ve been staring at my backyard trying to figure out whether pine or oak would make a better fence. Pine’s cheap but will rot like a bad joke, oak’s solid but you’ll need a budget the size of a small car. Got any practical wisdom from the forest?
Bober Bober
Pine will keep the cost low but it’ll need regular sealing or a chemical treatment to stop rot, and it still goes soft after a few years. Oak is tough and will last a lifetime if you get it straight‑cut, but it’s heavy and the price tag will climb fast. If your budget’s tight, try a mix: use oak posts for the corners and a few sturdy spots, then fill the gaps with treated pine or even cedar, which sits between price and durability. Keep the boards off the ground, add a drip edge, and you’ll get a fence that lasts without breaking the bank.
BatyaStyle BatyaStyle
Nice, so you’re basically saying “buy oak corners, pine gaps, and hope it survives the weather and my forgetfulness.” I can see the plans, now all I need is a GPS for my garden.