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Using Rumber for Fencing - hpp4me - 11-16-2008
Has anyone tried using Rumber to build a "wood" fence? This material is carried by Castleblock and looks like it could be a nice alternative to expensive stone walls.
If so, what was your cost per foot? How is it holding up to the elements?
http://castleblock.com/Rumber.html
http://www.rumber.com/
RE: Using Rumber for Fencing - Rob Tucker - 11-16-2008
No one has used Rumber for fencing.... to expensive. most used have been industrial and military.
There are more economical alternatives.
Rumber does make an excellent deck surface and will last longer than you can count.
RE: Using Rumber for Fencing - oink - 11-16-2008
How does the cost compare to treated lumber?
Does it have a strong smell?
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
RE: Using Rumber for Fencing - Rob Tucker - 11-16-2008
It has basically no smell. The cost is similar to all heart vertical grain redwood.... pricey.
RE: Using Rumber for Fencing - hpp4me - 11-16-2008
Rob, what would the price per linear foot of fencing (say, 6' tall) run?
RE: Using Rumber for Fencing - Rob Tucker - 11-16-2008
Maybe $50 depending on how it was configured.
RE: Using Rumber for Fencing - oink - 11-16-2008
I assume you're talking privacy or barricade fencing, at that price, as opposed to pasture fencing.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
RE: Using Rumber for Fencing - Mark - 11-17-2008
What about maintenance if used as a deck? Do you have to treat it? Will the color fade (custom color)? How hot does it get in the sunlight vs wood or composite? Never heard of this before and it sounds cool.
Mark can't wait.
RE: Using Rumber for Fencing - Rob Tucker - 11-17-2008
It's great as a deck. No spinters, no checking, cracking or rot. No treatment required. Depending on the color there can be some fade of course... but nothing like redwood turning silver. It's nice and soft on the feet. I do need to wash my deck from time to time. Dust and dirt accumulates... but water will not affect it.
RE: Using Rumber for Fencing - tada - 11-17-2008
Does rumber have better "rigidity" for deck purpose than residential grade stuff like trex composite?
Other people want to make friends- I just want to make money.
James Cramer