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Meshes and nets for gardening and agriculture Meshes for residential use Sport meshes and sport items Meshes and supplies for industry and security Pets and farming fences and items DIY Shading nets Meshes and supplies for spring Meshes and supplies for summer Meshes and supplies for autumn Meshes and supplies for winter All purpose
Rete Plastic Tenax Cavatorta Ferro Bulloni Gammasport G&B Retificio Sensole Other brands Vortek
Mesh for fencing From saying to doing Shading and reed screening Poles, braces bars and pole supports Plastic fences Wire, accessories and complementary items Modular panel fencing Gates Tips, informations and mesh curiosities Interviews.A chat with... We lay a fence for real Cast iron profiles, support plates, structural pipes, caps Sport nettings Roofing Hardware and gardening Video tutorials Tenax
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Would you like to salvage a fence?

Hello everyone, we are the Fenceshop team and today we want to tackle a common question: does it make sense to salvage an existing fence? The short answer is no, but let's see why together.

When does it make sense to salvage a fence?

First of all, we need to distinguish between DIY and relying on professionals. If we decide to salvage a fence by ourselves, without labor costs, it might make sense. We could dedicate a weekend to this work and save some money. However, if we rely on professionals or external labor, the cost of salvaging often exceeds the value of the recovered materials.

Analysis of the individual components of the fence

To better understand, let's analyze the various elements of a standard fence and see if it makes sense to salvage them:

  • The mesh: If the mesh is in good condition and hasn't been damaged by plants or ivy, it might make sense to cut the ties, roll it back up, and reuse it. However, if it is too damaged, it's better to replace it.
  • The posts: If the posts are cemented, salvaging them can be complicated. We would need to cut them flush with the cement base, losing the foot of the post. In this case, it might be necessary to use a lower mesh or repaint the posts if you decide to keep the existing ones.
  • Wires and accessories: Salvaging the wires doesn't make sense. Cutting them would yield only unusable pieces. The tensioners and other accessories are inexpensive and difficult to salvage without damaging them. Even the binding wire that wraps the mesh is not worth salvaging.
  • The gates: If the gate is in good condition, it might make sense to salvage it. Maybe just changing the hinges or the lock and giving the frame a new coat of paint can make it look like new.
Conclusions

In summary, salvaging a fence makes sense only if you have a limited budget and are capable of doing the work yourself. However, for those who desire a well-done job, the best solution is to opt for new materials. Iron, in fact, is considered a "poor" material compared to others like stainless steel or copper.

We hope these tips have been helpful. If you have further questions or desire more detailed information on your fencing projects, don't hesitate to contact us via email. We also invite you to subscribe to our channel, comment, and visit our website for more information.

Thank you for your attention and best regards from the Fenceshop team!

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