Some towns around here are starting to require fences built from earth-friendly or used materials. On one hand, it's good for the planet and can hold up longer with less upkeep. On the other hand, I've had customers walk away when they hear the extra cost. They say a chain-link fence does the job for half the price. I'm stuck between doing what's right and keeping business going. What's your view on figuring out green building with client budgets?
I was on a job where the gate kept sagging even with tight hinges. It was a big problem because the client needed it fixed soon. Then I thought about a trick I saw once with rebar. We cut a short piece and put it under the gate frame to hold it steady. This let us adjust the hinges without the gate moving. Now I always have some rebar in my truck for jobs like this. It really helped us get the work done fast and the client was pleased.
I was replacing a section of my wooden fence and the old posts were completely rotted at the base. Had to dig out way more concrete than I expected, any tips for making that easier next time?
I mold it into small slabs for walkways, so nothing goes to waste.
I got a call to build a fence the old school way, with no power tools at all. After a day of swinging a post hole digger, I was sore in places I forgot I had. Makes you wonder if we had it tougher back then, or just more patience, right?