Nashville Fence And Deck Co.
615-423-8837 Nashville, TN
Frequently Asked
Questions
Q. What are the basic fence materials?
A: Basic fence materials for residential use include pressure treated or cedar wood (picket, estate and privacy),
rustic split rail with wire mesh, classic ornamental aluminum or steel fence, metal chain link, and polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) fences.

Q: What kind of fasteners do you use?
A: We use ring shanked, zinc coated or stainless steel nails approved for the new MCQ pressure treating
process.  Stainless nails are required when using cedar. However, we do use screws and bolts when necessary to
make gates and decks stronger.  Composite decks require screws and are recommended on wood decks.

Q: Which is better cedar or pressure treated materials?
A: The basic differences between cedar and pressure treated materials are the life and visual appearance of the
lumber. Cedar, usually western red, is a dense, yet light material with a tendency to resist rotting and
infestation. While cedar is a sometimes more stable material it does not have the longevity of pressure treated.  
Pressure-treated lumber, southern yellow pine is a dense, heavyweight material with a mix of chemicals injected
into the lumber during a treatment process at the mill.  The wood is environmentally safe and prevents rotting or
infestation from occurring during the life of the lumber. This provides for durability and longevity in custom
fences.  We recommend a pressure treated lumber fence.

Q: What kind of warranty do you offer on my fence?
A: You will have a 2 year warranty on all workmanship and materials on your new purchase.  However, we are
always glad to fix minor problems years after depending on the situation.  In addition, the materials used in the
installation of your fence or deck are covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Please ask for specifics on the
product you choose.

Q: How should I care for my wood fence?
A: Although it seems obvious, we like to remind customers to use their gates with care and keep them closed
especially during harsh wind and storms.  At three to six months: You should apply water repellent to aid the
pressure-treatment. For example: Thompson's Water seal.  It is important that a water repellent, coat of paint or
stain be applied after a fence dries out. This will reduce the amount of shrinkage & warping of materials. Repeat
every couple or so. Once a stain, paint or water repellent has been applied, no additional care is needed to
maintain the fence.  Gate hardware may need to be checked occasionally.  A. Stephenson does offer these
services.  With the proper care and attention, you can expect to enjoy years of satisfaction from your new fence!

Q: How deep are your posts set?  
A: We always try to set posts at the very minimum 18" deep regardless of the type of fence/barrier/pole or
ground conditions, but sometimes 18" is not feasible or necessary due to bed rock. In some cases we are happy to
have a 12" depth in some rock. When the soil is "soft" we usually set posts 24"-30" at the most shallow.

Q: Why choose Nashville Fence and Deck?
A: Ask ANY ONE of our past customers. Attention to detail, and fast friendly services are our priority.  We aim
to do this while also offer a fair price without gimmicks and phony pricing schemes.  We treat each customer as
we would want to be treated!  Find out for yourself!